The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Fistula Doctors Near Me in joliet, IL

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Fistula Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Fistula near joliet, IL. Of these, 12 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    330 Madison St., 
    Joliet, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Manuel Corrales is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Corrales is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Corrales is board certified in Surgery and Surgery — Surgery. Dr. Corrales is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Referral may be required

    R K Natesh MD

    1100 Essington Rd, Ste 6, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Ramanathapur Natesh is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Natesh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 13 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Thrombophlebitis, Gangrene, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy. Dr. Natesh is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Natesh is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    9550 W 167th St, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (12.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    James O'donnell is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Orland Park, Illinois. Dr. O'donnell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Cholecystitis, Gallbladder Disease, Colostomy, and Gastrostomy. Dr. O'donnell is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. O'donnell is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1890 Silver Cross Blvd., 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (5.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Lithuanian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Marius Katilius is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Katilius is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Cellulitis, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallbladder Disease, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery. Dr. Katilius is board certified in General Surgery — General Surgery and General Surgery. Dr. Katilius is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, French
    Accepting New Patients

    Reza Gamagami is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Gamagami is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Progressive Surgical Associates SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 410, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Nikesh Lath is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Lath is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 10 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Gallstones, Choledocholithiasis, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Colostomy. Dr. Lath is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Bmi Surgery SC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 260, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (6.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Christopher Joyce is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Joyce is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Obesity, Obesity in Children, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Sleeve Gastrectomy, and Gastrectomy.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery | Surgical Oncology | Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required
    17495 S. La Grange Road, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (13.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Felipe Gracias is a General Surgeon and a Surgical Oncologist practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Gracias is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 20 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hernia, Choledocholithiasis, Breast Cancer in Men, Hernia Surgery, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Gracias is board certified in Surgery, Robotic Surgery — Robotic Surgery, Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery, Surgery — Surgery, Robotic Surgery, and Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery — Laparoscopic Colorectal Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Colorectal Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Sanath Kumar, MD, Ltd

    9445 W 144th Pl, 
    Orland Park, IL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Kannada, Sanskrit, Tamil
    Accepting New Patients

    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 Gastrointestinal Fistula. 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 Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Matthew Peahl DC SC

    12701 W 143rd St Ste 110, 
    Homer Glen, IL 
     (10.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Chirag Dholakia is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Homer Glen, Illinois. Dr. Dholakia is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Gallstones, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy. Dr. Dholakia is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Internal Medicine

    Adventist Bolingbrook Hospital

    500 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Milind Shirsat is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Shirsat is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 31 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Infant Hyperglycemia, Sepsis, Ureteroscopy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Shirsat is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Fistula

    Adventist Health Partners Inc

    1000 Remington Blvd, 
    Bolingbrook, IL 
     (10.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Patrick Szachowicz is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Dr. Szachowicz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Fistula. He is also highly rated in 22 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Dementia, Sepsis, Anemia, Colonoscopy, and Bone Graft.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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 joliet, 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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