The 20 Best Celiac Disease Doctors Near Me in Rockford, IL

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Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 14 doctor with experience in Celiac Disease near Rockford, IL. Of these, 13 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ilche Nonevski is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Nonevski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    Osf Medical Group-Primary Care-Rockford

    1502 Parkview Ave, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (1.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Zaidi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Aaron Shiels is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Shiels is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Macroamylasemia, Primary Biliary Cholangitis, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Stier is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Stier is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Kevin Peifer is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Peifer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Childhood Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nabil Baddour is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Baddour is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sunil Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Ulcerative Colitis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Experienced in Celiac Disease

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Chandrashekhar Thukral is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Thukral is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH), Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    George Tannous is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Tannous is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Encopresis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Bowel Incontinence, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Rockford Endoscopy Center

    401 Roxbury Rd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Clinton Snedegar is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Snedegar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Necrotizing Enterocolitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Deguide is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Deguide is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center

    5666 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Manley is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Manley is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Family Medicine

    OSF Healthcare Home Care

    9951 Rock Cut Xing, 
    Loves Park, IL 
     (4.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Kouimelis is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Loves Park, Illinois. Dr. Kouimelis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Low Potassium Level, Gitelman Syndrome, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Anemia, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Celiac Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Riverside

    8201 E Riverside Blvd, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (7.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Naser Khan is a Gastroenterologist in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Celiac Disease. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Celiac Disease?

    Celiac disease is a condition in which the immune system is abnormally sensitive to gluten, a protein found in wheat, rye, and barley. Celiac disease is an autoimmune disorder; autoimmune disorders occur when the immune system malfunctions and attacks the body's own tissues and organs. Without a strict, lifelong gluten-free diet, inflammation resulting from immune system overactivity may cause a wide variety of signs and symptoms involving many parts of the body.

    When should I see a Celiac Disease doctor near Rockford, 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 a Celiac Disease doctor near Rockford, 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 Celiac Disease doctors near Rockford, 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 Celiac Disease doctors near Rockford, 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 a Celiac Disease doctor near Rockford, 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 Celiac Disease doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Celiac Disease 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 a Celiac Disease doctor near Rockford, 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease 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 Celiac Disease doctors near Rockford, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Celiac Disease 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 a Celiac Disease doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Celiac Disease 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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