4.5
11 Ratings with 2 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Vafa Shayani is a surgeon with 38 years of experience helping patients with complex medical conditions. He earned his medical degree from George Washington University School of Medicine & Health Sciences and has dedicated his career to surgical care. Dr. Shayani is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.
Dr. Shayani practices at several respected medical centers across Illinois, including UChicago Medicine AdventHealth facilities in Bolingbrook and Hinsdale, as well as OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, SwedishAmerican Hospital, and Javon Bea Hospital in the Rockford area. He specializes in treating obesity and related weight management conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. His surgical expertise includes procedures that help patients overcome swallowing difficulties and achieve healthier weights. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.5 stars for his compassionate and skilled approach …to treatment.
Read More Read less Dr. Shayani practices at several respected medical centers across Illinois, including UChicago Medicine AdventHealth facilities in Bolingbrook and Hinsdale, as well as OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, SwedishAmerican Hospital, and Javon Bea Hospital in the Rockford area. He specializes in treating obesity and related weight management conditions, including pediatric obesity cases. His surgical expertise includes procedures that help patients overcome swallowing difficulties and achieve healthier weights. Patients consistently rate his care highly, giving him an average rating of 4.5 stars for his compassionate and skilled approach …to treatment.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 38 years of experience
- speaks English, Spanish
- George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
- 2 written reviews
- 1 specialty
- 1 area of expertise
- 5 hospital affiliations
- 8 office locations
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Locations
Dr. Vafa Shayani has 8 locationsUchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook
500 Remington BlvdBolingbrook, IL 60440 Tel: (630) 312-5000
Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago
500 REMINGTON BLVD BLDG 3BOLINGBROOK, IL 60440Mon9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri9:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
Bariatric Institute Of Greater Chicago
657 S Mulford RdRockford, IL 61108Mon8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Dr. Vafa Shayani, MD | Dr. Gerard J Abood, MD | Dr. Priya Shirish Bhakta, MD | Dr. Julia Marjory Coughlin, MD |
| Surgery | Surgery | Surgery | Surgery |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 38 Years of Experience | |||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English, Spanish | Speaks Spanish, Polish, English | ||
| Bolingbrook , IL | Maywood , IL | Maywood , IL | Maywood , IL |
| Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences | |||
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Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
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Certifications, License, & Education
38 Years Experience
Dr. Vafa Shayani holds an active medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences in 1988.
NPI Number
Dr. Shayani's NPI number is 1134193220.
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- Dr. Vafa Shayani speaks English and Spanish.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Vafa Shayani affiliated with?
- Dr. Vafa Shayani is affiliated with Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Bolingbrook, Uchicago Medicine Adventhealth Hinsdale, Osf Saint Anthony Medical Center, SWEDISHAMERICAN HOSPITAL, and JAVON BEA HOSPITAL.
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