Shaun C. Daly, MD, FACS, FAFS

Biography

SDr. Shaun Daly is a board-certified general surgeon specializing in advanced minimally invasive surgery with expertise in diseases of the upper gastrointestinal tract. His clinical focus includes gastroesophageal reflux disease, hiatal hernia repair, achalasia, and complex revisional foregut surgery. Additionally, Dr. Shaun Daly specializes in the surgical management for weight loss and foregut oncology. He is fellowship-trained in minimally invasive bariatric and gastrointestinal surgery and is an active member of the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgeons, American Foregut Society, American Medical Association, American College of Surgeons, and the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.

Surgical Expertise

Dr. Daly offers comprehensive minimally invasive treatment options for all foregut diseases, weight loss procedures, esophageal and gastric cancer operations after being mentored under pioneers in minimally invasive and thoracoscopic esophagectomy. He holds specialized certifications in advanced anti-reflux procedures, including magnetic sphincter augmentation (LINX) and Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF). His practice also includes the surgical management of gallbladder disease, small bowel pathology, appendiceal disease, and the full spectrum of abdominal wall hernias, ranging from minimally invasive repair to open reconstruction and component separation techniques. He is proficient in robotic surgery using the da Vinci Surgical System.

Education and Training

Dr. Daly earned his medical degree from Rush University Medical School in Chicago. He completed his general surgery residency at Rush University Medical Center and John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County. During residency, he also completed two years of translational bench research focused on the identification and clinical application of serum biomarkers in lung cancer. He later completed a fellowship in Advanced Minimally Invasive Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery at the University of California, Irvine Medical Center.

Academic and Leadership Roles

Dr. Daly serves as an Associate Professor in the Division of Bariatric and Gastrointestinal Surgery. He has authored 41 peer-reviewed manuscripts, contributed book chapters, and delivered numerous presentations at national surgical meetings. Several of his operative videos have been featured at national conferences, reflecting the complexity of the patients and procedures in his practice. He also serves on multiple national surgical committees, including committees developing standards and guidelines for the management of complex gastroesophageal and metabolic diseases. He serves as chair for the clinical practice committee of the American Foregut Society. In addition to his clinical and academic roles, Dr. Daly serves as Medical Director for Clinical Documentation Integrity and supports patient progression, thru leadership roles as the Medical Officer of the Day. He maintains academic appointments within the University of California system, with a particular interest in patient quality measures.

Education

• Bachelor in Biology, Benedictine University, 2003
• M.D., Rush University Medical School, 2008

Distinctions

• Fellow, American College of Surgeons (FACS), 2020-present
• Fellow, American Foregut Society, 2026-present