Overview
Michael Ujiki, MD, a gastrointestinal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions of the esophagus, stomach and gallbladder. After beginning his career in business, Dr. Ujiki found his true calling in medicine, where he now combines advanced surgical innovation with compassionate care. He prioritizes reducing recovery time and improving outcomes through cutting-edge techniques, including incisionless and laparoscopic surgeries.
Dr. Ujiki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 189 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, he has co-authored 1 article in the study of Esophageal Perforation.
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Locations
1000 Central St., Suite 800, Evanston, IL 60201
2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, Glenview, IL 60026
1000 Central St., Suite 717, Evanston, IL 60201
1200 S. York St., Suite 1240, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Ujiki has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
3 Clinical Trials
Loyola University Medical Center
Richard Freeman is a General Surgeon in Maywood, Illinois. Dr. Freeman is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Esophageal Perforation, Pleural Effusion, Lung Cancer, Stent Placement, and Thymectomy.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
H. Mason Hedberg, MD, a minimally invasive gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, uses advanced surgical techniques to improve outcomes and reduce recovery time. He is especially interested in using small-incision and endoscopic approaches to address conditions that affect patients' quality of life. Dr. Hedberg is also exploring the use of gastric stimulation and other technologies to treat complex GI disorders through less invasive means. Dr. Hedberg is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Hernia, Hiatal Hernia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Endeavor Health Medical Group
Seth Krantz, MD, a thoracic surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive surgery for lung and esophageal cancers, including robotic-assisted techniques. As chief of thoracic surgery, he is committed to personalized care, from diagnosis through recovery, and is actively involved in research exploring genetic risk factors for cancer. Dr. Krantz is particularly focused on improving early detection and expanding lung cancer screening using genetic insights to better identify patients at risk. Dr. Krantz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Esophageal Perforation. His top areas of expertise are Lung Cancer, Lung Nodules, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.
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
- Elite
- AchalasiaDr. Ujiki isElite. Learn about Achalasia.
- EndoscopyDr. Ujiki isElite. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Gallbladder RemovalDr. Ujiki isElite. Learn about Gallbladder Removal.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HerniaDr. Ujiki isElite. Learn about Hernia.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Ujiki isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Distinguished
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Ujiki isDistinguished. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Ujiki isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Ujiki isDistinguished. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Ujiki isDistinguished. Learn about Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- EsophagitisDr. Ujiki isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gallbladder DiseaseDr. Ujiki isDistinguished. Learn about Gallbladder Disease.
- Advanced
- CholecystitisDr. Ujiki isAdvanced. Learn about Cholecystitis.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Ujiki isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- GallstonesDr. Ujiki isAdvanced. Learn about Gallstones.
- Gastrointestinal FistulaDr. Ujiki isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Fistula.
- Gastrointestinal Stromal TumorDr. Ujiki isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor.
- MesenchymomaDr. Ujiki isAdvanced. Learn about Mesenchymoma.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Ujiki isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Ujiki isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Biliary DyskinesiaDr. Ujiki isExperienced. Learn about Biliary Dyskinesia.
- CellulitisDr. Ujiki isExperienced. Learn about Cellulitis.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Ujiki isExperienced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Ujiki isExperienced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.