
Northwestern Medicine Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Center at Huntley Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Center at Huntley Hospital is one of the longest-running bariatric surgery programs in Illinois, with nearly 20 years of experience. We have performed more than 4,000 weight loss surgeries with zero mortality.
The entire team at Northwestern Medicine Medical and Surgical Weight Loss Center at Huntley Hospital, led by Amir Heydari, MD, FACS, and Veronica Guerrero, MD, is committed to restoring health in those suffering from morbid obesity and its related diseases. Our goal is to help patients improve long-term quality of life by increasing weight loss and decreasing the severity of co-morbidities.
Following surgery, patients are encourage to participate in a support group that further encourages them as they stick to the program and achieve weight loss goals.
The journey to better health and quality of life starts with our comprehensive weight loss program:
- Complimentary, virtual informational sessions
- Consultation with one of our highly experienced bariatric surgeons
- Pre-operative classes and testing
- Registered dietitian, registered nurse, psychologist and exercise physiologist meetings
- Complimentary one-year membership to the Northwestern Medicine Huntley Health & Fitness Center or Northwestern Medicine Crystal Lake Health & Fitness Center
- Social events including clothing sale, 5K, paint and protein, and cooking demonstration
- Monthly support groups
Our commitment to you does not end after surgery. Our lifelong support system will monitor your long-term health status and weight loss success, helping you reverse the negative impact of obesity.
If you're interested in learning more about our program, call 847.802.7230.