AlfonsoTorquatiMDMSCI

Bariatric Surgery, Colon & Rectal Surgery, Surgical Oncology (Other than Breast), Minimally Invasive Surgery

Helen Shedd Keith Professor and Chair, Department of Surgery, Rush University

Overview of Dr. Torquati

Dr. Alfonso Torquati is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with Rush University Medical Center. He received his medical degree from University of Rome Tor Vergata and has been in practice 35 years. Dr. Torquati accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 97 doctors at Rush University Medical Center who specialize in General Surgery. He has more than 80 publications and over 500 citings.

Office
1030 N Clark St
Chicago, IL 60610
Book by Phone+1(872) 331-4726

Fax+1 312-596-0012

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2001 - 2003
Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU Health)Residency, Surgery, 1996 - 2000
University of Rome Tor VergataClass of 1988

Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 2015 - 2026
NC State Medical License 2007 - 2016
TN State Medical License 2001 - 2009
OR State Medical License 2000 - 2000
American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American College of Surgeons

Clinical Trials

Impact of Gastric Bypass Surgery on Risk of CVD in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Start of enrollment: 2007 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 3
Endoscopic Suturing System for Tissue Apposition Start of enrollment: 2007 Feb 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Adipose Secretory Function in Patients Before & After Laparoscopic Surgery Start of enrollment: 2006 Mar 01
Completed
Phase 3
A Study to Determine the Effectiveness of Endoscopic Full-Thickness Plication for the Treatment of GERD Start of enrollment: 2005 Jan 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Impact of GBS on CVD in Type 2 Diabetes Mellitus Start of enrollment: 2008 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable
Multicenter Prospective Randomized Controlled Trial of Plicated Laparoscopic Adjustable Gastric Banding Start of enrollment: 2013 Sep 01
Terminated
Not Applicable
Bone Metabolism After Bariatric Surgery Start of enrollment: 2013 May 01
Completed
Changes in Gut Hormones, Body Composition and Energy Expenditure After Roux-en-Y Start of enrollment: 2014 Jan 01
Completed
Not Applicable
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

18 citations
Predictors of Increased Length of Hospital Stay Following Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy from the National Surgical Quality Improvement Program.
Reid Fletcher, Rebecca A. Deal, John C. Kubasiak, Alfonso Torquati, Philip Omotosho
Journal of Gastrointestinal Surgery. 2018-02-01
51 citations
Risk of secondary hyperparathyroidism after laparoscopic gastric bypass surgery in obese women
Yassar Youssef, William O. Richards, Nikhilesh Sekhar, Joan L. Kaiser, Anna Spagnoli
Surgical Endoscopy. 2007-02-21
31 citations
Association of Bariatric Surgery With Risk of Fracture in Patients With Severe Obesity
Syed I. Khalid, Philip Omotosho, Anna Spagnoli, Alfonso Torquati
JAMA Network Open. 2020-06-01

Journal Articles

Short-Term Outcomes of Conversion of Failed Gastric Banding to Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy or Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass: A Meta-Analysis
Randal Zhou, Alfonso Torquati, Philip Omotosho, Obesity Surgery

Lectures

Selection and Medical Management of Weight Loss Surgery Patients
Duke University School of Medicine, Raleigh, North Carolina - 6/15/2013
Circulating Branched-Chain Amino Acids and Irisin Level in Morbid Obese Individual with Type 2 Diabetes (T2DM) after Roux-en-y Gastric Bypass (RYGB)
Durham, NC - 6/15/2014

Press Mentions

Henry Govekar, MD, Appointed Division Chief of Colon and Rectal SurgeryAugust 14th, 2024
Weight Loss Surgeon Explains Lap-Band SurgeryMay 7th, 2013
Duke SurgeryDecember 7th, 2019

Grant Support

Impact Of Gastric Bypass Surgery On Risk Of CVD In Type 2 Diabetes MellitusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2008–2009
Impact Of Gastric Bypass Surgery On Risk Of CVD In Type 2 Diabetes MellitusNational Institute Of Diabetes And Digestive And Kidney Diseases2006–2007

Professional Memberships

Insurance Accepted

Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
AmeriHealth Direct POS
AmeriHealth Direct POS Value Network
Amerihealth HMO
AmeriHealth HMO Value Network
AmeriHealth PPO
AmeriHealth PPO Value Network
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS North Carolina BlueOptions PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Cofinity PPO
First Health PPO
GHI PPO
Great West PPO
HIP of New York - Select PPO
Horizon BCBS Direct Access
Horizon BCBS HMO
Horizon BCBS POS
Horizon BCBS PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
MagnaCare PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
QualCare HMO
QualCare PPO
Sagamore Health Plus
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO
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