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Dr. Karis Tekwani, MD

Dr. Karis Tekwani, MD

Obesity Medicine*
15+ years of experience

Dr. Karis Tekwani, MD is an obesity medicine internist in Oak Lawn, IL and has over 15 years of experience in the medical field. She graduated from Rush Medical College in 2006. She is affiliated with Advocate Christ Medical Center. She is accepting new patients.

Practice

4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453

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(708) 684-5354

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Tekwani specializes in the areas of Emergency Medicine & Obesity Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ • See hospitals
  • Good Patient Care
    Patients said they had exceptional care at this hospital. • See hospitals
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Dr. Tekwani's Reviews

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About Me

care philosophy

As a doctor specializing in obesity medicine, I understand how challenging it can be to lose and maintain weight. Excess weight is not your fault. Obesity is a chronic medical condition, and similar to other medical conditions such as diabetes...read more

biography

I am an Obesity Medicine Specialist and Emergency Physician focused on comprehensive weight care. I have been a physician for 17 years. The part I love the most about my job is the connection I get to make with my patients. Having the time to truly...read more

  • Obesity Medicine

  • Emergency Medicine

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  • Rush Medical College

    Medical School, 2006

  • University Of Illinois At Champaign-urbana

    Undergraduate School, 2002
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Emergency Medicine®
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Emergency Medicine
American Board of Obesity Medicine®
American Board of Obesity Medicine
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Obesity Medicine†
†Self designated 
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Locations

Practice

Advocate Health and Hospitals Corporation4440 W 95th St Oak Lawn, IL 60453
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Office16W300 83rd St Ste A Burr Ridge, IL 60527
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Advocate Christ Medical Center

    4440 W 95th St
    Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    Recipient of 27
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

    Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    76%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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