Heliodoro Medina, MD

Heliodoro Medina, MD

4.9 
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Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:
MD, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine - 1996
Residency:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2000
Fellowships:
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago - 2005

Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

Board Certifications

  • American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)

Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:
Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:
Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:
Central DuPage Hospital
Delnor Hospital
Northwestern Medicine Surgery Center

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4.9
4.9 

1461 Ratings

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100 Most Recent Reviews

April 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Heliodoro was very informative and helpful.

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April 27, 2025

5.0

He really cares their patients with professionalism, kindness and understandable

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Great customer care. Great communication.

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April 26, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina is highly recommended by my family doctor. Dr. Madina was also very helpful in adding an additional test to ensure that I could address some serious medical concerns. This was my second colonoscopy and I was as please as someone can be about a colonoscopy. Dr. Madina is also an easy guy to like and I would highly recommend him to anyone.

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April 25, 2025

5.0

Dr Medina is a FANTASTIC doctor who shows great care and advice. He is so easy to trust! WONDERFUL doctor!

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina is such a nice person. Very friendly and makes u feel at ease. Been going to him for years. Just a very nice man.

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April 24, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina was very thorough in explanations and did not rush through the process. He listened to my concerns.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

Because he speaks Spanish and understands you much better and is safer and more comfortable.

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April 22, 2025

5.0

DR and all teams are great

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April 21, 2025

5.0

Excellent professional!

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April 21, 2025

5.0

He was amazing. Very clear on the process and answered all my questions.

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina is knowledgeable, kind and supportive of all of my concerns.

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April 14, 2025

5.0

He was very nice and thorough. He didn't rush the visit

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April 12, 2025

5.0

Dr. medina very nice

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April 11, 2025

5.0

Completed tests and provided prompt feedback on results

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner and a comforting demeanor.

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April 08, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina thoroughly explained my health issues and upcoming treatment that I understood in a professional and compassionate manner putting me at ease leaving me feeling seen, heard and aware.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Outstanding from the moment scheduled. Entire team.

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April 07, 2025

5.0

Very professional

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April 03, 2025

5.0

Always puts your mind at ease in what could be a very difficult time. Very reassuring doctor

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr Medina was friendly knowledgeable and explained everything in easy to understand terms

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April 01, 2025

5.0

As long as Dr Medina is around I will always use him. He is a skilled professional and he always makes me feel as if I'm being cared for.

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March 31, 2025

5.0

Always a pleasure working with Dr. Medina. He's so caring of his patients

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March 27, 2025

5.0

On time and polite friendly

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March 27, 2025

5.0

Answers all questions asked

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March 25, 2025

5.0

I love the time he spent listening, asking appropriate questions, getting to know me as a whole person. He explains things and teaches at the same time. A gem of a doctor.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

He has an excellent bedside manner and called me personally to share his findings.

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March 24, 2025

5.0

Dr is friendly, kind, and really listened. He included me in the conversation.

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March 23, 2025

5.0

Knowledgeable, friendly and explained everything.

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March 22, 2025

5.0

He has a friendly disposition and bedside manner. I think I vaguely remember reaching for his hand after the procedure because I was so relieved nothing was wrong. I told him my friend had received different news and so I had been scared. He was caring and empathetic which I appreciated very much in that moment.

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Great personality

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March 20, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner

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March 18, 2025

5.0

Approachable and knowledgeable

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March 18, 2025

5.0

he is excellent

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina is personable, warm, and caring. I would recommend him to anyone.

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March 16, 2025

5.0

Took time to visit and explain the procedure and results afterwards

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March 14, 2025

5.0

HIS the best what can I say

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March 14, 2025

5.0

He is the best in the hospital and the hospital is the best. He is knowledgeable and passionate to take care of patients.

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March 14, 2025

5.0

Very easy to speak to Listens Kind Good sense of humor Answers questions

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March 14, 2025

5.0

He is a great doctor.

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March 10, 2025

5.0

The best for the best!!

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March 08, 2025

5.0

He's an excellent doctor who was able to put me at ease.

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March 04, 2025

5.0

Great doctor

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March 03, 2025

5.0

Dr Medina is so nice and very easy to talk to.

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Friendly, professional and knowledgeable

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February 28, 2025

5.0

Dr Medina is very caring and has helped me with my issues.

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February 27, 2025

5.0

Very talented physician, surrounded by an awesome team.

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February 25, 2025

5.0

He's funny, caring,genuine, and while I am not an MD, I'm assuming he does a great job!

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February 24, 2025

5.0

Great communications and explanation

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February 13, 2025

5.0

Explained everything. Took the time needed to make sure I understood

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February 11, 2025

5.0

They treat me like family

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February 07, 2025

5.0

He explained things and talked with me personally at scheduling as well as before and after the procedure. He was wonderful. Test results were quick as well.

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February 06, 2025

5.0

Takes the time to listen/discuss my concerns.

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February 04, 2025

5.0

Very thorough and respectful

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February 03, 2025

5.0

This is my 3rd colonoscopy with Dr. Medina. Dr. Medina does a great job explaining. Only reason to go to someone else at this point is to get a "second" opinion.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

He was kind and thorough both before and after my procedure.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Dr.Medina is a caring and gentle physician, who explains medical concerns thoroughly.

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January 31, 2025

5.0

I feel he is truly interested and concerned about his patients.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Although I had not seen Dr. Medina for over three years. He recalled me, knew my history, took the time to answer my questions and also to make suggestions about my future care and the medication that I was on.

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January 30, 2025

5.0

Dr. Medina is nice and very knowledgeable, he was patiently answering my questions during my visit even though he was so busy on that day.

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January 29, 2025

5.0

Dr Medina is very personable

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January 28, 2025

5.0

Easy to talk to, explained what was going to happen..

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January 28, 2025

5.0

He's a good listener with excellent communication.

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January 28, 2025

5.0

His reputation, his skills, his bedside manner, his follow yhrough

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January 28, 2025

5.0

This was my second procedure with him we talked like old friends and he is an excellent doctor!!!!

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Very personable & checked in pre-op & post op & that's why I've been going to him for years

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Explained everything well before and after the procedure.

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Friendly informative

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January 27, 2025

5.0

Great bedside manner, friendly and knowledgeable.

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January 23, 2025

5.0

Down to earth and personable.

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January 16, 2025

5.0

Good way to do procedure & I am so happy

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January 11, 2025

5.0

He is great & lets you know exactly whats going on & what was found. My son used him also.

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January 03, 2025

5.0

Personable, professional, thorough.

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December 31, 2024

5.0

Dr. Medina told me several times that he would take good care of me, he never left me alone until the procedure was over and I was in recovery.

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December 30, 2024

5.0

I had a positive colorguard result. I appreciate how quickly I was able to schedule a colonoscopy. Although I did not have an in person consultation before the procedure, Dr Medina called me and walked me through the procedure.

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December 28, 2024

5.0

Dr Medina, is a great GI. Explains everything, processes and is bilingual. Let's you know what to expect, how this processes are and timeframe for results to come in.

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December 27, 2024

5.0

Professional, attentive

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December 21, 2024

5.0

Dr. Medina and his staff are the best! Great patient care in all aspects.

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December 20, 2024

5.0

He listened to all my concerns and he gave me what for the first time a physician did time and explain with out rushing very kind person and kindness when o e is sick can go a long way thanks

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December 07, 2024

5.0

Dr. Medina is the best. Professional yet still shows that he actually cares about the person. Takes his time explaining everything so you're not left guessing.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Very personable doctor. Kind and understanding. Called me personally a few days before the procedure to discuss process, from drinking the laxative to what would happen the day of the procedure. Really liked him, would recommend him to all my friends/family.

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December 06, 2024

5.0

Dr. Medina is so nice and explain everything clearly. I strongly recommend him to people I know.

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November 29, 2024

5.0

He is an expert in his field and has been very helpful to me.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

Thorough and kind doctor

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November 22, 2024

5.0

Dr, Medina was GREAT

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November 18, 2024

5.0

Explained everything very clearly and is really nice.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

He is kind and makes me feel very comfortable and that I am in the best hands possible.

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November 18, 2024

5.0

His care, follow-up, advice and great personality!

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November 18, 2024

5.0

He is a great doctor. He makes you feel calm. He is an amusing doctor, too, puts you at ease.

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November 10, 2024

5.0

Caring, friendly, and supportive. He has a great deal of expertise.

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November 09, 2024

5.0

I have highly recommend Dr. Medina, for many years! Been a patient of his over 10 years.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

He cares and takes time to know the whole person.

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Medina made me feel very comfortable and provided detailed guidance and never made me feel rushed."

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November 08, 2024

5.0

Dr. Medina is great explains what the next processes are and recommends just what is needed. He's bedside manner is awesome.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

He is a kind and attentive provider.

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Excellent visit

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November 07, 2024

5.0

Has been my doctor for 15+ years.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

He did not miss anything and explained what was happening.

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November 06, 2024

5.0

Dr Medina, in addition to being very personable, he is very knowledgeable, he is easy to understand , he speaks with you not at you and he listens to your input.

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November 05, 2024

5.0

Medina has been my GI doctor for over 10 years. He's attentive, concerned, prepared for appointments, and patient.

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