Sofiane El Djouzi, MD, FACS, FASMBS

Sofiane El Djouzi, MD, MS, MBA, DABOM, FRCS(Eng), FACS, FASMBS, is a highly experienced bariatric and metabolic surgeon serving patients in Bolingbrook, Darien, and throughout the western suburbs of Illinois. With over 15 years of dedicated practice in the field of obesity surgery, he has performed more than 2,400 bariatric procedures. He specializes in the gastric sleeve, gastric bypass, lap band, and advanced endoscopic bariatric techniques. He is also highly sought after for complex revision surgeries, providing a second chance for patients whose first weight loss operation did not deliver lasting results. As a doctor board certified in both General Surgery and Obesity Medicine, Dr. El Djouzi approaches weight as a complex medical condition rather than just a surgical problem. He partners with his patients to combine his surgical expertise with a full range of medical weight loss tools, offering a complete support system for long term health. To bring his patients the highest standard of care, Dr. El Djouzi spent two years completing a rigorous dual fellowship in advanced laparoscopic and bariatric surgery at Carolinas Medical Center. He then pursued an additional fellowship in advanced surgical endoscopy at the University of Strasbourg in France, training directly under nationally recognized pioneers. This foundation gave him exceptional precision in robotic and endoscopic techniques, making him uniquely qualified for challenging revisional cases where prior operations make the surgery more complex. Beyond the operating room, Dr. El Djouzi is deeply involved in advancing the science and delivery of weight loss care. Complementing his clinical expertise, he holds an MBA from the Heller School for Social Policy and Management at Brandeis University, which provides him with a unique, high-level perspective on healthcare leadership and patient advocacy. He is a prominent academic voice and serves on multiple committees for the most respected surgical organizations in the world, including the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS), the International Federation for the Surgery of Obesity (IFSO), SAGES, and the American College of Surgeons (ACS). He has authored numerous publications in the bariatric field and is particularly proud of his ongoing work with the ASMBS Guideline Committee. For his patients, this means they are being treated by a surgeon who actively helps shape national safety and care standards. Over the past decade, he has also built a specialized clinical focus in abdominal wall reconstruction and the repair of various abdominal hernias. Dedicated to clear and compassionate communication, Dr. El Djouzi welcomes patients from diverse backgrounds and proudly conducts consultations in English, Arabic, French, and Spanish.

Dr. El Djouzi treats every patient with the same dedication and respect he would want for his own family. He believes that achieving lasting health is a lifelong partnership. During consultations, he draws on his unique dual expertise as a board certified obesity medicine specialist and an experienced metabolic surgeon to view patient care from every perspective. He does not look at obesity solely through a surgical lens. Instead, his priority is finding the absolute best path for each individual, equipping them with the most effective resources available whether that means a surgical procedure, medical weight management, or a combination of both. His goal is to provide a clear, actionable plan, standing by his patients through recovery and the years that follow. As a devoted husband to his beloved wife and a proud father of four children, he places family values at the core of his practice. He actively applies his MBA background to ensure his clinic is structured around patient accessibility, comprehensive follow up care, and long term success, rather than simply surgical volume.