Michael Ujiki
Elite in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Dr. Michael Ujiki

General Surgery | Counselor | Bariatric Medicine
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
Evanston, IL 
Offers Telehealth

Elite in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Endeavor Health
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 800, 
Evanston, IL 
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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 Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). 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 30 articles in the study of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).

Graduate Institution
Northwestern Feinberg School Of Medicine, 2000
Residency
Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine, Gastrointestinal Cancer, 2005
Specialties
General Surgery
Counselor
Bariatric Medicine
Licenses
Surgery in IL
Board Certifications
American Board Of Surgery
Fellowships
Legacy Health System, Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2008
Hospital Affiliations
Swedish Hospital
Northshore University Healthsystem - Evanston Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Japanese
Gender
Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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Celtic
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Cigna
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Devoted Health
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Health Care Services Corporation
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Medicaid
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  • HMO
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  • POS
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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Locations

Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 800, Evanston, IL 60201
Call: 847-570-1700
Other Locations
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, Glenview, IL 60026
Call: 847-570-1700
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 717, Evanston, IL 60201
Call: 847-570-1700
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1200 S. York St., Suite 1240, Elmhurst, IL 60126
Call: 331-221-6140

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.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

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

Multi-center ESG Randomized Interventional Trial (MERIT-Trial)
Multi-center ESG Randomized Interventional Trial (MERIT-Trial)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: October 18, 2022
Intervention Type: Behavioral, Device
Study Phase: Not Applicable
Prospective Registry for Trans-Orifice Endoscopic Suturing Applications
Prospective Registry for Trans-Orifice Endoscopic Suturing Applications
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 07, 2021
A Randomized Controlled Study of Self Fixating Mesh Versus Non Fixating Polyester Mesh for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
A Randomized Controlled Study of Self Fixating Mesh Versus Non Fixating Polyester Mesh for Laparoscopic Inguinal Hernia Repair
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 11, 2019
Intervention Type: Procedure
Study Phase: Not Applicable
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187 Total Publications

What to do when Heller myotomy fails: pneumatic dilation, redo Heller, or peroral endoscopic myotomy?
What to do when Heller myotomy fails: pneumatic dilation, redo Heller, or peroral endoscopic myotomy?
Journal: Journal of gastrointestinal surgery : official journal of the Society for Surgery of the Alimentary Tract
Published: July 24, 2025
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2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128, 
Glenview, IL 
 (8.8 miles away)
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Languages Spoken:
English
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John G. Linn, MD, a gastrointestinal and general surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in foregut and bariatric surgery. He treats a range of conditions including gallbladder disease, hernias and complex abdominal wall defects. Dr. Linn performs advanced procedures such as laparoscopic hernia repair, cholecystectomy and abdominal wall reconstruction to help patients improve digestive health and function. Dr. Linn is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Hiatal Hernia, Gallbladder Removal, and Endoscopy.

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Areas of Expertise

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  • Elite
  • Achalasia
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  • Endoscopy
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  • Gallbladder Removal
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    Elite
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  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
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    Elite
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  • Hernia
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    Elite
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  • Hiatal Hernia
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  • Barrett Esophagus
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  • Choledocholithiasis
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    Distinguished
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  • Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia
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    Distinguished
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  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
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    Distinguished
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  • Esophagitis
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    Distinguished
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  • Gallbladder Disease
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  • Cholecystitis
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    Advanced
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  • Esophageal Perforation
    Dr. Ujiki is
    Advanced
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  • Gallstones
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    Advanced
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  • Gastrointestinal Fistula
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    Advanced
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  • Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
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    Advanced
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  • Mesenchymoma
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    Advanced
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  • Experienced
  • Acute Pancreatitis
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    Experienced
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  • Bile Duct Stricture
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    Experienced
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  • Biliary Dyskinesia
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  • Cellulitis
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  • Childhood Pancreatitis
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  • Chronic Erosive Gastritis
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