Dean N. Silas
Experienced in Achalasia

Dr. Dean N. Silas

Gastroenterology
Aurora Healthcare
Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology
7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
Niles, IL 
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Experienced in Achalasia
Aurora Healthcare
Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology
7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
Niles, IL 
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Overview

Dean Silas is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Silas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 5 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Residency
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Internal Medicine
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Fellowships
University of Colorado School of Medicine, Gastroenterology
Hospital Affiliations
Advocate Lutheran General Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology
7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, Niles, IL 60714
Call: 847-318-9595
Other Locations
Advocate Medical Group Niles
Niles, IL 60714

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Silas has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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.


5 Total Publications

Diagnosis of a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor With Spontaneous Rupture.
Diagnosis of a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor With Spontaneous Rupture.
Journal: Cureus
Published: March 04, 2023
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Areas of Expertise

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    • Distinguished
    • Choledocholithiasis
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    • Ascites
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    • Benign Esophageal Stricture
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    • Endoscopy
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    • Gastrectomy
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    • Achalasia
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    • Alcoholic Cirrhosis
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    • Autoimmune Hepatitis
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