The 20 Best Encopresis Doctors Near Me in lockport, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Encopresis near lockport, IL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Zahid A. Afzal
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Zahid A. Afzal
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd, Ste 520, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
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    Zahid Afzal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Afzal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Afzal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Encopresis
    Advanced in Encopresis
    Referral may be required

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    815-300-1100
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Charles Berkelhammer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Berkelhammer is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Berkelhammer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Ashish R. Shah
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Ashish R. Shah
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    815-937-5200
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Ashish Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Erik Borncamp
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Erik Borncamp
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required
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    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    815-717-8730
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Erik Borncamp is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Borncamp is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 15 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Borncamp is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Reza A. Gamagami
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Reza A. Gamagami
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (7.5 miles away)
    815-717-8730
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
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    Reza Gamagami is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Gamagami is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 28 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Diverticular Disease, Hiatal Hernia, Small Bowel Resection, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Gamagami is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Sanath S. Kumar
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Sanath S. Kumar
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sanath Kumar, MD, Ltd

    9445 W 144th Pl, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (11.0 miles away)
    708-460-8081
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil
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    Sanath Kumar is a Colorectal Surgeon practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Kumar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Rectal Prolapse, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Hernia Surgery, and Ureteroscopy. Dr. Kumar is board certified in American Board Of Colon & Rectal Surgery. Dr. Kumar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Sheela R. Mahendra
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Sheela R. Mahendra
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Referral may be required

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    120 Spalding Dr., Suite 411, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    331-221-9275
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Sheela Mahendra is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Mahendra is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Delayed Growth, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Malnutrition, and Swallowing Difficulty. Dr. Mahendra is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics. Dr. Mahendra is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Virginia O. Shaffer
    Colorectal Surgery | Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Virginia O. Shaffer
    Colorectal Surgery | Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine At Ingalls - Tinley Park

    6701 W. 159th St., 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    708-429-3300
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Virginia Shaffer is a Colorectal Surgeon and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Shaffer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Rectal Prolapse, Diverticular Disease, Colorectal Cancer, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Shaffer is board certified in Colon And Rectal Surgery Surgery. Dr. Shaffer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Shilpa V. Iyer
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Shilpa V. Iyer
    Obstetrics and Gynecology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    14290 S La Grange Rd, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    844-755-8267
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Shilpa Iyer is an Obstetrics and Gynecologist practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. Iyer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Urinary Incontinence, Frequent or Urgent Urination, Stress Urinary Incontinence, and Uterine Prolapse. Dr. Iyer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Robert E. Carroll
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Robert E. Carroll
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1331 W 75th St, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    866-600-2273
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
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    Robert Carroll is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Michelle M. Lipman
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Michelle M. Lipman
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Medical Group Gastroenterology At Woodridge

    2363 63rd St, 
    Woodridge, IL 
     (12.6 miles away)
    630-312-2590
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Michelle Lipman is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Woodridge, Illinois. Dr. Lipman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastric Dysmotility, Ulcerative Colitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Lipman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Vincent C. Muscarello
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Vincent C. Muscarello
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    708-923-4000
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Vincent Muscarello is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Muscarello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Alexis Serrano
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Alexis Serrano
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required
    12251 S 80th Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    630-232-0202
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Alexis Serrano is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Serrano is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. She is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastritis, Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Serrano is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified). Dr. Serrano is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. William Kosmala
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. William Kosmala
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Oreilly Gastroenterology Consultants LLC

    12150 S Harlem Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    708-361-4778
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    William Kosmala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kosmala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Daniel J. O'reilly
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Encopresis

    Dr. Daniel J. O'reilly
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Oreilly Gastroenterology Consultants LLC

    12150 S Harlem Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    708-361-4778
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Daniel O'reilly is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. O'reilly is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Encopresis. He is also highly rated in 3 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Barrett Esophagus, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Encopresis?

    If a child over 4 years of age has been toilet trained, and still passes stool and soils clothes, it is called encopresis. The child may or may not be doing this on purpose.

    When should I see an Encopresis doctor near lockport, 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 an Encopresis doctor near lockport, 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 do I find the best Encopresis doctor near lockport, IL?

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    How does MediFind rank Encopresis doctors near lockport, 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 Encopresis doctors near lockport, 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 an Encopresis doctor near lockport, 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 Encopresis doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Encopresis 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 an Encopresis doctor near lockport, 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis 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 Encopresis doctors near lockport, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Encopresis 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 an Encopresis doctor that offers video calls?

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