The 20 Best Anal Fissure Doctors Near Me in Chicago, IL

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Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 62 doctor with experience in Anal Fissure near Chicago, IL. Of these, 50 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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62 providers found
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Advocate Illinois Masonic Digestive Health Center

    900 W Nelson St 1st Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish

    Jan Kaminski is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kaminski is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Cellulitis, Anorectal Abscess, Colostomy, and Ileostomy. Dr. Kaminski is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Advocate Illinois Masonic Digestive Health Center

    900 W Nelson St 1st Fl, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joaquin Estrada is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Estrada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Estrada is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery.

    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Distinguished in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Office

    1603 W Taylor St Rm 983, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Richard Nelson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nelson is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anal Fissure, Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, and Colonoscopy.

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    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    OSF Little Company Of Mary - Surgery

    2850 West 95th Street Suite 102, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Quinteros is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Quinteros is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Genital Warts, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Quinteros is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery and American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Internal Medicine

    Millennium Park Medical Associates SC

    30 S Michigan Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Farah Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Hypopituitarism, Oral Herpes, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Acne, and Intrauterine Device Insertion. Dr. Khan is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    24+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vitaliy Poylin is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 24 years. Dr. Poylin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Poylin is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Stein is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 19 years. Dr. Stein is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Stein is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified).

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Chicago Gastro, LLC

    2835 N Sheffield Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Stephen Steiner is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Steiner is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Diverticular Disease, Heartburn, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Steiner is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced GI, LLC

    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Carl Atallah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Atallah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Childhood Volvulus, Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Atallah is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Advanced GI, LLC

    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Flicker is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Flicker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 30 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Painful Swallowing, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Flicker is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rodney Thill is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Thill is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Thill is board certified in American Board Of Surgery.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Silva is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 59 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Raddawi is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Imad Elkhatib is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Elkhatib is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 35 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Elkhatib is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    33+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Amy Halverson is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 33 years. Dr. Halverson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Crohn's Disease, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Halverson is board certified in American Board Of Colon And Rectal Surgery - Colon & Rectal Surgery (Certified).

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1740 W Taylor St, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Herand Abcarian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Abcarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Fistula, Anorectal Abscess, Hemorrhoids, Ileostomy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Cook County Health

    1969 W Ogden Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ariane Abcarian is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 18 years. Dr. Abcarian is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Lynch Syndrome, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    UI Health Surgery Center

    1801 W Taylor St Ste 3F, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anders Mellgren is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Mellgren is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Bowel Incontinence, Rectal Prolapse, Encopresis, Sacral Nerve Stimulation, and Ileostomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    Colorectal Surgery

    Associates In Cardiology

    1725 W Harrison St Ste 1138, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Henry Govekar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Govekar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Anal Fissure
    General Surgery

    Meridian Behavioral Health Services

    2800 N Sheridan Rd Ste 108, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Timothy Heilizer is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Heilizer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Anal Fissure. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Paget Disease of the Breast, Proctitis, Hernia Surgery, and Bladder Reconstruction.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Anal Fissure?

    An anal fissure is a small split or tear in the thin moist tissue (mucosa) lining the lower rectum (anus).

    When should I see an Anal Fissure doctor near Chicago, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing an Anal Fissure doctor near Chicago, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Anal Fissure doctors near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Anal Fissure doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with an Anal Fissure doctor near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Anal Fissure doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with an Anal Fissure doctor near Chicago, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Anal Fissure doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Anal Fissure doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Anal Fissure doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find an Anal Fissure doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Anal Fissure doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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