Jihad Kudsi, MD, MBA, MSF, DABOM, FASMBS, FACS
Obesity Medicine & Fellowship Trained
Bariatric Surgeon
Chair of Surgery at Duly Health and Care and Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at UChicago AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital, Dr. Jihad Kudsi, MD, MBA, MSF, is a dual board-certified bariatric surgeon in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine, with fellowship training in minimally invasive and bariatric surgery.
Dr. Kudsi is a nationally recognized leader dedicated to transforming lives through weight loss, metabolic health, and advanced surgical care. He combines clinical excellence with strategic leadership to drive innovation, improve patient outcomes, and expand access to high-quality bariatric services.
His educational journey reflects a commitment to excellence. Dr. Kudsi completed his General Surgery Internship at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, followed by his General Surgery Residency at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. He then pursued advanced fellowship training in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery at Houston Methodist Hospital in Houston, Texas. In addition to his medical training, he holds both an MBA and a Master of Science in Finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, bringing a unique blend of clinical and business expertise to healthcare leadership.
Dr. Kudsi is dual board-certified in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine, a Diplomate of the American Board of Obesity Medicine, and a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons (FACS). His approach to care is centered on compassion, precision, and patient education, ensuring that every individual receives personalized treatment tailored to their goals and long-term success.
Beyond clinical practice, Dr. Kudsi is deeply engaged in education and thought leadership. He is the author of the “Weight Loss for Life” course and the book “Sleeve Gastrectomy Surgery Unleashed: Your Witty Q&A Guide to Slimming Success.” He also serves as an Affiliate Clinical Assistant Professor at Midwestern University and is a spokesperson for The Obesity Society (TOS).
As a leader, surgeon, educator, and innovator, Dr. Kudsi continues to advance the field of bariatric and metabolic surgery while helping patients achieve lasting health and wellness.
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Education
School
- Aleppo University Graduation Date: 2008 Degree: MD
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business Graduation Date: 2020 Degree: MBA
- Indiana University Kelley School of Business Graduation Date: 2020 Degree: MSF
Residency
- George Washington University Resident in General Surgery
Fellowships
- Houston Methodist Hospital, Texas Medical Center
Minimally Invasive/Bariatric Surgery
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
25 North Winfield Road
Winfield, Illinois 60190
LaGrange Bariatric Center
5101 S Willow Springs Road
Suite: Bariatric Clinic
La Grange, IL 60525
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
- Obesity Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Surgeons
- American Medical Association
- American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery
Clinical Interests
- Laparoscopic and robotic bariatric surgery (sleeve gastrectomy, gastric bypass, revisions)
- Medical weight loss and comprehensive obesity treatment programs
- Robotic and laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder disease
- Robotic and laparoscopic hernia repair (inguinal, umbilical, ventral, complex abdominal wall)
- Robotic and minimally invasive surgery for GERD (acid reflux)
- Hiatal hernia repair and achalasia surgery (including Heller myotomy)
- Robotic foregut surgery (reflux, paraesophageal hernias, revisional procedures)
- Endoscopic weight loss procedures (e.g., endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty – ESG, revisions)
- Revisional bariatric and foregut surgery
- Robotic and laparoscopic surgery of the stomach, small bowel, and colon
- Adrenal and splenic surgery (minimally invasive approach)
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy (EGD, dilation, evaluation of GI symptoms)
- Treatment of abdominal pain, masses, and complex surgical conditions
Publications
- Fast track feeding after revisional bariatric surgery is associated with reduced length of stay
- The effect of resident involvement on bariatric surgical outcomes: an ACS-NSQIP analysis
- The Effect of Resident Involvement effect on Perioperative Outcomes in Bariatric Surgeries
Personal Interests
Spending time with family, Soccer, Playing music, Film making, Photography
Languages
English, Arabic
