The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors Near Me in Joliet, IL

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The 20 Best Diverticular Disease Doctors near Joliet, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 102 doctor with experience in Diverticular Disease near Joliet, IL. Of these, 88 are Experienced, 10 are Advanced and 4 are Distinguished.

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    Erik A. Swenson
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Erik Swenson is a General Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Swenson is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Ravi Ramakrishna
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    2100 Glenwood Ave., 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Kannada

    I am dedicated to providing the most compassionate and patient centered care. Dr. Ramakrishna is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Galactocoele, Breast Lump, Melorheostosis, and Melorheostosis with Osteopoikilosis.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    2 Uno Cir, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christy Hiser is a General Surgeon in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Hiser is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Diverticular Disease, Cellulitis, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Lymphadenectomy.

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    Ramanathapur Natesh
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    R K Natesh MD

    1100 Essington Rd, Ste 6, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramanathapur Natesh is a General Surgeon in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Natesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Thrombophlebitis, Phlegmasia Cerulea Dolens, Gangrene, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Reza Gamagami is a General Surgeon in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Gamagami is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy.

    James R. O'donnell
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    James O'donnell is a General Surgeon in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. O'donnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Folashade Kareem
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Hospital Medicine
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Hospital Medicine

    Duly Health And Care

    330 Madison St, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Yoruba

    Live better, live healthier. Dr. Kareem is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet

    333 Madison St, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Andrew Johanek is a Radiologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Johanek is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Retroversion of the Uterus, Vertigo, Visceromegaly, and Gallbladder Disease.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Radiology

    Ascension Saint Joseph-Joliet

    333 Madison St, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Groch is a Radiologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Groch is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Bronchogenic Cyst, Tenosynovitis, Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy, Hepatocerebral Degeneration, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease

    Office

    1200 Maple Rd Ste 3309, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Gregory Price is a Radiologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Price is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Vertigo, Herniated Disk, Tenosynovitis, and Pleurisy.

    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine

    Anandavally Pillai MD

    24342 Crowfoot Ct, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anandavally Pillai is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Pillai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. Her top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Kashyap N. Katwala
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    1206 E. 9th St., 
    Lockport, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    I treat patients in the way I would treat my loved ones. Dr. Katwala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Andrew Wunderlich
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    2100 Glenwood Ave., 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Each patient is a unique person requiring a specially tailored medical approach after thorough evaluation. Dr. Wunderlich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Renovascular Hypertension, Hypertensive Heart Disease, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Keyur Chauhan
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Family Medicine
    2100 Glenwood Ave., 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Gujarati , Hindi
    Offers Telehealth

    Individual patient orientated and evidence based medicine to provide excellent care and service to my patients and their families. I believe in team work and continuity of care. I would like to glorify the Lord by providing compassionate care and treating each patient respectfully. Dr. Chauhan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Lymphedema, Meige Disease, Primary Intestinal Lymphangiectasia, Endoscopy, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Manuel F. Corrales
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    330 Madison St., Suite 200, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    "I believe that communication is one of the most basic and important aspects in surgical care, and that being prepared for the ""in's and out's"" creates a more relaxed approach and better environment for the recovery of my patients.". Dr. Corrales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Office

    1051 Essington Rd Ste 250, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Suresh Bhalla is a Gastroenterologist in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Sanjay Pethkar
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Internal Medicine

    Suburban Healthcare Associates

    1421 Essington Road, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
    Offers Telehealth

    Sanjay Pethkar is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Pethkar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Familial Hypertension, and Endoscopy.

    Advanced in Diverticular Disease
    Advanced in Diverticular Disease

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    William Zelkovich is a Radiologist in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Zelkovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are CAPOS Syndrome, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Vertigo.

    Danial Jilani
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Diverticular Disease
    Interventional Radiology
    1206 E. 9th St., 
    Lockport, IL 
     (5.6 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    $27. Dr. Jilani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, Muscle Invasive Bladder Cancer, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Diverticular Disease
    Gastroenterology

    Digestive Health Partners LLC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 535, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Bachar Hamad is a Gastroenterologist in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Hamad is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Diverticular Disease. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Diverticular Disease?

    Diverticula are small, bulging sacs or pouches that form on the inner wall of the intestine. Diverticulitis occurs when these pouches become inflamed or infected. Most often, these pouches are in the lower part of the large intestine (colon).

    When should I see a Diverticular Disease doctor near Joliet, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near Joliet, 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Joliet, 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 Diverticular Disease doctors near Joliet, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor near Joliet, 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 Diverticular Disease doctor search results page. 

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

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Diverticular 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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