The 20 Best Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Doctors Near Me in pekin, IL

Find the Top Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 10 doctor with experience in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor near pekin, IL. Of these, 10 are Experienced.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Edward E. Cho
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Edward E. Cho
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    OSF Saint Francis - Acute Care Surgery

    530 Northeast Glen Oak Avenue, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    309-624-9920
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Korean
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    Edward Cho is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Cho is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Pancreatitis, Gallbladder Disease, Childhood Pancreatitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hepatectomy. Dr. Cho is board certified in American Board Of Surgery. Dr. Cho is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Kimberly P. Ku
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Kimberly P. Ku
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    1641 Broadway Street, 
    Pekin, IL 
     (2.3 miles away)
    309-662-2102
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Kimberly Ku is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Pekin, Illinois. Dr. Ku is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, and Lung Cancer. Dr. Ku is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Ku is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor
    Referral may be required

    OSF HealthCare Cancer Institute - Medical Oncology

    1310 N Missouri Ave, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (10.6 miles away)
    309-308-3800
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    John Migas is an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Migas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 9 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Breast Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Colorectal Cancer, and Familial Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Migas is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Migas is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Madhuri Bajaj
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Madhuri Bajaj
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Madhuri Bajaj is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Bajaj is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 85 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Paget Disease of the Breast, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Bajaj is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Bajaj is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Srinivas Jujjavarapu
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Srinivas Jujjavarapu
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Telugu
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Srinivas Jujjavarapu is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Jujjavarapu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 97 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Colorectal Cancer, Colorectal Cancer, Lynch Syndrome, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Jujjavarapu is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Jujjavarapu is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Paul A. Fishkin
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Paul A. Fishkin
    Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Paul Fishkin is an Oncologist and an Internal Medicine provider practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Fishkin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 89 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, and Bone Marrow Aspiration. Dr. Fishkin is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Fishkin is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Mohammad F. Asad
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Mohammad F. Asad
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammad Asad is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Asad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 43 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Severe Congenital Neutropenia, Chronic Familial Neutropenia, Agranulocytosis, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Gastrostomy. Dr. Asad is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Asad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Vatsala Katiyar
    Hematology | Oncology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Vatsala Katiyar
    Hematology | Oncology
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Vatsala Katiyar is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Katiyar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 2 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Anemia, Lung Cancer, Pleuropulmonary Blastoma, and Colorectal Cancer. Dr. Katiyar is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Katiyar is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Nadia Q. Rehman
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Nadia Q. Rehman
    Hematology | Oncology | Internal Medicine
    Referral may be required

    Illinois CancerCare, P.C.

    8940 North Wood Sage Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (12.0 miles away)
    309-243-3000
    Languages Spoken:
    English
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    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Nadia Rehman is a Hematologist and an Oncologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Rehman is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. She is also highly rated in 49 other conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Anemia, Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Microdiscectomy. Dr. Rehman is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Rehman is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Srinivas R. Puli
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor

    Dr. Srinivas R. Puli
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    OSF Medical Group - Gastroenterology

    5105 North Glen Park Place Road, 
    Peoria, IL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    309-308-5900
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Telugu
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    Accepting New Patients
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    Srinivas Puli is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Peoria, Illinois. Dr. Puli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor. He is also highly rated in 42 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Jaundice, Gallbladder Disease, Cholecystitis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Puli is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. Dr. Puli is currently accepting new patients.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor?

    A gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST) is a type of tumor that occurs in the gastrointestinal tract, most commonly in the stomach or small intestine. This type of tumor is thought to grow from specialized cells found in the gastrointestinal tract called interstitial cells of Cajal (ICCs) or precursors to these cells. Affected individuals can develop one or more tumors. GISTs are usually found in adults between ages 40 and 70; rarely, children and young adults develop this type of tumor.

    When should I see a Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near pekin, 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 Stromal Tumor doctor near pekin, 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 do I find the best Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctor near pekin, IL?

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    How does MediFind rank Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor doctors near pekin, 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 Stromal Tumor doctors near pekin, 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 Stromal Tumor doctor near pekin, 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 Stromal Tumor doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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 Stromal Tumor doctor near pekin, 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 Stromal Tumor 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 Stromal Tumor 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 Stromal Tumor doctors near pekin, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor 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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