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Philip Omotosho, MD

RUSH University Medical Group
Pronouns:
he / him / él
Clinical Area:
General Surgery Services; Weight Loss Services
Specialty: Surgery
Languages:
English

About Me

Weight loss isn’t the only thing that bariatric surgery is about. It’s also about the impact on the associated medical conditions -- for example, diabetes. I love being able to talk to patients who say, “Now I’m completely off insulin. And by the way I lost 120 pounds” -- There’s nothing else like it.

Philip Omotosho MD, FACS, associate professor of surgery, is the chief of the Division of Minimally Invasive & Bariatric Surgery, and vice chair for Quality & Clinical Effectiveness in the Department of Surgery at RUSH University. He specializes in laparoscopic gastrointestinal and foregut surgery with a specific focus on metabolic and bariatric surgery. His philosophy of clinical care is based on patient centeredness and shared decision-making, fully guided by patient preferences and values as well as current medical knowledge. His research interests include patient outcomes, and intestinal adaptation in relationship to type 2 diabetes remission following metabolic and bariatric surgery. Dr. Omotosho served on and chaired committees for national surgical societies, including the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons (SAGES) and American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS). His leadership roles at these organizations ensure RUSH's involvement in driving innovation, research, and quality improvement in patient care on a national level. He has published multiple peer-reviewed papers over the last few years on the positive impact of bariatric surgery on type 2 diabetes, cardiovascular risk, bone health, and quality of life.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery - Chicago
RUSH Center for Weight Loss and Bariatric Surgery - Chicago
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 818
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-5500
(312) 563-2775
Directions
RUSH Oak Park Multispecialty Clinic
RUSH Oak Park Multispecialty Clinic
610 S Maple Ave
Rush Medical Office Building
Suite 5500
Oak Park, IL, 60304

Credentials

Certifications

Surgery

Education and Training

Baystate Medical Center - Surgery
Duke University Hospital - Mini Invas & Bariatric Surgery
Pennsylvania State University College of Medicine

Clinical Expertise

Achalasia
Bariatric revision surgery
Bariatric surgery
Gallbladder diseases
Gastric bypass surgery
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal surgery
Hiatal hernia
Laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass
Laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy
Laparoscopy
Nissen fundoplication
Obesity
Ventral hernia

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

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