Dr. Arturo Olivera, MD
Founder, Olivera Weight Loss. Board-Certified Gastroenterologist with 50+ Years of Care in Chicago.
Practice and Background
Dr. Arturo Olivera is a board-certified gastroenterologist and the founder of Olivera Weight Loss in Chicago. For more than 50 years, Dr. Olivera and his medical team have helped patients overcome the challenges of weight loss and build lasting, healthier lives.
He previously served as Chief of the Section of Gastroenterology at Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center in Chicago and continues to teach and consult across multiple Chicago-area hospitals.
Philosophy: Nutrition Is the Foundation of Health
Dr. Olivera's approach to weight loss is shaped by a single belief: nutrition is the foundation of health. He's spent his career arguing that healthy eating is the way to avoid disease in the first place — not just a way to treat it once it's there.
That philosophy shows up in how Olivera Weight Loss works with patients. Treatment plans are personalized. Medication is one tool, not the whole answer. And small, sustainable changes, the kind that fit into real lives, are what produce results that last.
Patients describe the experience as warm, clinical and unhurried. Many have been with the practice for years.
Credentials
- President and Medical Director, Olivera Weight Loss S.C.
- President and Medical Director, GO GASTRO Gastroenterology, Ltd.
- Board Certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
- Former Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Clinical Assistant Professor, Loyola University Medical Center
- Former Medical Director and Board Member, Hispanocare, Inc.
Hospital Affiliations
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Swedish Covenant Hospital
Professional Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Obesity Medicine Association
- Better Business Bureau (Olivera Weight Loss S.C.)
In Patients' Own Words
"I love this place. The wait is never long. I brought a friend with me and we both lost over 60 lbs in just 1 year. I have a lot more energy. My kids can't hardly keep up with me. This is awesome. If you want to lose weight and live a much healthier life then I recommend Arturo Olivera."
— Shonnetta Lyles, Olivera patient
Schedule a Consultation with Dr. Olivera's Team
Dr. Olivera's practice is accepting new patients for GLP-1, phentermine and personalized medical weight loss programs — in-person at our Chicago clinic at 3004 N. Ashland Ave., or by telehealth from anywhere in Illinois. Your first consultation is free.