Incorporated July 2006
Mission Statement
Our mission is to improve the health and quality of life of individuals struggling with obesity through safe and effective bariatric surgery and a multidisciplinary team of medical professionals. We strive to advocate for people with obesity and ensure access to the highest quality of care. This is accomplished by continuously improving the care and treatment of people suffering from obesity through continuing education and innovation while fostering communication between health professionals on obesity. Our goal is to empower patients with the tools and knowledge they need to achieve long-term success in their weight loss journey.
Executive Officers
President: Amir Heydari, MD FASMBS
Vice President: Alfonso Torquati, MD MSCI
Past Presidents: Daniel Wool, MD; Frederick Tiesenga, MD; Jonathan Wallace, MD FASMBS; Vafa Shayani, MD FASMBS; Rami Lutfi, MD FASMBS; Christopher D. Joyce, MD FASMBS
Secretary: Juaquito Jorge, MD FACS FASMBS
Treasurer: Jayaraj Salimath, DO FACOS BSN
Integrated Health President: Betsy Felde, RD LDN
STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Juaquito Jorge, MD
Integrated Health STAR (State Access to Care Representative): Betsy Felde, RD LDN
Executive Director: Christine Glatz
Book Keeper: Sherri Leach
Board Members
Joe Northup, MD FASMBS
Veronica Guerro, MD FACS FASMBS
Stephen Haggerty, MD
Contact Info
Christine Glatz
cglatz@managementservices.org
19250 Everett Lane
Suite 103
Mokena, IL 60448
Chapter Meetings & Updates
Upcoming
Illinois Chapter Annual Spring Dinner
April 24, 2025 ~ Oak Brook, Illinois
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2025 Fall Educational Summit
October 23-24, 2025 ~ Chicago, Illinois
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Recent
- 10th Annual Midwest Bariatric Summit
October 10-11, 2024
Chicago Athletic Association, 12 S. Michigan Avenue, Chicago, IL - Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons Spring Dinner
April 11, 2024