The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors Near Me in Niles, IL

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The 20 Best Lower Esophageal Ring Doctors near Niles, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 137 doctor with experience in Lower Esophageal Ring near Niles, IL. Of these, 117 are Experienced, 18 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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    Peter Sargon
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Assyrian

    Peter Sargon is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Sargon is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Sclerosing Cholangitis, Bile Duct Stricture, Bile Duct Obstruction, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Dean N. Silas
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dean Silas is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Silas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Ascites, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Asif M. Lakha
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Asif Lakha is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Lakha is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Acute Pancreatitis, Jaundice, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Scott Siglin
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Siglin is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Siglin is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Painful Swallowing, Swallowing Difficulty, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Marc S. Fine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Fine is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Fine is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Swallowing Difficulty, Painful Swallowing, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Michael Sprang
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    9650 Gross Point Rd., Suite 3900, 
    Skokie, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael E. Sprang, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, evaluates and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver and pancreas. He provides diagnostic and therapeutic care to help patients manage gastrointestinal symptoms and chronic digestive disorders. Dr. Sprang is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Turcot Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Scott Bolton
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Pediatric Gastroenterology | Pediatrics

    Chicagoland Childrens Health Alliance

    3232 Lake Ave., Suite 330, 
    Wilmette, IL 
     (5.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Scott Bolton is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist and a Pediatrics provider in Wilmette, Illinois. Dr. Bolton is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Enteropathy, Gastritis, and Endoscopy.

    Mukund Venu
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Midwest Digestive Health And Nutrition

    900 East Rand Road, Suite 120, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    12+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Dr. Mukund Venu is a Wisconsin native and has lived in the Chicago area for over 10 years. He graduated from Saint Louis University, where he earned both his B.A. in history and medical degree. He completed his internal medicine residency training and gastroenterology and hepatology fellowship training at Medical College of Wisconsin. He also completed a visiting professorship at the Mayo Clinic.Dr. Venu is a board-certified gastroenterologist who specializes in general gastroenterology, colon cancer screening, esophageal disorders, as well as endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures. He is an active member of American Gastroenterological Association, where he serves on the Nominating Committee, as well as the American College of Gastroenterology where he serves on the Training Committee. Dr. Venu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Swallowing Difficulty, Encopresis, Bowel Incontinence, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Chicago Gastro, LLC

    2835 N Sheffield Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (9.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    John Czarnecki is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Czarnecki is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Lower Esophageal Ring, Benign Esophageal Stricture, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    7900 N Milwaukee Ave, Ste 19, 
    Niles, IL 
     (0.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Abdul Haseeb is a Gastroenterologist in Niles, Illinois. Dr. Haseeb is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Cholestasis, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Mani Mahdavian
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Midtown Gastroenterology And Liver Disease, LLC

    150 N River Rd, 
    Des Plaines, IL 
     (5.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Farsi, German
    Offers Telehealth

    Mani Mahdavian is a Gastroenterologist in Des Plaines, Illinois. Dr. Mahdavian is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Diverticular Disease, Pancreatic Cancer, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Kenneth D. Chi
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    2501 Compass Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kenneth Chi is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Chi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Jonathan Williams
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Gastroenterology Consultants Of The North Shore

    2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 105, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Williams is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Williams is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Tenesmus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Farhan Quader
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Endeavor Health Medical Group

    1000 Central St., Suite 717, 
    Evanston, IL 
     (6.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Farhan Abdul Quader, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in gastroenterology and internal medicine. He evaluates and treats conditions affecting the digestive system, offering patients comprehensive care for issues ranging from routine screenings to complex gastrointestinal disorders. Dr. Quader’s expertise in internal medicine enhances his ability to address related health concerns and coordinate care across specialties. His approach emphasizes accuracy in diagnosis and individualized treatment planning. Dr. Quader is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Hiatal Hernia, Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia, Achalasia, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Peter J. Kahrilas
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (12.9 miles away)
    Experience:
    47+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kahrilas has been practicing medicine for over 47 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    GI Solutions Of Illiniois LLC

    7447 W Talcott Ave, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (2.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jonathan Erlich is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Erlich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Gas Bloat Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Bruce S. Bernheim
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Internal Medicine

    Advocate Medical Group Internal Medicine

    1775 Ballard Rd, 
    Park Ridge, IL 
     (2.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bruce Bernheim is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Park Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Bernheim is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, and Cronkhite-Canada Disease.

    Jeffrey Jacobs
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, PLLC

    2501 Compass Rd., Suite 130, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Jeffrey Jacobs is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Jacobs is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Ronald A. Bloom
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    2501 Compass Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ronald Bloom is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Bloom is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Diarrhea, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Baseer M. Qazi
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Lower Esophageal Ring
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    2501 Compass Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
     (5.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Urdu

    Baseer Qazi is a Gastroenterologist in Glenview, Illinois. Dr. Qazi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Lower Esophageal Ring. His top areas of expertise are Gastric Dysmotility, Hemorrhoids, Diarrhea, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Lower Esophageal Ring?

    A lower esophageal ring is an abnormal ring of tissue that forms where the esophagus (the tube from the mouth to the stomach) and stomach meet.

    When should I see a Lower Esophageal Ring doctor near Niles, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor near Niles, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctors near Niles, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctors near Niles, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor near Niles, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Lower Esophageal Ring 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor near Niles, 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 Lower Esophageal Ring 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 Lower Esophageal Ring 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctors near Niles, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Lower Esophageal Ring 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 Lower Esophageal Ring doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Lower Esophageal Ring 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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