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    MediFind found 160 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near Chicago, IL. Of these, 126 are Experienced, 31 are Advanced and 3 are Distinguished.

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    160 providers found
      Jan P. Kaminski
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery

      Advocate Illinois Masonic Digestive Health Center

      900 W Nelson St 1st Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Polish

      Jan Kaminski is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kaminski is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Anal Fissure, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Anorectal Abscess, Colostomy, and Ileostomy.

      Joaquin J. Estrada
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery

      Advocate Illinois Masonic Digestive Health Center

      900 W Nelson St 1st Fl, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (4.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Joaquin Estrada is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Estrada is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Genital Warts, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      What does Elite, Distinguished, Advanced, Experienced mean?
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      The Board Of Trustees Of The University Of Illinois

      1801 W Taylor St, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.2 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English, Spanish
      Accepting New Patients

      Lisa Shimotake is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Shimotake is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. Her top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Ogilvie Syndrome, Obesity, Gallbladder Removal, and Sleeve Gastrectomy. Dr. Shimotake is currently accepting new patients.

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      Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Distinguished in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery

      Rush University Medical Group

      1653 W Congress Pkwy, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (2.0 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Keith Millikan is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Millikan is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery. Dr. Millikan is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Neil Hyman is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hyman is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Hyman is currently accepting new patients.

      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

      The University Of Chicago

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients

      Konstantin Umanskiy is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Umanskiy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Umanskiy is currently accepting new patients.

      Ryan P. Merkow
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Surgical Oncology | General Surgery

      The University Of Chicago Medical Center

      5841 S Maryland Ave, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (6.7 miles away)
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Accepting New Patients
      Offers Telehealth

      Ryan Merkow is a Surgical Oncologist and a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Merkow is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Venous Thromboembolism (VTE), Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Pancreatectomy. Dr. Merkow is currently accepting new patients.

      Michael J. Rosen
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Michael Rosen is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rosen has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Hernia, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Thrombophlebitis, Hernia Surgery, and Endoscopy.

      Adam C. Stein
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      19+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Adam Stein is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stein has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

      Scott A. Strong
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      41+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Scott Strong is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Strong has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Vitaliy Y. Poylin
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      24+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Vitaliy Poylin is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Poylin has been practicing medicine for over 24 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Rajesh N. Keswani
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      25+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Rajesh Keswani is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Keswani has been practicing medicine for over 25 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

      Brian C. Brajcich
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Colorectal Surgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      10+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English

      Brian Brajcich is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Brajcich has been practicing medicine for over 10 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Fistula, Colorectal Cancer, Liver Failure, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

      Michael J. Sutherland
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      28+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Michael Sutherland is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sutherland has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Secondary Peritonitis, Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

      Kunjan S. Bhakta
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      21+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Kunjan Bhakta is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhakta has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

      Srinadh Komanduri
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Srinadh Komanduri is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Komanduri has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

      Hasan B. Alam
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      676 N St Clair St Ste 2320, Arkes Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      36+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Hasan Alam is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alam has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

      Abdul A. Aadam
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      20+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Abdul Aadam is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Aadam has been practicing medicine for over 20 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

      Eric S. Hungness
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      General Surgery
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      29+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Eric Hungness is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hungness has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Hiatal Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Gallbladder Removal, and Gastric Bypass.

      Stephen B. Hanauer
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
      Gastroenterology
      259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
      Chicago, IL 
       (1.3 miles away)
      Experience:
      49+ years
      Languages Spoken:
      English
      Offers Telehealth

      Stephen Hanauer is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Hanauer has been practicing medicine for over 49 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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      Last Updated: 10/30/2025

      What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Fistula?

      A gastrointestinal fistula is an abnormal opening in the stomach or intestines that allows the contents to leak to another part of the body.

      • Leaks that go through to a part of the intestines are called entero-enteral fistulas.
      • Leaks that go through to the skin are called enterocutaneous fistulas.
      • Other organs can be involved, such as the bladder, vagina, anus, and colon.

      When should I see a Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Chicago, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Chicago, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Chicago, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Chicago, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Chicago, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor search results page. 

      Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor near Chicago, 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctors near Chicago, IL?

      Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Gastrointestinal Fistula 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula doctor that offers video calls?

      Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Fistula 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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