Weight-Loss and Bariatric Surgery Near Me in Des Plaines, Illinois

Medical Weight Loss • Des Plaines, IL

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Clinic Type

Medical Weight Loss

Address

331 W Surf St Ste 5100 Chicago, IL 60657

Phone

(773) 665-9840

Email

careers@ascension.org

Opening Hours

Monday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Tuesday: 8:00 am - 1:00 pm; Wednesday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Thursday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Friday: 9:00 am - 5:00 pm; Saturday: Closed; Sunday: Closed

Website

https://healthcare.ascension.org/find-care/location/weight-loss-and-bariatric-surgery/des-plaines--illinois

Services Offered

Weight-loss and bariatric surgery
Bariatric surgery
Medical weight loss
Center for Bariatrics & Weight Loss Chicago

Team

Ascension Illinois - Center for Bariatrics & Weight Loss Chicago — Center / Bariatric Surgery Department

Insurance & Payment

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Visit-based payment, Insurance generally accepted (varies by plan)

Languages Spoken

English

FAQs

What services are offered?

Weight-loss and bariatric surgery, including center for bariatrics, medical weight loss, and bariatric surgery options.

If you are experiencing a life-threatening emergency, call 911 or go directly to the ER.

Disclaimer: This is general guidance; call emergency services in a life-threatening situation.

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What Patients Say

Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed

Suburban Surgical Care: 4.7/5 stars (76 reviews)
The Kane Center: 4.75/5 stars (291 reviews)
NorthShore University HealthSystem: 3.8/5 stars (52 reviews)
Bariatric Institute of Greater Chicago: 5.0/5 stars (33 reviews)
The Chicago Center for Bariatric Surgery: 4.8/5 stars (16 reviews)
Barix Clinics of IL: 5.0/5 stars (86 reviews)

Patients praise

Highly skilled and knowledgeable surgeons
Kind, helpful, and supportive office staff
Effective weight loss outcomes and patient satisfaction with surgical results
Thorough pre-operative testing and clear explanations of procedures
Comfortable, professional clinical environments

Common complaints

Concerns regarding post-operative service and follow-up care
Reports of inconsistent communication from office staff and coordinators
Occasional complaints about bedside manner being gruff or uninterested
Conflicts in pre- and post-operative instructions between staff members
Instances of perceived arrogance or lack of compassion from some providers

"I had absolutely no complications from the surgery and found my recovery to be much easier than I expected... having a highly skilled surgeon is the most important factor in having a successful procedure."

— Patient of The Kane Center

"Great Dr. tiesenga, great hospital, and great nurses! Only 1 problem...what I can eat when I went home. Dr. Tiesenga said one thing and the dietary nurse said something different."

— Patient of The Chicago Center for Bariatric Surgery

"This man is a great salesman, perhaps a good surgeon, but his bedside manner was not a good fit for me."

— Patient of Bariatric Institute of Greater Chicago

Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].