Dr. Zaid Jabbar, MS, MD
Internist
2160 S 1st Ave Maywood IL, 60153About
Dr. Zaid Jabbar is an Internal and Obesity medicine phyician in Oakbrook IL. Dr. Jabbar specializes in the medical treatment of Obesity medicine. Internists establish long-term relationships with their patients and incorporate disease prevention and mental health care into their practice.
Dr. Jabbar grew up in Madison, Wisconsin, where he graduated with distinction from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and earned his Bachelor and Master degrees in Medical Microbiology and Immunology. He went on further and obtained his Medical degree, also from the University of Wisconsin-Madison, and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center. Dr. Jabbar is board certified in Internal Medicine and Obesity Medicine. He believes in creating close relationships with patients based on mutual trust, respect, and honesty, where patients are treated like family. His interest is in Obesity, Nutrition, Hyperlipidemia, and Preventative Cardiology. Dr.Jabbar is currently part of DuPage Medical Group. In his free time he enjoys soccer, table tennis, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and spending time with wife and 4 boys.
Education and Training
University of Wisconsin MD 2005
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Obesity Department Lead Duly Health and Care 2018 - Present
- President Illinois Obesity Society 2022 - 2024
Treatments
- Sinusitis
- High Cholesterol
- Obesity
- Pain
- Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
- Vascular Disease
- Goiter
Professional Memberships
- American Obesity Association
Professional Society Memberships
- Obesity Medicine Association. National Lipid Association.
Professional Affiliations
- Duly Health and Care
Hobbies / Sports
- In his free time he enjoys soccer, table tennis, Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu, and spending time with wife and 4 boys.
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Get to know Obesity Medicine Specialist Dr. Zaid Jabbar, who serves patients in Oak Brook, Illinois.
A knowledgeable obesity medicine specialist treating adults, Dr. Jabbar works at Duly Health and Care – Oak Brook.
Having been in practice for over two decades, he believes in creating close relationships with his patients based on mutual trust, respect, and honesty. His clinical interests include nutrition, cholesterol management, and preventive cardiology.
Pertaining to his educational pursuits, Dr. Jabbar graduated with distinction from the University of Wisconsin with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1999. He then went on to earn his medical degree from the University of Wisconsin School of Medicine and Public Health in 2005, after which he completed his residency in internal medicine at Loyola University Medical Center in 2008.
An expert in his field, the doctor is board-certified in obesity medicine by the American Board of Obesity Medicine (ABOM). The ABOM is a 501 nonprofit, self-appointed physician-evaluation organization that certifies physicians practicing obesity medicine.
Moreover, he is board-certified in internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Professionally, Dr. Jabbar is an active member of several medical associations, including the Obesity Medicine Association, the National Lipid Association, the American Medical Student Association, the American College of Physicians-Internal Medicine, and the Illinois Obesity Society, which he co-founded and currently serves as Vice President.
Obesity medicine is the field of medicine dedicated to the comprehensive care of patients with obesity. Obesity medicine specialists are committed to providing effective, evidence-based therapy for patients who are overweight or obese. They recognize the need for a comprehensive approach that considers the multiple factors contributing to obesity including lifestyle, medical, and surgical treatment options.
Among his various accolades, Dr. Jabbar was named to the Dean’s List in 1999, and received the Phi Eta Sigma National Honor Society Award that same year. He has also been recognized for his compassionate patient care, receiving the Compassionate Doctor Recognition Award in 2012, 2013, and 2015.
Outside of his medical practice, he enjoys various personal interests, including soccer, table tennis, running, foosball, and Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu. He also enjoys traveling and spending time with his family.
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