The 20 Best Chronic Pancreatitis Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Chronic Pancreatitis Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 413 doctor with experience in Chronic Pancreatitis near Illinois, US. Of these, 360 are Experienced, 44 are Advanced, 8 are Distinguished and 1 are Elite.

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    Imad Elkhatib
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Imad Elkhatib is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Elkhatib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Hareth Raddawi
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Rogelio Silva
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Elite in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Elite in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Mercyhealth Alpine

    7702 N Alpine Rd, 
    Loves Park, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Awais Ahmed is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Loves Park, Illinois. Dr. Ahmed is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Chronic Pancreatitis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

    The University Of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French, German
    Accepting New Patients

    Jeffrey Matthews is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Matthews is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Pancreatitis, Pancreatic Cancer, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Islet Cell Transplantation. Dr. Matthews is currently accepting new patients.

    Marc G. Mesleh
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Mesleh is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Mesleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Janaki Patel
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    1221 N Highland Ave 2nd Fl, 
    Aurora, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Janaki Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Aurora, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Esophagitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), and Endoscopy.

    Kamran Ayub
    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Ayub is a Family Medicine provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ayub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Rajesh S. Pillai
    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    745 Fletcher Dr, 
    Elgin, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Pillai is a Gastroenterologist in Elgin, Illinois. Dr. Pillai is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Rajesh N. Keswani
    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Rajesh Keswani is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Keswani has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

    Joyal O. Akkawi
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Family Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Primary Care

    6345 W 79th St, 
    Burbank, IL 
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joyal Akkawi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Burbank, Illinois. Dr. Akkawi has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. Her top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Nephrosclerosis, Hypertensive Heart Disease, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Malcolm Bilimoria
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    General Surgery

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    880 W. Central Rd., Suite 4400, 
    Arlington Heights, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Malcolm Bilimoria, MD, a general surgeon at Endeavor Health, is nationally recognized for his expertise in pancreas and liver surgery. With more than two decades of experience, he has performed over 3,000 complex procedures, including pylorus-preserving Whipple surgeries. Dr. Bilimoria offers minimally invasive and robotic surgical options as well as advanced techniques such as NanoKnife ablation for patients with locally advanced pancreas and biliary cancers. Dr. Bilimoria is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Pancreatectomy, and Splenectomy.

    Darren D. Ballard
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    17901 Governors Hwy, 
    Homewood, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Darren Ballard is a Gastroenterologist in Homewood, Illinois. Dr. Ballard is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Edward Villa
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Pharmacology | Counselor
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology | Pharmacology | Counselor

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Edward Charles Villa, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in advanced therapeutic endoscopy for complex digestive conditions. He treats concerns such as acid reflux, Barrett’s esophagus, pancreatic cysts and GI cancers. Dr. Villa performs procedures including esophageal pH monitoring, endoscopic ultrasound and other minimally invasive interventions to support diagnosis and treatment. Dr. Villa is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.

    Andrew Ross
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 880, 
    Evanston, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrew Scott Ross, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. He provides care for patients with gastrointestinal disorders ranging from reflux and ulcers to more complex conditions requiring advanced procedures. Dr. Ross uses evidence-based practices to guide treatment planning and collaborates with patients to manage symptoms and improve digestive health. His expertise supports both preventive screenings and ongoing management of chronic gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Ross is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Hereditary Pancreatitis, Barrett Esophagus, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Tarek Almouradi
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Internal Medicine

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Almouradi is an Internal Medicine provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Almouradi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    George N. Atia
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    The Illinois Center For Digestive And Liver Health

    200 Fox Glen Ct, 
    Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    George Atia is a Gastroenterologist in Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Atia is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Srinadh Komanduri
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinadh Komanduri is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Komanduri has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Kenneth D. Chi
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    2501 Compass Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Chi is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Chi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Gonzalo Pandolfi
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Chronic Pancreatitis
    Gastroenterology

    Suburban Gastroenterology, Ltd.

    1243 Rickert Dr., 
    Naperville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Gonzalo Pandolfi is a Gastroenterologist in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Pandolfi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Chronic Pancreatitis. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Chronic Pancreatitis?

    Pancreatitis is swelling of the pancreas. When pancreatitis recurs and worsens, causing irreversible damage to the pancreas, it is called chronic pancreatitis. It is a long-term problem.

    When should I see a Chronic Pancreatitis doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctors in Illinois, US?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Chronic Pancreatitis 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 Chronic Pancreatitis doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Chronic Pancreatitis 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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