Amir Heydari Bariatric Surgeon M.D., F.A.C.S.

Dr. Heydari has been a life saver for me. I was on a bad road and one steak dinner away from a heart attack. My life has changed in so many ways. ALL POSITIVE. From the first informative meeting until now, 20 months post op, and almost 200 pounds gone, Dr. Heydari and his staff have been very helpful, professional, and compassionate. There are not enough words I can say or think of to thank Dr. Heydari. If you are or have ever thought about doing any kind of weight loss surgery, please give Dr. Heydari a call and let him help you change your life forever. Thank you Dr!!

Dr. Heydari and his staff are great. Together they take great pains to educate potential patients on the procedures that they perform, as well as how to maintain. The doctor is not only highly skilled, but also very friendly and genuinely cares about his patients. I felt like I was able to get to know him and ask any questions I had prior to commiting to anything. I specifically chose him because of his reputation and I was not disappointed. I am very glad he was my doctor!

Dr. Heydari is the best. He took the time to answer all my questions and give me options. He is very caring and supportive. His follow up's are great. He encourages and wants "us" to do well.

I was going to have this surgery about 12 yrs ago, but I was afraid. I did not know the surgeon. Once I found out that Dr. Heydari was doing the surgery, I could not wait. I knew I was in GREAT hands!!! I had the surgery 5/20/08 and have lost 112-115 pounds. I feel great and I am so much more healthy. All because I was in the hands of a skilled, caring, and compassionate surgeon.

Thank You Dr. Heydari and God Bless you!

Sincerely greatful,
Roberta Nixon

I had my surgery on April 8, 2008. I had been approved two years earlier to have the surgery and decided it wasn't the right time. After adopting our child, I decided the time couldn't be better and jumped through the insurance hoops to make the leap into gastric bypass surgery.

I honestly could not be more happy with the surgery, but even more importantly with Dr. Heydari and his staff. Supportive, informative, everything you could possibly need when making a life changing decision!

Two years later and I still have my visits with Dr. Heydari...he is kind, but he makes me accountable and because of the efforts of Dr. Heydari and his staff combined with my own...I know I will continue to be a successful patient and keep the weight off!

Dr Heydari is wonderful. In addition to his knowledge and experience, he is compassionate and encouraging. He truly cares about his patients.

I have known Dr. Heydari for many years.
He repaired my hiatal hernia about ten years ago. After the surgery, I did not have
1 case of acid reflux. Dr. Heydari also did surgery on my wife. We boyh are pleased with the results and found Dr. to be the
most caring doctor we have ever met.
I have undergone the gastric bipass surgery
and am already enjoying the results. I could not have picked a better surgeon.
Jim Bolda
McHenry Illinois

Dr. Amir Heydari was my surgeon for gastric bypass surgery in November 2008. I chose Dr. Heydari as my surgeon because of his medical training with the pioneer and master of weight loss surgery, Dr. Mason, Professor of Surgery at the University of Iowa. Dr. Heydari believes in the importance of educating the patient with an informative series of classes, exploring the emotional health of the patient in meetings with a mental health professional, the benefit of attending an established support group and regular patient follow up. Dr. Heydari has all the attributes of a fine physician and surgeon. He is kind, caring and compassionate manner. For anyone contemplating weight loss surgery it is important to recognize that Dr. Heydari's program at Centegra Health System achieved a prestigious honor as a "Center of Excellence" for weight loss surgery.

Dr. Heydari is very caring and compasionate doctor. The more I went to Dr. Heydari the more I knew I made the right choice. Each and every office team memeber he has working for him is as caring as Dr. Heydari. There is nothing bad to say about Dr. You will know the minute you meet him that you will want to continue your journey with his team. The after program you can follow is great. Dr. Heydari goes over everything in his informational session that he has and he advises the risk and he also advises what complications if any have happened with his surgery's. Which are none that I am aware of. I am going to Rate Dr. Heydari from my personnel experience as a 10+ on a scale of 1-10 you cannot find anyone better. Dr. Heydari is very competent and the best beside manner anyone could ask for.

I am a personal trainer who works with patients who have had bariatric surgery with Dr. Heydari. I have yet to find anyone who does not love Dr. Heydari. He is very caring and takes a genuine interest in all of his patients. His after care consists of sessions with a personal trainer as well as a free support group that meets twice a month. The support group, run by a member of his staff, is very well attended and I have heard nothing but positive comments from anyone who has attended, including myself. Working with Dr. Heydari and his staff is like becoming a member of an extended family. You are taken under their wing and helped along in every stage of the process. These are some of the nicest, most competent people you will ever meet. I would highly recommend him to anyone facing bariatric surgery. I have never heard a negative thing said of him or his practice or any of his surgeries. All is hear is constant praise of him, and people thrilled with their results. You will not be sorry if you chose this surgeon.

Simply put, Dr. Heydari is one of the nicest, fairest, and most thoughtful doctor's you will ever have the pleasure of bumping into. He not only cares about your physical well-being, he also cares greatly about the other aspects of your life that come along with choosing to get a bariatric surgery performed.

His staff is equally as wonderful, everyone greets you by your first name, meets you with a smile and are quick to ask how things are going. Throughout my journey, Dr. Heydari took time out of his busy schedule and spared no expense to help guide me through it. He answered all of my questions with a skill that you rarely see in today's medicinal field.

I was scared to death of surgery, when i had the procedure i was 25, and had never even seen the likes of an operating table. I elected to have the Lap-Band procedure done, and after all my insurance criteria was met, the surgery was scheduled on September 13th of 2009. Prior to the actual surgery, the focus from Dr. Heydari and his staff to help you realize your goals was phenomenal. With their advice alone prior to surgery, i lost 27 pounds. There was never a doubt in my mind about the surgery itself, because Dr. Heydari and his staff are always willing to answer any questions you may have, that is if your questions aren't answered by the wonderful support group meetings that they hold twice a month.

The day of surgery came, and if you were like me and are anxious about it, let me tell you right now that you are in good hands. I still remember Dr. Heydari coming up to me prior to wheeling me into the room, and simply comforting me and letting me know everything will be ok. And then i woke up, with my new tool inside me to help me realize my dreams.

As of today, it has been 7 months after my surgery. I started my journey only a few pounds away from being 400. I am happy to say that as of this morning, i am only 6 pounds shy of weighing under 300 pounds for the first time since high school. This tool inside me is amazing, and i thank Dr. Heydari from the bottom of my heart for helping me realize my goals and dreams. So if you were like me, sitting there thinking you need to change your life around, stop thinking. Grab the keys, get in your car, and go talk to Dr. Heydari or one of his wonderful staff. I assure you that once you are well into your journey as I am, you will look back, and think to yourself how much this has changed your life for the better. So what are you waiting for, it's time to get your life back, and there is not a single man better to help you get it back than Dr. Heydari. Good luck, and the best of wishes to anyone who is starting their journey!