General Information
| Percentage of Practice is Bariatrics: |
90 |
| Minimum Age for Patients: |
15 |
| Maximum Age for Patients: |
70 |
| Surgery Types Performed: |
RNY (Lap), RNY (Open), Lap Band, AGB - Other, Revision |
| Gall Bladder Removal: |
Sometimes. If patient has pre-existing gallbladder disease |
Memberships
Clinical Experience
| Laparoscopic Surgery: |
15 Years Experience |
| Bariatric Surgery: |
12 Years Experience |
| Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery: |
6 Years Experience |
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Planned
Start
Date |
Surgeries Performed To Date |
Avg. Currently Done
Per Week |
Years Experience
With This Type |
O.R. & Hospital Stay Times |
Total
Surgeries |
Lap-to-Open
Conversion |
Avg. O.R. Time (hours/minutes) |
Avg. Hospital Stay (days) |
| Roux-en-Y (RNY) |
| Open |
|
400 |
|
|
12 |
1 hour(s) 0 minutes |
2-3 |
| Lap |
|
400 |
|
| 6 |
1 hour(s) 0 minutes |
2-3 |
| Revisions |
| Open |
|
10 |
|
|
|
| |
| Lap |
|
20 |
|
|
|
| |
| Other |
| Minimally invasive laparotomic gastric bypass |
|
72 |
|
|
1 |
1 hour(s) 0 minutes | 2-3 |
Education and Training
| Medical School: |
Howard University College of Medicine – Washington DC (graduated 1988) |
| Residency: |
University of Chicago, Dept, of Surgery – Chicago IL (finished 1994) |
Specialized Training:
| Name: | Universtity of MN,Dept of Surgery |
| Date: | 1992,1998 |
| Training Covered: | Bariatric Surgery |
| |
| Name: | Philip R Schauer, M.D. |
| Date: | 3/3-4/00 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | The Endo-Surgery Institure |
| Date: | 2/16-17/01 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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| Name: | American Society for Bariatric Surgery |
| Date: | 6/98 |
| Training Covered: | Laparoscopy, Bariatric Surgery |
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Reference Check
Some preliminary effort was made to check
information supplied by or about this surgeon, the results of which are
relayed below, as-is, for information purposes only.
Illinois Department of Professional Regulation
Accurate as of: 1/29/04 (Verified – 1/29/04)
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Licensee Name: Leslie Camille McClellan
License Status: Active
License Number: 36084851
License Type: MD
Address: 250 E. Center Drive, Suite 201
City, State, Zip: Vernon Hills, Illinois 60061
Orig. License Date: 07/16/1992 (issue date)
Education: Howard University College of Medicine
Washington DC
Residency: University of Chicago, Dept, of Surgery
Chicago Illinois
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Received specialized training in laparoscopic and/or
bariatric surgical techniques by:
American Society for Bariatric Surgery in 1998
Universtity of Minnesota, Dept of Surgery in 1992 and 1998
Philip R Schauer, M.D. in 2000
The Endo-Surgery Institure in 2001
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Key Professional Achievements , Appointments and Awards:
Dr. McClellan's education credentials include undergraduate study
at The Johns Hopkins University. She completed her surgery residency
at the University of Chicago. Dr. McClellan was trained by the
former President of The American Society for Bariatric Surgery.
Dr. McClellan has been trained in Bariatric surgery since 1992.
Dr. McClellan is the vice chairman of surgery at Condell Medical Center
in Libertyville, Illinois,attending surgeon at Lake Forest Hospital
in Lake Forest, Illinois,the Medical Director of the
Medical Health Institute weight management and fitnesss programs, and a
Member of the National Registry of Who's Who.
Dr. McClellan is experienced and confident in her field.
"These are very successful procedures," Dr. McClellan says of her work.
"It's the only successful long-term treatment for obesity."
Her expertise however, extends beyond that of her surgical abilities.
She is well in tune with the needs of her patients on every level.
"Morbid obesity is truly a disease and not the fault of the patient."
Dr. McClellan understands that people who suffer from
this disease are born with the condition and face
a life-long struggle. Consulting with her patients before surgery,
and maintaining that connection after, are top priority
for Dr. McClellan. "Every patient is different and there are a
number of different operations.We need to figure out what surgery
is best for them."
Dr. McClellan also provides extensive post-surgery support for all patients.
Recently Dr. McClellan was honored with a National Medical Expert award.
This award is given each year to expert doctors who have set
an exemplary standard of excellence
and surgical mastery in their field. Dr. McClellan received this
award in April 2002 and was invited to appear
as guest medical expert for the field of bariatric surgery on a
medical news television show.
Only the nation's best doctors in their field are chosen for this opportunity.
Dr. McClellan is truly one of this country's top bariatric surgeons.
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ASBS Member
(Verified – 1/29/04)
ABS Member
(Verified. Spoke with Nicole H., on 1/29/04.)
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