Gastroenterology in Greater DeKalb County
When you deal with recurring stomach pain, acid reflux or other problems with digestion, the Northwestern Medicine gastroenterology team in Greater DeKalb County can help you find relief.
Our digestive health experts diagnose and treat a wide range of disorders of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, gallbladder, colon and rectum. Find out how you can feel like yourself again if you experience any of these symptoms:
- Unexplained stomach pain
- Chronic constipation
- Recurrent diarrhea
- Heartburn
- Nausea or vomiting
- Blood in stool
- Unexplained weight loss
Your diagnostic and treatment procedures for GI conditions may begin in our endoscopy suites, where you benefit from the advanced technology and skilled physicians. Our physicians perform a wide range of procedures for the upper GI tract and lower GI tract, as well as bronchoscopy, colonoscopy, virtual colonoscopy and surgery.
Meet the Team
The Northwestern Medicine Gastroenterology Program provides top-quality care for our patients. Our mission is to prevent, diagnose and treat disorders of the digestive tract and associated organs.
Conditions
- Abdominal Pain
- Celiac disease
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colon Polyps
- Colorectal Cancer
- Crohn's Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcers
- GI Bleeding
- Heartburn
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis C
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Disease
- Obesity
- Pancreatitis
- Swallowing Disorders
- Ulcerative Colitis
Treatments
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopy
- Lifestyle Management of GI Illnesses
- PillCam Endoscopy
Tests
- Bronchoscopy
- Colonoscopy
- EGD (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy)
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Ultrasound
- Fecal Occult Blood Test
- Lower Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- Upper Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Endoscopy Services
Northwestern Medicine specialists provide advanced endoscopy services, including colonoscopies and upper GI endoscopies, to promote better digestive and respiratory health.
Care Where You Need It
Northwestern Medicine offers gastroenterology care conveniently located near you.
Looking for a Second Opinion?
It's vital that you're comfortable with your treatment decision and have confidence in your doctor. For these reasons, a second opinion with another specialist can help you make smart treatment decisions.
Referring Physicians
The Physician Access Line (PAL) is your resource for referring patients to Northwestern Medicine specialists. A registered nurse is available to answer any clinical questions.
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