Chapter Information
Visit Chapter’s WebsiteIncorporated 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
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.orgChapter Meetings
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Illinois State Chapter Fall Dinner
September 21-22, 2023
Chicago Athletic Association (12 S. Michigan Ave) -
Mark Your Calendar for the 9th Annual Fall Summit!
September 21-22, 2023 (Chicago) -
Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons Spring Dinner
April 27, 2023
Presentation by: Helmuth Billy, M.D., Ventura Advanced Surgical Associates: “OAGB: How an operation I thought shouldn’t be done outperforms both sleeve and bypass in my practice.”
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IABS 8th Annual Midwest Bariatric Summit
September 29-30, 2022
Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Teresa LaMasters, MD FACS FASMBS DABOM, ASMBS President; Topic: “The ASMBS: On the Forefront for Bariatric Professionals” -
Walk from Obesity
June 18, 2022
Advocate Good Shephard Hospital -
Illinois State Chapter Meeting at the ASMBS Annual Meeting 2022 in Dallas, TX
Tuesday, June 7th
5:30-6:30pm Central
Hyatt Regency Dallas/Sanger AB Room -
IABS Spring Dinner
April 28, 2022
Ditka’s Restaurant
2 Mid America Plaza, Suite 100
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Speaker: Erik B. Wilson, M.D., F.A.C.S. The University of Texas, McGovern Medical School; Topic: “A Look into the Future of Bariatric Surgery” -
7th Annual Midwest Bariatric Summit
September 30 – October 1, 2021
The Gleacher Center
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Thursday, September 30 – 6:00pm – dinner at Michael Jordan’s Steakhouse (505 N. Michigan Avenue, Chicago) with Featuring Keynote Speaker – Shanu N. Kothari MD, FACS, FASMBS, 2021 President, ASMBS.; Friday, October 1, 2021 – 7:00am – 5:00pm – A full day of education and networking for physicians and allied health professionals. -
Ilinois State Chapter Meeting
May 20, 2021
6pm-7:30pm CDT
"Multidisciplinary Care – The Future of the Treatment for Obesity", Guest Speaker Dr. Matthew Hutter, President, ASMBS -
Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons Spring Dinner April 30, 2020 – Cancelled due to COVID
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7th Annual Midwest Bariatric Fall Summit October 1-2, 2020 – Cancelled due to COVID
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Illinois and Indiana State Chapters Joint Meeting at ObesityWeek 2019
Tuesday, November 5
5:15-6:15pm Pacific
Delano, 3940 S Las Vegas Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89119 (adjacent to Mandalay Bay), Sienna E Room – 3rd Floor -
6th Annual Fall Summit
October 10-11, 2019
The Gleacher Center
450 North Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL 60611
Thursday, October 10, 2019 – 6:00pm – dinner at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakhouse (33 W. Kinzie St.) with Keynote Speaker, Eric J. DeMaria, MD, FACS, FASMBS; Friday, October 11, 2019 – 7:00am – 5:00pm – A full day of education and networking for physicians and allied health professionals. -
Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons Spring Dinner
Spring Dinner – April 25, 2019
Ditka’s Restaurant
2 Mid America Plaza
Oakbrook Terrace, IL
Guest Speaker: Michel Murr, M.D., Medical Director at AdventHealth Tampa, "Treatment of Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease with Bariatric Surgery" -
Illinois State Chapter Meeting at ObesityWeek 2018
Tuesday, November 13
5:15-6:15pm Central
Omni Nashville Hotel, 250 5th Ave S, Nashville, TN 37203, Old Hickory Room -
5th Annual Midwest Bariatric Summit
October 4-5, 2018
The Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL
Keynote Speaker: Marina Kurian, M.D. "State of the Deep State"
Dinner on Thursday, October 4 at Harry Caray’s Italian Steakouse (33 W. Kinzie St) followed by a full day of education and networking on Friday, October 5, for physicians and allied health professionals. -
Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons Spring Dinner
April 26, 2018
"The Sleeve Gastrectomy: How a Great Operation is Killing Bariatric Surgery"
Guest Speaker Dr. Daniel Cottam, M.D., Director of the Bariatric Medicine Institute in Salt Lake City, Utah -
5th Annual Midwest Bariatric Summit October 4-5, 2018
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2017 Walk from Obesity in Chicago, IL
Where: Montrose Beach, 601 W. Montrose, Chicago, IL
Starts: 11/12/2017 at 8:30AM; Ends: 12:30PM
Contact: Jenna Giannetti | Jennifer Martin
Phone: 312-996-6838
Email Address: [ChicagoWalkfromObesity@gmail.com](mailto: ChicagoWalkfromObesity@gmail.com) -
4th Annual Midwest Bariatric Summit
October 12-13, 2017
The Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL
Guest Speaker: Natan Zundel, MD FASMBS
Dinner on Thursday, October 12 at Michael Jordan’s Restaurant followed by a full day of education and networking. -
IABS Spring 2017 Dinner
April 27, 2017
Ditka’s Restaurant
2 Mid America Plaza #100
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Guest Speaker: Shanu N. Kothari, MD, FACS, FASMBS, General Surgery, Gundersen Health System, La Crosse, WI: "The Changing Face of Healthcare and its Impact on Bariatric Surgery" (CME and CEU Activity)
Illinois State Chapter Members: Free
Physicians Non-Members: $50
Allied Health Members: Free
Allied Health Non-Members: $25
Industry Professionals: $150 -
Illinois State Chapter Meeting at ObesityWeek 2016 in New Orleans, LA
Wednesday, November 2, 2016
6:15-7:15pm Central
Hilton New Orleans Riverside Prince of Wales Room -
4th Annual Midwest Bariatric Summit
September 22-23, 2016
The Gleacher Center
450 N. Cityfront Plaza Drive
Chicago, IL
Featuring Keynote Speaker: Dr. Stacey Brethauer, President Elect of ASMBS; Special Guest Speaker: Dr. Rachel Moore, Executive Council Member of ASMBS, "Bariatric Surgery: One and Done or Series of Interventions?" -
IABS Spring 2016 Dinner
April 21, 2016
5pm-9pm
Ditka’s Oakbrook Terrace
Two Mid America Plaza
Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181
Guest Speaker: Dr. Samer Mattar, Secretary/Treasurer, ASMBS, "Promoting Innovation While Enhancing Patient Safety: Challenges and Solutions" (CME and CEU Activity) -
State Chapter Meeting at ObesityWeek 2015 in Los Angeles, CA:
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
6pm-7pm Pacific Time
L.A. Convention Center Room #407- On behalf of Dr. Joyce, State and Local Chapter Committee Chair, Dr. Moore, State and Local Chapter Committee Co-Chair, and Dr. Shayani, Illinois State Chapter President, all ASMBS Members from the neighboring states of Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Nebraska, and Wisconsin are invited to join this meeting
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September 25, 2015 – Second Annual Midwest America Bariatric Summit, Chicago, IL
- Members from the eleven other states in the Midwest region invited to attend
- Guest Speakers: Dr. George Fielding and Dr. Christine Ren
- 16 presentations given during a full day of educational activities
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March 26, 2015 – Dinner Lecture/Meeting with CME Activity
- Keynote Speaker Jaime Ponce, MD, ASMBS Past President: "Sleeve Gastrectomy: The Most Common Bariatric Procedure in 2015 – Needs and Controversies" at Ditka’s, Oakbrook, IL
Chapter Updates
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On November 2, 2020, the Board of Directors convened to discuss the nomination process and program plans for 2021. All agreed that virtual programs and education would need to be implemented to provide value to the membership.
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The main annual meeting has shifted from summer to fall over the past couple of years. The last such meeting was held in October 2014 and it was a 1.25 day CME meeting which included members from the neighboring/Midwestern states (Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, and Wisconsin). The meeting included 10 hours of CME activities including a keynote speech by ASMBS President, Dr. John Morton, and the business meeting for members in good standing. We hope to continue this event annually going forward.