Jihad Kudsi, MD
Jihad Kudsi, M.D.Dual Board Certified in General Surgery,
Obesity Medicine & Fellowship Trained
Bariatric Surgeon
Dr. Kudsi is a best-selling author, double board-certified bariatric surgeon, and obesity medicine physician. He is the CEO and founder of TeleSlim Clinic, a multi-state telemedicine platform specializing in weight management and obesity care. He serves as Chair of the Department of Surgery and a member of the Clinical Board of Directors at Duly Health and Care, the largest independent, multi-specialty physician-directed medical group in the Midwest, and as Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at University of Chicago | AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital.
Dr. Kudsi is President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons Metropolitan Chicago Chapter and holds an Advanced Certification from the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. He is double board-certified in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine, with specialized expertise in laparoscopic and robotic bariatric and foregut surgery. He completed his training at Mayo Clinic, George Washington University, and Houston Methodist Hospital, and holds an MBA and Master of Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business.
My first responsibility is to the patient and their families who I am privileged to serve. I aim to integrate the most recent advances in medicine and technology into my daily practice of caring for you and your family. I strive to provide compassionate, gentle, and individualized care to every patient. It is my responsibility to explain and educate so that patients may choose what best serves their needs.
Beyond his clinical practice, Dr. Kudsi serves as President-Elect of the American College of Surgeons Metropolitan Chicago Chapter and holds an Advanced Certification from the American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine. He is the CEO and founder of TeleSlim Clinic, a multi-state telemedicine platform providing physician-led obesity medicine care, and Co-founder of VitaTrends, a health and wellness supplement company. He serves as a Principal Investigator in randomized controlled clinical trials, a Scientific Advisory Board member for Evolent, and a Spokesperson for The Obesity Society. He is an Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University and the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine.
Through his expertise, dedication, and compassionate approach to patient care, Dr. Jihad Kudsi has become a trusted leader in the field of bariatric surgery, helping countless individuals achieve their weight loss and wellness goals.
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Education
School
- Aleppo University Graduation Date: 2008 Degree: MD
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business Graduation Date: 2020 Degree: MBA
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business Graduation Date: 2020 Degree: MSF
Residency
- George Washington University Resident in General Surgery
Fellowships
- Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center
Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road
Winfield, Illinois 60190
LaGrange Bariatric Center
5101 S Willow Springs Road
Suite: Bariatric Clinic
La Grange, IL 60525
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
- Obesity Medicine
- American Board of Artificial Intelligence in Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Clinical Interests
- Laparoscopic bariatric surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder disease
- Laparoscopic surgery for umbilical and inguinal hernias
- Laparoscopic surgery for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Achalasia and hiatal hernias
- Laparoscopic surgery for the Stomach, Colon, Spleen, Adrenal glands
Clinical Expertise
Procedures
Abdominal Surgery, Adrenal Surgery, Appendectomy, Bariatric Surgery, Benign Skin Excision/Skin Lesions, Bile Duct Surgery, Carcinoid Tumor Removal, Cholecystectomy / Gall Bladder Surgery, Colon Polyp Removal, Colon Surgery, Colostomy Revision/Reversal, Duodenal Switch, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastric Bypass, General Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery, Muscle Biopsy, PD Cath, Port Placements, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Spleen Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Temporal Artery Biopsy
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Lumps/Bumps/Cysts/Lipomas
Publications
- Fast track feeding after revisional bariatric surgery is associated with reduced length of stay
- The effect of resident involvement on bariatric surgical outcomes: an ACS-NSQIP analysis
- The Effect of Resident Involvement effect on Perioperative Outcomes in Bariatric Surgeries
Personal Interests
Spending time with family, Soccer, Playing music, Film making, Photography
Languages
English, Arabic
