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Hello everyone hope you all are doing well....so after a little confusion and a tad bit of frustration with my doctors office. I figured out that I do not need a referal from my pcp in order to start the lap band process...yay...lol ....but they couldnt give me any information as to which surgeons they recommended so Im a little confused again.....Im from the North Chicago area near Evanston IL....and I was just wondering if anyone had any reviews on where I should go...I was looking into Rush University Medical centers Bariatric Program I called and left a message hopefully they will return my call....anywho does anyone living in the Chicago area know of a good surgeon or program If so....help a sister out lol

P.S Im so happy I can bypass that rude receptionist at my doctors office...she was getting on my last nerve :D

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Hello Sabrina!

I am also from the Chicago area. I met with Dr. Vafa Shayani, but i'm not sure if i will use him.... He seemed amicable, but i'm just looking for someone who i am very comfortable with. Have you met with any doctors yet?

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Mkae sure whomever you pick is a part of a Center of Excellence.

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NorthShore University Health System

Evanston, IL

Level 1

Fully Accredited

January 26, 2006

University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago

Chicago, IL

Level 1

Fully Accredited

June 30, 2008

West Suburban Medical Center-RHC

Oak Park, IL

Level 2

Fully Accredited

November 14, 2008

NorthShore University Health System

Evanston, IL

Level 1

Fully Accredited

January 26, 2006

University of Illinois Medical Center at Chicago

Chicago, IL

Level 1

Fully Accredited

June 30, 2008

West Suburban Medical Center-RHC

Oak Park, IL

Level 2

Fully Accredited

November 14, 2008

These are Centers of Excellence in the Chicago area. You will probably have a very good experience with any of them.

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