Dr. Yalini Vigneswaran

Associate Professor

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Biography

Yalini Vigneswaran conducts clinical translational research with specific research interests in gastroesophageal reflux disease, weight loss surgery, revisional surgery, and esophageal cancer treatment, particularly focusing on paraesophageal hernia surgery. She is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at the University of Chicago. Vigneswaran has made significant contributions to the field through her work on metabolic bariatric surgery and the implications of socio-economic factors on access to these procedures. Her research includes studies on the geographical disparities in metabolic bariatric surgery outcomes, assessments of surgical techniques, and the impact of supervised weight loss requirements on various demographics. She is an active participant in advancing clinical practices and outcomes in surgical interventions related to obesity and related conditions, emphasizing both the technical aspects and the broader implications of her work. Her educational background includes a Doctorate in Medicine from Rush University and a Master of Science in Public Health from the University of Chicago, along with undergraduate degrees in Chemical Engineering and Molecular Biology from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.

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Experience

Associate Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Working in the Department of Surgery focusing on clinical research and education.

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
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TOEFL
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IELTS
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Overall
Required:7
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Department of Philosophy