Vafa Shayani Bariatric Surgeon M.D.,F.A.C.S.
BACKGROUND
10 yr in Bariatrics
13 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
10 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
ASSOCIATED WITH
10 yr in Bariatrics
13 yr in Laparoscopic Surgery
10 yr in Laparoscopic Bariatrics
95% Practice is Bariatrics
Min Age of Patient is 18
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About MeVafa Shayani, M.D., F.A.C.S. Dr. Vafa Shayani completed his undergraduate degree at University of California at Los Angeles (UCLA), and medical school at George Washington University in Washington, DC. He completed his general surgical residency at George Washington University and after an additional year of concentrated training in advanced laparoscopy, started his first professional appointment at Loyola University Medical Center in 1996. He ultimately attained the rank of Associate Professor of Surgery and the Director of Minimally Invasive Surgery Program at Loyola University before his departure in 2007. Since then, he has been practicing as a General and Bariatric Surgeon in Chicago metropolitan area. Dr. Shayani is one of the experts on Lap-Band surgery in the country. He started performing gastric banding soon after its FDA approval in 2001, making him one of the first surgeons in the United States to perform this procedure. His extensive experience and successful outcomes have led to his status as a Proctor for the device manufacturer, wherein he trains and qualifies other surgeons in LAP BAND surgery. In addition to his high-volume gastric banding experience, Dr. Shayani utilizes his expertise in minimally invasive surgery to perform many other abdominal operations including hepato-biliary procedures, surgical treatment of gastoresophageal reflux disease and hiatal hernia, as well as repair of all abdominal wall/groin hernias. Dr. Shayani is board certified in General Surgery, has published numerous articles in peer reviewed journals, and has presented his research at several medical and surgical meetings. He is a primary investigator on a number of FDA trials. He is a member of several regional and national medical societies including American College of Surgeons, American Society for Bariatric Surgeons, Society of American Gastrointestinal Endoscopic Surgeons, Midwest Surgical Association, Illinois Bariatric Society, Chicago Surgical Society, and holds leadership positions in many of these organizations.
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Latest Reviews See all 33 reviewssugarhillkid on May 18, 2013
i love dr. shayani. he has become one of my best friends. my band will keep us connected for life. I can call on him anytime and he is very quick to respond. he is always positive and in high spirits. he wants what is More...
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LocationHinsdale, IL 60521
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