Frederick M Tiesenga MD FACS FPD

Surgeon /Author/Speaker

I started my surgical practice in 1996. I joined my father‘s practice and over the years built it to a nine Surgeon practice specializing in bariatric surgery as well as general surgery and robotic surgery and natural orifice surgery. I became interested in metal allergies approximately 15 years ago and I’ve been doing metal removal since I married to my wife Jucy and have three children Austin, Hannah and Jen. My practice is located in the suburbs of Chicago. i’ve authored four books over the years two on lap band , one on sleeve gastrectomy and one on Life360 titled I do until I don’t they are all available on Amazon. I also have a website surgeon owned.com where you can buy swag. I also have a album on Spotify called glamour crew.

Oct. 22, 2026

EP50 - Surgical Clips, Staples & Biopsy Markers - Allergic? They CAN Be Removed! - With Dr. Frederick Tiesenga, M.D.

What happens when the surgical clips, staples, or biopsy markers left inside your body are making you sick? And what if you've been told they can't be removed? In this groundbreaking episode of Heavily Metalled, we welcome Dr. Frederick Tiesenga of Tiesenga Surgical Associates in Elmwood Park, Illinois. With a background in general and bariatric surgery and training in robotic surgical techniques, Dr. Tiesenga is one of only a handful of surgeons in the country pioneering the removal of surgi...

Guest: Frederick M Tiesenga MD FACS FPD

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