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 Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. 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.
Prime Healthcare Illinois Medical Group LLC
Peter Mihalakakos is a General Surgeon in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Mihalakakos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Mihalakakos is currently accepting new patients.
Chicago Surgical Clinic, Ltd
Yelena Levitin, MD, FACS, is a general and minimally invasive surgeon treating patients throughout the Northwest suburbs and Greater Chicagoland area. She sees patients at Chicago Surgical Clinic, in Arlington Heights, Illinois, where she also serves as medical director. With nearly 25 years of experience, Dr. Levitin is highly skilled in all aspects of surgery, including trauma, reconstructive and extirpative procedures, emergency care, and surgical endoscopy.Passionate about education, Dr. Levitin’s interest in science and medicine began during her time at the prestigious Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois, where she pursued a Bachelor of Science in Molecular Biology. She later continued her medical education at Northwestern, enrolling in The Feinberg School of Medicine. After earning her medical doctorate in 1995, Dr. Levitin completed her residency at Rush-Pres-St. Luke's Hospital in Chicago, Illinois, and ultimately decided to specialize in minimally invasive and general surgery.Dr. Levitin’s wide range of clinical expertise also includes reconstructive, endoscopic, and incision-less surgery. She prides herself in being at the forefront of surgical diagnosis, innovation, and technology. Dr. Levitin has always been committed to providing high-quality urgent and emergency care to her patients. Dr. Levitin’s experience and surgical skill set allows her patients to get back on their feet as soon as possibleShe has owned and operated Chicago Surgical Clinic for more than 18 years, and is currently closely affiliated with the Associated Surgical Center, as well as the Advocate and AMITA hospital systems.Outside of the office, Dr. Levitin enjoys swimming, long walks with her two rescue dogs, and spending time with her family. Dr. Levitin is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Hernia, Umbilical Hernia, Hemangiopericytoma, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
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 a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Cronkhite-Canada Disease. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Endoscopy, and Stent Placement.
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.