
Uretz John Oliphant MD
Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery & Surgical Critical Care
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200 Lerna Rd SMattoon, IL 61938
Phone+1 217-258-5900
Fax+1 217-383-4868
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Summary
- Dr. Uretz Oliphant is a General Surgeon based in Mattoon, IL, with subspecialties in Bariatric Surgery, Trauma Surgery, and Surgical Critical Care. He completed his surgical residencies at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago and the University of Chicago following his graduation from the University of Minnesota Medical School in 1983. Dr. Oliphant is currently the Interim Dean at the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Urbana. His experience encompasses trauma and surgical critical care, bariatric surgery, and minimally invasive procedures. His published work includes studies on gallbladder disease and pancreatitis management. Notably, he is a Fellow of the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, the International College of Surgeons, and the American College of Surgeons. Dr. Oliphant previously served as President of the International College of Surgeons- US section.
Education & Training
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Metropolitan Group)Residency, Surgery, 1986 - 1991
University of ChicagoResidency, Surgery, 1983 - 1985
University of Minnesota Medical SchoolClass of 1983
Certifications & Licensure
IL State Medical License 1986 - 2026
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2012, 2014-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 1 citationsSAGES-AHPBA 2025 guideline for the surgical management of bile duct injury following cholecystectomy.Elisa C Calabrese, Bethany J Slater, Ziad Awad, Subhashini Ayloo, Morgan Bonds
Surgical Endoscopy. 2026-01-01 - SAGES guidelines for the use of intraoperative imaging of the common bile duct.Sunjay K Kumar, Dena G Shehata, Lawrence N Cetrulo, Romeo Ignacio, Jeffrey Chiu
Surgical Endoscopy. 2025-11-01 - Correction: SAGES guidelines for the use of intraoperative imaging of the common bile duct.Sunjay K Kumar, Dena G Shehata, Lawrence N Cetrulo, Romeo Ignacio, Jeffrey Chiu
Surgical Endoscopy. 2025-11-01
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