Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons, Inc.

Incorporated July 2006

Mission Statement

To promote clinical excellence and best industry standards of practice among all providers of obesity management through training and education of physicians, payors and the public.

Upcoming Events

Save the Date! National Walk From Obesity Day (Virtual) – ONE Day, ONE Community, ONE Goal! We Need Your Support!

September 26th – Click here for more information  Online registration opening July 20th

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.

October 2019 6th Annual Summit:

Thank you so much for orchestrating yet another extremely successful Midwest Bariatric Summit. I have been to all 6 now and believe this one was the best of all! Great speakers and vendors, a wealth of new information including the IH sessions, delicious food and happy hour!

Melodi Peters, RD, LDN
Outpatient Registered Dietitian
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital

Illinois and Indiana Chapters Enjoy Networking at the 2019 Obesity Week
held in Las Vegas (November 3-7, 2019)