Weight-Loss and Bariatric Surgery Near Me in Des Plaines, Illinois
Medical Weight Loss • Des Plaines, IL
Clinic Type
Medical Weight Loss
Address
331 W Surf St Ste 5100 Chicago, IL 60657
Phone
(773) 665-9840
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
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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Visit-based payment, Insurance generally accepted (varies by plan)
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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 ChicagoSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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