Jihad Kudsi, M.D.
MBA MSF DABOM FASMBS FACS
Dr. Jihad Kudsi is a distinguished weight loss physician/bariatric surgeon, a visionary founder of TeleSlim Clinic, and a best-selling author. With dual board certification in General Surgery and Obesity Medicine and fellowship training in bariatric surgery, Dr. Kudsi brings a wealth of experience from his extensive training at prestigious institutions such as Mayo Clinic, George Washington University, and Houston Methodist Hospital. Holding an MBA and master’s in finance from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business, he is not only a leader in the field of weight loss but also a seasoned entrepreneur. In addition to his role at TeleSlim Clinic, Dr. Kudsi serves as the Medical Director of Bariatric Surgery at the University of Chicago | AdventHealth LaGrange Hospital and the Chair of the Department of Surgery at Duly Health and Care, the largest independent, multi-specialty physician-directed medical group in the Midwest. He also serves on the Clinical Board of Directors at Duly Health and Care, further highlighting his leadership in the medical community. Dr. Kudsi's dedication to transforming lives through comprehensive and personalized weight loss programs is the driving force behind TeleSlim Clinic’s mission.
Given his leadership roles in multiple organizations and his prominent position with TeleSlim Clinic, Dr. Kudsi is presently not offering patient consultations through the TeleSlim Clinic’s platform.
To know more about Dr. Kudsi, please visit www.doctorkudsi.com
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 hospital
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 bariatric surgery
- Laparoscopic surgery for gallbladder disease
- Laparoscopic surgery for umbilical and inguinal hernias
- Laparoscopic surgery for gastro-esophageal reflux disease (GERD)
- Achalasia and hiatal hernias
- Laparoscopic surgery for the Stomach, Colon, Spleen, Adrenal glands
- Robotic Surgery
Clinical Expertise
Procedures
Abdominal Surgery, Adrenal Surgery, Appendectomy, Bariatric Surgery, Benign Skin Excision/Skin Lesions, Bile Duct Surgery, Carcinoid Tumor Removal, Cholecystectomy / Gall Bladder Surgery, Colon Polyp Removal, Colon Surgery, Colostomy Revision/Reversal, Duodenal Switch, Gallbladder Surgery, Gastric Bypass, General Surgery, Hernia Surgery, Minimally Invasive Laparoscopic Surgery, Muscle Biopsy, PD Cath, Port Placements, Sleeve Gastrectomy, Spleen Surgery, Stomach Surgery, Surgical Oncology, Temporal Artery Biopsy
Conditions
Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Lumps/Bumps/Cysts/Lipomas
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
