Contact Info
Chris Glatz
Glatz Management Services, Inc.
20960 S. Frankfort Square Road, Unit B
Frankfort, IL 60423
815-806-4908 Office
815-999-5577 Mobile
cglatz@managementservices.org
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Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons, Inc.
Incorporated 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.
Become a 2025 Partner of the Illinois Chapter
Want to connect with surgeons from the Midwest and healthcare professionals who are the best in the business? Consider becoming a sponsor of the Illinois Chapter of the ASMBS. Over 100 attendees at each event ready and poised to learn more about your firm/your products/your services. The old saying goes, “A picture is worth a 1,000 words.” Check out this short video of how much fun we have connecting and celebrating from a previous Fall Summit.
For more information and to secure your sponsorship commitment, refer to our 2025 Sponsorship Packet.
SAVE THE DATES ~ 2025 Illinois Chapter Events
April 24, 2025
Spring Dinner
Gibson’s Steakhouse ~ Oakbrook, IL
October 23-24, 2025
Fall Educational Summit
American College of Surgeons ~ Chicago, IL
For more information, contact Christine (Chris) Glatz, Executive Director at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or call 815-806-4908
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)