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Olympia Fields, IL, 60461
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Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric Surgery
Bariatric surgery (gastric bypass surgery) is performed to treat severe obesity. A bariatric surgeon is a physician who performs surgery on the stomach and/or intestines of obese patients to reduce the size of the stomach, and therefore allow less food to be ingested, resulting in weight loss. Bariatric or gastric bypass surgery, also known as roux-en-Y gastric bypass, is performed to create a small pouch that bypasses part of the intestine.Obesity is damaging to one’s health: some of the negative effects of obesity are heart disease, diabetes, some forms of cancer, hypertension, asthma, obstructive sleep apnea, arthritis; and obesity has been known to shorten one’s lifespan.
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General Surgery
General Surgery
General surgery can be performed on almost any area of the body. A general surgeon is a physician who performs surgery and provides preoperative, operative, and postoperative care to surgical patients. This surgeon can treat diseases, injuries or deformities by surgery or minimally invasive techniques, such as endoscopy, where a tiny scope is used to view internal organs or structures. The endoscope can be used during operating procedures, or before surgery, to diagnose, assess and treat problem areas.

Bariatric Surgery:
Not Board Certified
HealthGrades has found no record of board certification for Dr. Vafa Shayani in Bariatric Surgery .
General Surgery:
Board Certified
HealthGrades has verified that Dr. Vafa Shayani is board certified by the American Board of Surgery.
State License:
- Illinois
- California
Years Since Graduation:
21Gender:
Male
Care Philosophy:
Dr. Shayani has been in practice since 1996 and has been offering surgical options to the morbidly obese patients since 1999. During this period, he has performed more than 1000 surgical procedures, since 2007, more than 95% of his practice is dedicated to treatment of obesity and bariatric surgery. It is Dr. Shayani's strong belief that 'Bariatric Surgery is best offered as a full-time job.'Accepting New Patients:
Yes- Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for more information.
- Hebrew
- Persian
and Recognized Doctors?
HealthGrades Five-Star Doctors Are:
- Affiliated with a hospital rated highly by HealthGrades
- Board certified in the specialty they practice
- Have never had their license restricted/revoked
- Free of state or federal disciplinary actions
- Free of any malpractice claims
HealthGrades Recognized Doctors Are:
- Board certified in the specialty they practice
- Have never had their license restricted/revoked
- Free of state or federal disciplinary actions
- Free of any malpractice claims
HealthGrades Recognized Doctor
- Dr. Vafa Shayani is a HealthGrades Recognized Doctor.
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Office Locations
AppointmentMake an Appointment with Dr. Vafa Shayani
3700 West 203rd Street Suite 201
Olympia Fields, IL, 60461
Phone Number: (866) 299-5855
Please note that a referral from your Primary Care Physician may be necessary if you are a new patient. The physician's office will let you know if a referral is necessary.





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Awards & Recognition
and Recognized Doctors?
HealthGrades Five-Star Doctors Are:
- Affiliated with a hospital rated highly by HealthGrades
- Board certified in the specialty they practice
- Have never had their license restricted/revoked
- Free of state or federal disciplinary actions
- Free of any malpractice claims
HealthGrades Recognized Doctors Are:
- Board certified in the specialty they practice
- Have never had their license restricted/revoked
- Free of state or federal disciplinary actions
- Free of any malpractice claims
HealthGrades Recognized Doctor
- Dr. Vafa Shayani is a HealthGrades Recognized Doctor.
Education

Medical School(s):
Washington, DC, USA
Graduated: 1988
Background Check

HealthGrades has found no sanction history for Dr. Shayani for the last 5 years.

HealthGrades has found no malpractice history for Dr. Shayani for the last 5 years.
Hospital Ratings
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333 North Madison Street,
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20201 South Crawford Avenue,
Olympia Fields, IL (Map) |
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