Dr. Rami E Lutfi MD
Surgeon
5011 N Lincoln Ave Chicago IL, 60625About
Dr. Rami Lutfi is a general surgeon practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Lutfi specializes in abdominal contents including the esophagus, stomach, liver, gallbladder, pancreas and often thyroid glands. General surgeons are able to deal with almost any surgical or critical care emergency, also involving the skin or soft tissue trauma. Dr. Lutfi provides quality surgical service for gravely ill or injured patients and is able to respond quickly due to knowledge of various surgical procedures.
Education and Training
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria MD
Board Certification
SurgeryAmerican Board of SurgeryABS
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- The endoscopic radiofrequency approach to management of GERD.
- Three year's experience with the Stretta procedure: did it really make a difference?
- Endoscopic treatment modalities for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
- Predictors of early quality-of-life improvement after laparoscopic gastric bypass
- Pre-Lap-Band group education in Medicaid population: does it really make a difference?
- Postoperative acute appendicitis after laparoscopic gastric band placement.
- Transanal protrusion of gastric band tubing: a rare complication of laparoscopic
- Comment on: Laparoendoscopic single-site surgery for the placement of an adjustable gastric band: a large cohort comparison.
- Factors influencing 30-day emergency visits and readmissions after sleeve gastrectomy: results from a community bariatric center.
- Is a "retained fundus" seen on postoperative upper gastrointestinal series after laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy predictive of inferior weight loss?
- Endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty: are we burning bridges?
Treatments
- Weight Loss Surgery (bariatric Surgery), Gastric Bypass Surgery, Laparoscopic Gastric Bypass Surgery And More
Fellowships
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center - Vanderbilt University School of Medicine
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