Robert F. Kushner
Elite in Obesity

Dr. Robert F. Kushner

Internal Medicine
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St 16th Fl, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
Offers Telehealth
47 Years of Experience
Elite in Obesity
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St 16th Fl, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Robert Kushner is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kushner has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obesity. His top areas of expertise are Obesity, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth, Gastrostomy, and Gastric Bypass.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 148 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 118 articles and participated in 1 clinical trial in the study of Obesity.

Graduate Institution
University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine, 1979.0
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Specialties
Internal Medicine
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
Fellowships
University of Chicago
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

259 E Erie St 16th Fl, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-2300

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

1 Clinical Trials

The Effect of Epitomee Capsule on Body Weight in Patients With Overweight and Obesity With and Without Prediabetes
The Effect of Epitomee Capsule on Body Weight in Patients With Overweight and Obesity With and Without Prediabetes
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: March 19, 2024
Intervention Type: Other, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable

148 Total Publications

Correction: Quality of life improvements associated with weight loss using a novel shape-shifting hydrogel capsule: RESET study results.
Correction: Quality of life improvements associated with weight loss using a novel shape-shifting hydrogel capsule: RESET study results.
Journal: International journal of obesity (2005)
Published: November 13, 2025
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  • Short Bowel Syndrome
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  • Small Bowel Bacterial Overgrowth
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  • Gastric Bypass
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  • Gastrostomy
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  • Malnutrition
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