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Gastroenterologists in Chicago, IL

Gastroenterologists specialise in the digestive system: stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. Below are 30 gastroenterologists with a practice in Chicago, Illinois, from the federal NPI Registry, with what to bring and ask so your visit counts.

Gastroenterologists in Chicago

  1. Manish K. Dhamija, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60657
  2. Nolan W. Faust, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60625
  3. Rohit Agrawal, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  4. Aysha Aslam, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60640
  5. Aaron J. Goffinet Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  6. Sreedevi Atluri, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60611
  7. Kevin Liu Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60611
  8. Kenika Robinson, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  9. Omar T. Ahmed, MBBCH Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  10. Edwin Wang, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  11. Nabeel Wahid, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60611
  12. Richard V. Benya Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  13. Bertram H. Rogers, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60611
  14. Sudarshan Paramsothy, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60637
  15. David J. Bromberg, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60611
  16. William S. Markey, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60657
  17. Krishnaswamy Anand, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60608
  18. Keith Bruninga, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  19. David S. Atlas, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60617
  20. Maria El Gemayel, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  21. Saad Q. Aziz, DO Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60647
  22. Aiman Ghufran, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  23. Vishal Desai, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60611
  24. Gregory J. Pajot, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60657
  25. Rima M. Shobar, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  26. Emanuelle A. Bellaguarda, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60611
  27. Majd B. Aboona, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60612
  28. Nathaniel A. Cohen, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60637
  29. Noa K. Cleveland Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60637
  30. Seth Shaffer, MD Gastroenterology Chicago, IL 60637

Listings come from the CMS NPPES NPI Registry, the public federal record of licensed providers, checked October 2026. Being listed is not a recommendation or an endorsement, and we do not receive anything from these doctors. Call the office to confirm insurance, availability and that they are accepting new patients. In an emergency, call 911.

When to see a gastroenterologist

Common reasons

  • Heartburn and reflux
  • IBS, bloating and changes in bowel habits
  • Abdominal pain
  • Colon cancer screening
  • Liver concerns

Signs it may be time

  • Digestive symptoms keep coming back
  • You are due for colon cancer screening
  • Your primary care doctor referred you
  • You notice blood in your stool or unexplained weight loss (book promptly)

How to get the most from your gastroenterologist visit

1

Before: what to bring

  • A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often
  • Your insurance card and photo ID
  • Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them
  • A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks
2

During: questions to ask

  • What could be causing my symptoms?
  • Do I need a scope or other tests, and how do I prepare?
  • Which foods or habits should I track?
  • Which symptoms mean I should call sooner?
3

After: what to keep track of

  • What you ate and when symptoms started
  • Bowel changes, bloating and pain, in your own words
  • Stress and sleep, which often move with gut symptoms

After your visit

Keep the plan going between appointments

Digestive problems are about patterns: which meals, which days, how long. A symptom diary kept for a few weeks is often the single most useful thing you can bring back to your gastroenterologist. Emerge Care, free to download on iPhone, is built for exactly that: tell it how you feel in your own words, get plain answers with the source behind every fact, and walk into your next gastroenterologist appointment in Chicago with a one-page summary and your questions ready.

  • Log symptoms and side effects by talking
  • Answers that name their source
  • One-page visit summary PDF
  • Health records stay on your iPhone
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Questions

How do I find a gastroenterologist in Chicago?

This page lists 30 gastroenterologists with a practice in Chicago, Illinois (ZIP codes 60608, 60611, 60612, 60617, 60625, 60637 and more), from the federal NPI Registry. Call the office to confirm they take your insurance and are accepting new patients.

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist in Chicago?

It depends on your insurance plan, not the state. HMO plans usually need a referral from your primary care doctor; many PPO plans do not. Check with your plan before booking.

What should I bring to my first gastroenterologist appointment?

A list of everything you take, including supplements, with how often; Your insurance card and photo ID; Recent lab results or imaging reports, if another clinician ordered them; A food and symptom diary from the last two to four weeks.

When should I start colon cancer screening?

US guidelines generally recommend starting at 45 for people at average risk, earlier with a family history. Ask your doctor what fits you.

Should I keep a food diary before my appointment?

Yes, if you can. Two to four weeks of meals and symptoms helps your doctor see patterns quickly.

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