The Illinois Bariatric Center provides a unique, multidisciplinary program dedicated to the management and surgical treatment of morbid obesity and the lifelong commitment to behavioral and lifestyle changes to follow. Losing weight and then maintaining the weight loss is a lifelong commitment that we want to help you make and achieve. Our program consists of a team of dedicated professionals to improve your overall health and quality of life.

Sidney P. Rohrscheib, MD

Dr. Rohrscheib is experienced in all aspects of Bariatric Surgery and offers the Lap-Band and some revisional surgery.

Vafa Shayani, M.D.

Dr. Shayani is one of the most experienced Lap-Band surgeons in Illinois successfully performing over 900 Lap-Bands.

Jeanine Hinshaw, APN, CNP

Jeanine is a nurse practitioner with over 10 years experience who helps with patient care and education.

Terrie Cyrulik, RN

Kären Phillips, RN

Our nurses are the heart of our program.

Mel French, Psy.D.

Mel works with our patients to help ensure that all are prepared for their new life.

Krista Rohrscheib, RD & Karlie Murphy, RD

Our dieticians work with our patients to help educate them on good dietary choices and to make sure their nutritional needs are met.