Overview
Monika Krezalek, MD, a colorectal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive and robotic techniques to treat colon and rectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease, diverticulitis and benign anorectal conditions. She leads the nationally accredited Rectal Cancer Program at Endeavor Health, where she collaborates with a multidisciplinary team to deliver comprehensive, coordinated care. Dr. Krezalek is committed to advancing surgical innovation to improve recovery for patients and is dedicated to advancing excellence in colorectal surgery and cancer care.
Dr. Krezalek is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. Her top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Hemorrhoids, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Small Bowel Resection.
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
757 Park Ave. West, Suite 2850, Highland Park, IL 60035
1000 Central St., Suite 800, Evanston, IL 60201
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
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Endeavor Health Medical Group
James Spitz, MD, a colon and rectal surgeon at Endeavor Health, is board-certified in colorectal surgery with expertise in the diagnosis and surgical management of benign and malignant diseases of the colon, rectum and anus. He provides comprehensive care for conditions such as colorectal cancer, inflammatory bowel disease and complex anorectal disorders. Dr. Spitz combines advanced surgical skill with clear, compassionate communication to guide patients through every stage of treatment. Dr. Spitz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Encopresis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.
L M Prasad, MD, SC
John Park is a Colorectal Surgeon in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Park is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Bowel Incontinence. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- HemorrhoidsDr. Krezalek isDistinguished. Learn about Hemorrhoids.
- Rectal ProlapseDr. Krezalek isDistinguished. Learn about Rectal Prolapse.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Krezalek isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Krezalek isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Bowel IncontinenceDr. Krezalek isAdvanced. Learn about Bowel Incontinence.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Krezalek isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EncopresisDr. Krezalek isAdvanced. Learn about Encopresis.
- Familial Colorectal CancerDr. Krezalek isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Colorectal Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acrogeria, Gottron TypeDr. Krezalek isExperienced. Learn about Acrogeria, Gottron Type.
- Anorectal AbscessDr. Krezalek isExperienced. Learn about Anorectal Abscess.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Krezalek isExperienced. Learn about Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Bazex SyndromeDr. Krezalek isExperienced. Learn about Bazex Syndrome.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Krezalek isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Bladder ReconstructionDr. Krezalek isExperienced. Learn about Bladder Reconstruction.