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Bariatric Surgeon

Eric Hungness

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BACKGROUND

3 Years Experience

5 in Bariatrics

6 in Laparoscopic Surgery

3 in Laparoscopic Bariatrics

50% Practice is Bariatrics

Minimum Age of Patient is 18

Maximum Age of Patient is 70

PERFORMS

LAP-BAND

Mini Gastric Bypass

REALIZE Band

Roux-en-Y

Vertical Banded Gastroplasty

Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

ASSOCIATED WITH
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Northwestern Medical Faculty Foundation
Bariatric Center
WORKS WITH
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Alexander Nagle
Director of Bariatric Surgery
 

  • About Me

    Professional Education
    Board Certification: General Surgery
    Medical School: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago 1997
    Residency: University of Cincinnati Hospital
    Fellowships: Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

    Clinical Area(s) of Interest

    • Achalasia
    • Advanced Laparoscopic Procedures
    • Colon
    • Gallbladder
    • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
    • Gastrointestinal Tract
    • Hernias
    • Minimally Invasive Surgery
    • NOTES (natural orifice translumenal endoscopic surgery)
    • Obesity
    • Pancreas
    • SILS (single incision laparoscopic surgery)
    • Spleen
    • Transgastric Gallbladder Surgery
    • Transvaginal Gallbladder Surgery

    Academic Interests
    Advanced minimally invasive surgery, Achalasia, POEM procedure, per-oral esophageal myotomy, Natural Orifice Translumenal Endoscopic Surgery (NOTES), surgical education and simulation, skills curriculum, Obesity and weight loss (bariatric) surgery

    Academic Area(s) of Interest

    • General Surgery, gallbladder
    • Hernias, hiatal hernia
    • Obesity
    • Surgery
    • Surgical Education
    • Weight Management

  • Reviews 6 reviews

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    findingme78 on June 22, 2012

    Let me start by saying, God definitely gave Dr, Hungness the talent to make people like myself feel alive again. Not only is this Doctor one of the best at Bariatric Surgery, he comes with a heart of gold in kindness. He performed my Gastric More...

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    lesserman on April 9, 2012

    I found Dr. Hungness to be extraordinarily personable for a surgeon but more importantly he was most professional without being cold and distant, confident without arrogance and most competent and attentive in follow-up during rounds in the days following my procedure. I would recommend him More...

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    patricia_mc on March 16, 2011

    Met Dr. Hungness last April when he led the seminar that I attending at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He did a wonderful presentation. He was available for questions afterward and I was impressed with his personal approach to the participates. His presentation was information and I More...

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