
I strive to give my patients individualized attention and care. My goal is to give hope to my patients who have been affected physically, mentally, and emotionally by morbid obesity.
Frederick M. Tiesenga M.D.

I strive to give my patients individualized attention and care. My goal is to give hope to my patients who have been affected physically, mentally, and emotionally by morbid obesity.
Biography
Dr. Tiesenga is an award-winning board certified bariatric surgeon who is passionate about helping individuals achieve a healthier lifestyle. His success stems from the desire to innovate breakthrough procedures such as Single Incisions Laparoscopic Surgery (SILS) and robotic surgery. Dr. Tiesenga’s continual innovation helps find better and more efficient practices to make it easier for patients. His bariatric specializations include the Lapband, Orbera gastric balloon, Gastric Sleeve, and SIPS bariatric procedure.
Hospital Affiliations
West Suburban Hospital Medical Center
Oak Park, IL
Westlake Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
Presence Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush Oak Park Hospital
Oak Park, IL
Elmhurst Surgery Center
Elmhurst, IL
Oak Park Wound Care
Oak Park, IL
Presence Our Lady of the Resurrection
Chicago, IL
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
Chicago, IL
Oak Park, IL
Westlake Hospital
Melrose Park, IL
Presence Resurrection Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Rush Oak Park Hospital
Oak Park, IL
Elmhurst Surgery Center
Elmhurst, IL
Oak Park Wound Care
Oak Park, IL
Presence Our Lady of the Resurrection
Chicago, IL
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center
Chicago, IL
Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
Chicago, IL
Education & Residency
07/1991 – 06/1996
Illinois Masonic MedicalCenter Chicago, Illinois
07/1991 – 07/1996
Metropolitan Group Hospitals Residency in General Surgery Chicago, IL
08/1987 – 06/1991
M.D., University of IllinoisCollege of Medicine Chicago, IL
07/1983 – 07/1987
B.S., Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan
Illinois Masonic MedicalCenter Chicago, Illinois
07/1991 – 07/1996
Metropolitan Group Hospitals Residency in General Surgery Chicago, IL
08/1987 – 06/1991
M.D., University of IllinoisCollege of Medicine Chicago, IL
07/1983 – 07/1987
B.S., Calvin College Grand Rapids, Michigan
Honors & Positions Held
1/12 – Present
President Medical Staff, Westlake Hospital
01/12 – Present
Co – Chairman PLC Committee, Westlake Hospital
09/11 – Present
Board Member, Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons
05/11 – Present
Affiliate Faculty, Department of Surgery, Loyola University
12/7/10
Recipient of Ken Douglas Award, West Suburban Medical Center
11/10 – Present
Director of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Our Lady of Resurrection Hospital
2010 – Present
Vice Chairman of Surgery, West Suburban Hospital
2010 – Present
Director of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Westlake Hospital
2010 – Present
Allergan Proctor for Lap Band
2010 – Present
Chairman, Department of Surgery, Westlake Hospital
2009 – Present
Covidien Midwest Trainer for SILS
2005 – Present
Director of Bariatric Surgery, West Suburban Hospital
2003 – Present
Affiliate Surgeon of American Society of Bariatric Surgeons
2003 – Present
US Surgical Proctor for Bariatric Surgery
2002 – Present
Vice President New Hope Surgical Weight Loss Center
2002 – 2004
Vice Chairman, Dept. of Surgery, Westlake Hospital
President Medical Staff, Westlake Hospital
01/12 – Present
Co – Chairman PLC Committee, Westlake Hospital
09/11 – Present
Board Member, Illinois Association of Bariatric Surgeons
05/11 – Present
Affiliate Faculty, Department of Surgery, Loyola University
12/7/10
Recipient of Ken Douglas Award, West Suburban Medical Center
11/10 – Present
Director of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Our Lady of Resurrection Hospital
2010 – Present
Vice Chairman of Surgery, West Suburban Hospital
2010 – Present
Director of Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, Westlake Hospital
2010 – Present
Allergan Proctor for Lap Band
2010 – Present
Chairman, Department of Surgery, Westlake Hospital
2009 – Present
Covidien Midwest Trainer for SILS
2005 – Present
Director of Bariatric Surgery, West Suburban Hospital
2003 – Present
Affiliate Surgeon of American Society of Bariatric Surgeons
2003 – Present
US Surgical Proctor for Bariatric Surgery
2002 – Present
Vice President New Hope Surgical Weight Loss Center
2002 – 2004
Vice Chairman, Dept. of Surgery, Westlake Hospital
Publications
01/2019
The LAP-BAND® Simplified: What you need to know about gastric banding + over 40 bariatric friendly recipes.
The LAP-BAND® Simplified: What you need to know about gastric banding + over 40 bariatric friendly recipes.
09/2018
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Graft versus Host Disease after Hematopoietic and Liver Transplantation: A Review
Toxic Epidermal Necrolysis and Graft versus Host Disease after Hematopoietic and Liver Transplantation: A Review