Ikechukwu B. Achebe
Experienced in Esophageal Perforation

Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe

Gastroenterology
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
7 Years of Experience

Experienced in Esophageal Perforation
Northwestern Medical Group
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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Overview

Ikechukwu Achebe is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Achebe has been practicing medicine for over 7 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Cholecystitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 21 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Esophageal Perforation.

Graduate Institution
Rush University Medical College, 2019.0
Residency
Cook County Health and Hospitals System
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)
Fellowships
UMass Chan Medical School
Hospital Affiliations
Northwestern Memorial Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611
Call: 312-695-5620

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.


21 Total Publications

Endoscopic management of a massive esophageal perforation following pneumatic dilation.
Endoscopic management of a massive esophageal perforation following pneumatic dilation.
Journal: VideoGIE : an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Published: December 19, 2024
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