The 20 Best Gastrostomy Doctors near East Chicago, IN

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Gastrostomy

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 350 doctor with experience in Gastrostomy near East Chicago, IN. Of these, 312 are Experienced and 38 are Advanced.

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    Manuel Perez
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    Chicago, IL 
     (11.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Perez is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

    Agop Tepeli
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Pulmonary Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Pulmonology

    17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3250, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Agop Tepeli is a Pulmonary Medicine provider in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Tepeli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Lung Metastases, Lung Nodules, Advanced Bronchoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Nadia K. Bozanich
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3500, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
     (13.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Nadia Bozanich is a Gastroenterologist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Bozanich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

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    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Tajudeen Ogbara M.D. S.C.

    2075 Indianapolis Blvd, 
    Whiting,, IN 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jayesh Madhani is a Cardiologist in Whiting,, Indiana. Dr. Madhani is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Necrosis, Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope, Hypertensive Heart Disease, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Chittaranjan A. Patel M.D.

    2075 Indianapolis Blvd, 
    Whiting, IN 
     (3.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Chittaranjan Patel is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whiting, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Lung Metastases, Enlarged Liver, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Colleen A. Heniff
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    10961 South Kedzie Avenue, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (13.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Colleen Heniff is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Heniff is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Hypertension, Infant Hyperglycemia, and Gastrostomy.

    John C. Elser
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    OSF Medical Group - Primary Care

    2850 West 95th Street Suite 101, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Elser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Elser is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Interventional Radiology

    St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramana Yedavalli is an Interventional Radiologist in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Yedavalli is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Lung Cancer, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Bone Marrow Aspiration, and Liver Embolization.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    219 Health Network Inc

    100 W Chicago Ave Ste F, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Matthew Libiran is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Libiran is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gastritis, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    219 Health Network Inc

    4320 Fir St Unit 408, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Eleazar Calero is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Calero is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Familial Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Gastrostomy, and Ureteroscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Community Care Network Internal Medicine-East Chicago

    2020 E Columbus Dr # A, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jaime Ruiz is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Ruiz is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Familial Combined Hyperlipidemia, Xanthoma, Cirrhosis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    219 Health Network Inc.

    4320 Fir St Unit 307, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Alfonso Blum is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Blum is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD), Renovascular Hypertension, Low Sodium Level, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Family Medicine

    Office

    4320 Fir St Unit 211, 
    East Chicago, IN 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lisa Richardson is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in East Chicago, Indiana. Dr. Richardson is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Nephrosclerosis, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Occu-Med PC

    2230 Indianapolis Blvd, 
    Whiting, IN 
     (3.1 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vijay Patel is a General Surgeon in Whiting, Indiana. Dr. Patel is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Protein Deficiency, Varicose Veins, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Oak Street Health Hammond

    5818 Columbia Ave, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (3.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ramesh Aggarwal is a primary care provider, practicing in Geriatrics in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Aggarwal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are COVID-19, Acute Kidney Failure, Sepsis, Bone Graft, and Vertebroplasty.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Benchik Medical Health Center PC

    1534 119th St, 
    Whiting, IN 
     (3.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paula Abrinko is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Whiting, Indiana. Dr. Abrinko is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. Her top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Familial Chronic Mucocutaneous Candidiasis, Esophagitis, Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    General Surgery

    Franciscan Health Hammond

    5454 Hohman Ave, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dougal D'souza is a General Surgeon in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. D'souza is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, Cellulitis, Hernia Surgery, and Colostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Health Hammond

    5454 Hohman Ave, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    18+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Almaz Abdyrakov is an Internal Medicine provider in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Abdyrakov has been practicing medicine for over 18 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Internal Medicine

    Franciscan Health Hammond

    5454 Hohman Ave, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Ritesh Panwar is an Internal Medicine provider in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Panwar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Gastrostomy
    Experienced in Gastrostomy

    Franciscan Health Hammond

    5454 Hohman Ave, 
    Hammond, IN 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Branislav Marcic is a Nephrologist in Hammond, Indiana. Dr. Marcic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Gastrostomy. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Kidney Disease, Acute Kidney Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Gastrostomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    When should I see a Gastrostomy doctor near East Chicago, IN?

    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 Gastrostomy doctor near East Chicago, IN?

    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 Gastrostomy doctors near East Chicago, IN?

    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 Gastrostomy doctors near East Chicago, IN?

    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 Gastrostomy doctor near East Chicago, IN?

    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 Gastrostomy doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctor near East Chicago, IN?

    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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy 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 Gastrostomy doctors near East Chicago, IN?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Gastrostomy 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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