Experienced in Achalasia

Dr. Tamer Atassi

Gastroenterology
Aurora Healthcare
GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC
9921 Southwest Hwy, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
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Experienced in Achalasia
Aurora Healthcare
GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC
9921 Southwest Hwy, 
Oak Lawn, IL 
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Overview

Tamer Atassi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Atassi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Achalasia. His top areas of expertise are Acute Pancreatitis, Intestinal Cancer, Swallowing Difficulty, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy.

Residency
Indiana University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Fellowships
John Hopkins University Hospital, Gastroenterology
Hospital Affiliations
Silver Cross Hospital And Medical Centers
Advocate Christ Hospital & Medical Center
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cambia Health Solutions
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CareFirst
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Celtic
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Devoted Health
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Health Alliance
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Humana
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Meridian Choice
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Oscar
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TeamCare
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Trustmark
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Locations

GI Partners of Illinois, LLC
9921 Southwest Hwy, Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Call: 708-499-5678
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