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Scott Schimpke, MD, General Surgery, Chicago, IL

ScottWilliamSchimpkeMD

General Surgery Chicago, IL

Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery

Physician

Overview of Dr. Schimpke

Dr. Scott Schimpke is a general surgeon in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Rush University Medical Center and Rush Oak Park Hospital. He received his medical degree from Wayne State University School of Medicine and has been in practice 6 years. He is one of 97 doctors at Rush University Medical Center and one of 38 doctors at Rush Oak Park Hospital who specialize in General Surgery. He has more than 20 publications and over 150 citings.

Education & Training

  • Duke University Hospital
    Duke University HospitalFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2017 - 2018
  • Rush University Medical Center
    Rush University Medical CenterResidency, Surgery, 2011 - 2017
  • Wayne State University School of Medicine
    Wayne State University School of MedicineClass of 2011
  • University of Michigan
    University of MichiganBachelor's, Biology, 2003 - 2007

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2018 - 2026
  • NC State Medical License
    NC State Medical License 2017 - 2019
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellow (FACS) American College of Surgeons

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Prevalence and predictors of postoperative thiamine deficiency after vertical sleeve gastrectomy  
    S. Schimpke and A.D. Guerron, Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases, 1/1/2018
  • The effect of tobacco on outcomes of laparoscopic and open inguinal hernia repairs: a review of the NSQIP dataset  
    Landin M, Kubasiak JC, Schimpke SW, et al, Surgical endoscopy, 1/1/2017
  • The effect of Tobacco use on outcomes of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs: a review of the NSQIP dataset  
    Kubasiak JC, Landin M, Schimpke, SW, et al, Surgical endoscopy, 1/1/2016
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Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Assessment of the critical view of safety from online videos of laparoscopic cholecystectomy
    Schimpke, SW, Digestive disease week, 1/1/2017
  • The effect of Tobacco use on outcomes of laparoscopic and open ventral hernia repairs: a review of the NSQIP dataset
    Schimpke, SW, SAGES, 1/1/2016
  • The characterization, simulation and effect of abdominal wall resistance on resident laparoscopic trainer performance
    Schimpke, SW, et al, Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons annual meeting, Boston, MA, 1/1/2016
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Lectures

  • The dynamic abdominal wall: an evolving approach to ventral hernia repair 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2017
  • Bariatric surgery: accreditation or not? 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2015
  • Hiatal hernia: presentation, diagnosis, and operative management 
    Chicago, IL - 1/1/2013

Press Mentions

  • ASMBS 2021 Annual Meeting Select Study Highlights
    ASMBS 2021 Annual Meeting Select Study HighlightsJune 9th, 2021
  • New Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Less Commonly Used in States with Highest Rates of Obesity
    New Study Finds Weight-Loss Surgery Less Commonly Used in States with Highest Rates of ObesityJune 9th, 2021

Professional Memberships