Why Choose Us

At The Chicago Institute of Advanced Bariatrics, you will find an expert team of talented bariatric surgeons and caring staff dedicated to helping you lose weight - for good. We're committed to providing the best experience possible on your path to a healthier, happier life.

Our weight loss center team is led by well known and highly regarded bariatric surgeons, Rami Lutfi, M.D., and Frederick Tiesenga, M.D.. Both surgeons are drivers of innovation, offering the most advanced weight loss procedures available, like scarless surgery, robotic surgery and gastric plication. Drs. Lufti and Tiesenga also share their expertise by teaching and training other surgeons to perform successful bariatric procedures.

We offer the latest, safest and most effective weight loss procedures, but also believe that surgery is only part of the solution. To make a permanent change, it must be combined with significant lifestyle changes - in your diet, activity level and more. That's why we have experts in a variety of fields, including nutrition and psychology, and a nurse bariatric coordinator who supports you every step of the way.