Sofiane El Djouzi, MD FACS

As a dedicated husband and father of four, my family remains the central pillar of my life, profoundly shaping both my personal and professional endeavors. My career is distinguished by a deep commitment to the compassionate care of individuals facing the complex challenges of obesity. My surgical journey commenced in the United Kingdom, where I had the privilege of receiving training under the tutelage of some of the most revered surgeons in the field. This rigorous foundation culminated in my induction as a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England, an honor that signifies a milestone in my pursuit of surgical excellence. Continuing my academic and professional growth, I pursued further specialization in the United States, completing a residency that led to my certification as a general surgeon. My commitment to advancing surgical knowledge and practice was further demonstrated through a comprehensive two-year fellowship in bariatric and metabolic surgery, supplemented by an additional year focused on mastering the intricacies of surgical endoscopy. In addition to my clinical practice, I am passionately involved in the academic sphere, holding professorships at several leading teaching hospitals. My role as an educator allows me to mentor the next generation of medical professionals, offering guidance to medical students and residents as they navigate the complexities and demands of surgical practice. Outside of my professional commitments, I seek balance through travel, swimming, and running. My family and I share a deep appreciation for literature, which enriches our lives together. Furthermore, my linguistic proficiency in French and Arabic, along with a working knowledge of Spanish, enables me to connect meaningfully with a diverse and multicultural patient population, thereby enhancing the depth and reach of my medical practice.

Bariatric (Severe Obesity) Procedures

• Bariatric (Severe Obesity) Procedures
• biliopancreatic diversion
• gastric banding
• gastroplasty
• jejunoilial bypass
• laparoscopic gastric banding
• laparoscopic gastric bypass
• roux-en-Y gastric bypass

Breast Disease/Cancer

• benign breast disease
• breast biopsy
• breast cancer
• lumpectomy
• mastectomy
• radical mastectomy

Endocrine (Gland)

• adrenal cancers/tumors
• adrenal surgery
• Endocrine (Gland)
• hyperparathyroidism
• pancreatic endocrine tumors
• pheochromocytoma
• thyroid nodules/cancer
• thyroid surgery

Abdomen and Digestion Disorder/Procedure

• Abdomen and Digestion Disorder/Procedure
• abdominal pain
• adhesion removal
• anti-reflux procedures
• appendectomy
• esophagus perforation
• feeding tubes
• fundoplication
• fundoplication - laparoscopic
• gastric cancer
• gastroesophageal reflux disease
• malrotation
• peptic ulcer disease
• peritonitis
• splenectomy

Head and Neck

• thyroid surgery

Liver, Gallbladder, Pancreas Disor/Proc

• bile duct malignancies
• bile duct surgery
• biliary tract disease
• cholecystectomy
• gallbladder cancer
• gallstone disease
• hepatic artery infusion pumps
• hepatobiliary surgery
• laparoscopic cholecystectomy
• liver biopsy
• liver surgery
• liver/hepatic disease
• pancreatic cancer
• pancreatic cysts
• pancreatitis

Hernia Procedures

• abdominal hernia
• component separation
• epigastric hernia
• femoral hernia
• Hernia Procedures
• inguinal hernia
• laparoscopic hernia repair
• paraesophageal hernia
• umbilical hernia
• ventral hernia

Minimal Access Surgery

Pediatric Surgery

• hepatobiliary surgery
• inguinal hernia
• intussusception
• umbilical hernia

Skin & Soft Tissue Disorders/Procedures

• cellulitis
• component separation
• epidermal cyst

Anal-rectal Disorders/Procedures

• anal abscess
• anal fissure
• anal fistula
• hemorrhoid problems

Colon and Rectal Disorders/Cancer

• anal abscess
• anal cancer
• biopsy of tumors
• colectomy
• Colon and Rectal Disorders/Cancer
• colon cancer screening
• colon surgery
• colon/rectal cancer
• colonic polyps
• colonoscopy
• colostomy
• Crohn's disease
• diverticular disease
• esophagogastroduodenoscopy
• gastrointestinal bleeding
• gastrointestinal cancer
• hemorrhoidectomy
• ileostomy
• intestinal failure management
• intussusception
• irritable bowel syndrome
• laparoscopic colon surgery
• Meckel's diverticulum
• small bowel syndrome
• spastic colon
• stomach cancer
• ulcerative colitis

Minimally Invasive Procedures

• endoscopic surgery
• laparoscopic surgery
• Minimally Invasive Procedures
• robotic surgery

Surgical Oncology (Cancer/Tumors)

• adrenal tumors
• anal cancer/tumors
• basal cell cancer
• biopsy of tumors
• breast cancer
• breast masses
• colon cancer screening
• colon cancer/polyps
• colon/rectal cancer
• endocrine cancer
• esophagus cancer/tumors
• gastrointestinal cancer/tumors
• kidney cancer
• melanoma
• neck cancer/tumors
• pancreatic cancer/tumors
• stomach cancer/tumors
• Surgical Oncology (Cancer/Tumors)
• thyroid cancer/nodules

Thoracic

• achalasia
• Barrett's esophagus
• esophageal surgery
• hiatal hernia
• myotomy
• pneumothorax

Urology (kidney, bladder, male reprod)

• nephrectomy

Poplar Regional Medical Center

Poplar Bluff, MO

Attending

01/2013—07/2016

Loyola University Medical Center

Chicago, IL

Attending

11/2016—11/2017

Alexian Brothers Medical Center

Elk Grove Village, IL

Attending

04/2019—Present

St. Alexius Medical Center

Hoffman Estates, IL

Attending

05/2019—Present

University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Medicine

Kansas City, MO

Assistant Professor

06/2015—10/2016

Loyola University Chicago Stritch School of Medicine

Maywood, IL

Assistant Professor

11/2016—12/2017