Weight Loss Surgery Near Wheaton, IL

Wheaton is right next door to Dr. Kudsi’s Glen Ellyn office, so many Wheaton patients can be seen close to home. Dr. Kudsi performs laparoscopic or robotic bariatric and general surgery, and his Bloomingdale and UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospitals are also within reach. Many visits before and after surgery can be done by video from home.

Combining Expert Bariatric Surgery with Advanced Obesity Medicine for Wheaton Patients

Dr. Jihad Kudsi offers Wheaton patients a complete approach to weight loss: laparoscopic or robotic bariatric surgery, medical weight management with GLP-1 and other medications, and long-term follow-up, all coordinated by one physician who is board certified in both surgery and obesity medicine.

Why Wheaton Patients Choose Dr. Kudsi

• Double board certified in General Surgery (American Board of Surgery) and Obesity Medicine (American Board of Obesity Medicine)
• Chair of Surgery and Clinical Board Director at Duly Health and Care
• Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital
• Performs laparoscopic or robotic bariatric and foregut surgery
• MBSAQIP site reviewer, affiliate clinical assistant professor and principal investigator in clinical research
• Video visits available for consultations, education and follow-up

How far are we from Wheaton?

Times vary with traffic. Most Wheaton patients choose Glen Ellyn, and Bloomingdale is a good alternative if you live or work on the north side of Wheaton.

Getting here from Wheaton

• By car: Glen Ellyn is a short drive east, typically along Roosevelt Road or Geneva Road. Bloomingdale is reached by heading north, and UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital by way of the I-88, I-294 and I-55 corridors depending on traffic. Ask our team for the best route when you book.
• By train: Wheaton and Glen Ellyn are both on the Metra Union Pacific West line, so the Glen Ellyn office is a short train ride away. Check the current schedule before you plan a visit, and expect a short walk or ride from the station.

Which office fits Wheaton patients best?

• Glen Ellyn: the closest office for nearly every Wheaton address.
• Bloomingdale: a good choice if your day takes you north of Wheaton.
• UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital: the hospital-based clinic, useful when it fits your schedule or your surgery is planned there.

Telemedicine Weight Loss Care for Wheaton Patients

Much of your weight loss care can happen from home by secure video visit:

• Initial consultations: review your history, goals and options without traveling
• Medical weight management: ongoing visits to adjust your plan
• GLP-1 medication management: monitoring, dosing and side-effect support
• Pre-operative education: nutrition, expectations and preparation for surgery
• Long-term follow-up: check-ins after surgery or medication start

Why Wheaton Patients Travel to UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital

From Wheaton, the clinic is approximately about 16 miles away (about 25 to 35 minutes by car, depending on traffic). Dr. Kudsi is the medical director of bariatric surgery at the clinic, so surgery, obesity medicine and follow-up are coordinated in one program. Patients who need surgery typically make in-person trips for the operation itself and selected visits, while much of the rest can be done by video. See the contact page for directions and scheduling.

Weight Loss Surgery Options for Wheaton Patients

Sleeve Gastrectomy (Gastric Sleeve)

Removes a large portion of the stomach to create a narrow, banana-shaped sleeve that limits how much you can eat and helps reduce hunger. Available as laparoscopic or robotic sleeve gastrectomy.

Gastric Bypass (Roux-en-Y)

Creates a small stomach pouch and reroutes part of the small intestine. It is often considered for patients with reflux or type 2 diabetes. Available as laparoscopic or robotic gastric bypass.

Robotic Bariatric Surgery

Robotic technology gives the surgeon a magnified 3D view and precise instrument control. Dr. Kudsi performs bariatric procedures laparoscopically or robotically, depending on what is best for you.

Revision Weight Loss Surgery

For patients with weight regain, reflux or complications after a prior band, sleeve or bypass. Revision options are chosen after a full review of your anatomy and history.

Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty

A non-surgical, incision-free option that reduces stomach size using an endoscope. See also non-surgical weight loss and duodenal switch.

Read how safe weight loss surgery is and how much weight you can expect to lose. Results vary from person to person.

GLP-1 and Weight Loss Medications: Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic, Mounjaro and More

Dr. Kudsi is board certified in obesity medicine and can review whether medication is right for you, on its own or alongside surgery. Medications commonly discussed include:

• Wegovy and the Wegovy pill (semaglutide), and Zepbound (tirzepatide): FDA-approved for chronic weight management. See semaglutide and Zepbound.
• Ozempic (semaglutide) and Mounjaro (tirzepatide): FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes and contain the same active ingredients as Wegovy and Zepbound.
• Saxenda and Victoza (liraglutide): see liraglutide.
• Foundayo (orforglipron): a newer oral GLP-1 option for weight management.
• Qsymia (phentermine-topiramate), Contrave (naltrexone-bupropion), phentermine, Xenical and Alli (orlistat), and metformin.

Which medication fits depends on your health history, other conditions, side effects and coverage. See personalized prescription weight loss options in the Chicago western suburbs.

Your Weight Loss Journey with Dr. Kudsi

1. Consultation: meet in person or by video to review your history and goals.
2. Evaluation and education: labs, nutrition guidance and any insurance requirements.
3. Choose your plan: surgery, medication or a combination, based on your needs.
4. Treatment: your operation or the start of medical therapy.
5. Long-term follow-up: ongoing support in person or by video.

Conditions We Treat Along with Obesity

Obesity is linked to many other health problems, and weight loss can help improve or manage them.

Metabolic Conditions

Type 2 diabetes, prediabetes, high cholesterol, fatty liver disease and polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS).

Heart, Lung and Joint Conditions

High blood pressure, obstructive sleep apnea and joint pain from osteoarthritis.

Digestive Conditions

Acid reflux (GERD), hiatal hernia and weight regain after a prior bariatric procedure.

General surgery

Dr. Kudsi also offers general surgery, using laparoscopic or robotic techniques when appropriate:

• Hiatal hernia repair and hernia repair
• Laparoscopic reflux surgery and robotic reflux surgery for GERD
• Gallbladder surgery
• Achalasia treatment
• Laparoscopic and robotic surgery of the GI tract

See the full list on our specialties page.

What to Expect: Hospital Stay and Video Visits

How long you are in the hospital depends on the operation.

• Gallbladder surgery and hernia repair are usually outpatient, so you go home the same day without an overnight stay.
• Bariatric surgery and hiatal hernia repair involve an overnight hospital stay.

Before and after surgery, your visits can be done by video, so Wheaton patients do not need to travel for every appointment. Your day of surgery may be the main trip.

Video visits: less time on the road

You can do part of the process from home in Wheaton. Video visits work well for:

• The first conversation about whether surgery or medical weight loss fits you
• Pre-surgery education and questions
• Follow-up check-ins after surgery

You will still come to an office for your surgical consultation, pre-operative testing and the operation itself, and for any exam your care team needs in person.

Your first visit

Bring your medication list, past operation records and any recent labs. Read our first visit guide and preparing for bariatric surgery pages so you know what to expect, and check insurance information before you come. Many plans have their own requirements, such as supervised diet documentation, so it helps to start early.

Insurance we accept

We work with many plans, including Aetna, BlueCross BlueShield (including BCBS HMO), Cigna, Corvel, Devoted Health Plans, Essence Healthcare, First Health, HFN, HealthLink, Humana, Imagine Health, MultiPlan, PNA, Preferred Plan PPO, PHCS, UnitedHealthcare, Medicare and Medicare.gov plans. Coverage and network status depend on your specific plan and on the office, so call us to confirm before you book.

Questions Wheaton patients ask

Will I need to stay overnight in the hospital? It depends on the operation. Gallbladder surgery and hernia repair are usually outpatient, so you go home the same day. Bariatric surgery and hiatal hernia repair involve an overnight hospital stay.

Do I have to go into Chicago for weight loss surgery? No. Dr. Kudsi’s Glen Ellyn office is about 3 miles from downtown Wheaton, and his Bloomingdale and UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospitals are also in the western suburbs.

Which office is closest to Wheaton? Glen Ellyn is the closest for nearly every Wheaton address, usually a drive of about 8 to 12 minutes.

Can I start with a video visit? Yes, for many conversations. Book a video visit to talk through your options, then plan an office visit when it is time for an exam.

Is surgery my only option? No. Weight loss medications and other non-surgical programs may be appropriate for some patients, and Dr. Kudsi will review them with you.

Will insurance cover it? Dr. Kudsi works with many major plans, including Medicare, but coverage varies by plan. Call us to confirm your benefits.

Can I have my weight loss consultation by video? Yes. Initial consultations, medical weight management, pre-operative education and many follow-up visits can be done by secure video, so Wheaton patients do not need to travel for every appointment.

Will my follow-up care after surgery be virtual? Many follow-up visits can be done by video, with in-person visits when an examination or test is needed. Your surgeon will tell you which visits should be in person.

Can I get Wegovy, Zepbound, Ozempic or Mounjaro from Dr. Kudsi? Dr. Kudsi is board certified in obesity medicine and can review whether GLP-1 medications such as Wegovy or Zepbound are appropriate for you. Ozempic and Mounjaro are FDA-approved for type 2 diabetes. Medication choice depends on your health history, goals and coverage.

How do I know if I qualify for weight loss surgery? Current ASMBS and IFSO guidelines support metabolic and bariatric surgery for adults with a BMI of 35 or higher, and consider it for a BMI of 30 to 34.9 with weight-related disease. Insurance criteria may differ, and a consultation is the best way to review your eligibility.

Looking for hernia, gallbladder, hiatal hernia or acid reflux surgery? See General Surgery Near Wheaton, IL.

Book an Appointment

• Book online at UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital for weight loss medication and bariatric surgery. The team will call to confirm insurance and schedule. Prefer to call? Contact the UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital team at (708) 245-5425.
• Book online through Duly Health & Care for general and bariatric surgery, with more appointment times in Glen Ellyn and Bloomingdale. Need help? Call Duly Health and Care at (630) 790-1700.

Take the next step

Book online:

• Glen Ellyn and Bloomingdale: book through Duly Health and Care, or call (630) 790-1700.
• UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital: book through UChicago Medicine AdventHealth, or call (708) 245-5425.

You can also contact our office or read about Dr. Kudsi.

This page is for general education and does not replace medical advice. Results vary, and every operation carries risks.

More Locations We Serve

Dr. Kudsi also welcomes patients from Naperville, Oak Brook, Downers Grove, Hinsdale, Western Springs, Burr Ridge, Lombard, Elmhurst, Roselle, Itasca, Schaumburg, Aurora, Orland Park, Tinley Park. See the full list of locations., Joliet, Bolingbrook, Lisle, Westmont, Chicago, Oak Park, Elgin, Lemont, Rockford, Peoria, Bloomington-Normal, Champaign-Urbana, Springfield, Kankakee