The 20 Best Peptic Ulcer Doctors Near Me in Loves Park, IL

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The 20 Best Peptic Ulcer Doctors near Loves Park, IL

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 101 doctor with experience in Peptic Ulcer near Loves Park, IL. Of these, 93 are Experienced, 6 are Advanced and 2 are Distinguished.

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101 providers found
    Distinguished in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Distinguished in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    1728 Red Oak Ln, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Kikta is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Kikta is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Kikta is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Swedishamerican Hospital

    1401 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Kendall Boone is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Boone is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Arterial Embolism, Thoracic Aortic Aneurysm, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Boone is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery | General Surgery

    Swedishamerican Hospital

    1401 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Sara Mijal is a Vascular Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Mijal is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, and Arterial Embolism. Dr. Mijal is currently accepting new patients.

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    Distinguished in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery
    Distinguished in Peptic Ulcer
    Vascular Surgery
    5668 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Leslie Edgcomb is a Vascular Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Edgcomb is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Peptic Ulcer, Cellulitis, Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, and Chronic Recurrent Multifocal Osteomyelitis.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Intensive Care Medicine

    Office

    5668 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mary Keller is an Intensive Care Medicine provider in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Keller is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Paget Disease of the Breast, Breast Cancer, Necrosis, Hernia Surgery, and Lymphadenectomy.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Emergency Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Emergency Medicine

    Rosecrance Inc

    1401 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (3.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Yang Liu is an Emergency Medicine provider in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Liu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Morning Sickness, and Necrosis.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Office

    5668 E State St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (4.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Lawrence Prabhakar is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Prabhakar is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Rectal Prolapse, Colorectal Cancer, Bladder Reconstruction, and Hernia Surgery.

    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Advanced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Office

    11475 N 2nd St, 
    Machesney Park, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Terry Strawser is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Machesney Park, Illinois. Dr. Strawser is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Peptic Ulcer, Necrosis, and Neuralgia.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Swedishamerican Hospital

    2909 N Main St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rose Stocker is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Stocker is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Hyperthyroidism, Peripheral Neuropathy, Thyroid Storm, and Childhood Iron Deficiency Anemia.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Swedishamerican Hospital

    2909 N Main St, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (1.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Mohammed Khan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Khan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Familial Hypertension, Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, and Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Mercyhealth Family Medicine Residency Program-Rockford

    7702 N Alpine Rd, 
    Loves Park, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Sandra Labak is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Loves Park, Illinois. Dr. Labak is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Hypertension, Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism, Familial Hypertension, and Type 2 Diabetes (T2D).

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Mercyhealth Family Medicine Residency Program-Rockford

    7702 N Alpine Rd, 
    Loves Park, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Paul Schroeder is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Loves Park, Illinois. Dr. Schroeder is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), Sitosterolemia, and Hypothyroidism.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Mercyhealth Alpine

    7702 N Alpine Rd, 
    Loves Park, IL 
     (1.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Anqi Li is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Loves Park, Illinois. Dr. Li is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophageal Cancer, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Office

    2350 N Rockton Ave Ste 303, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (2.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Bassam Soufan is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Soufan is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Shingles, Contact Dermatitis, and Peptic Ulcer.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Osf Medical Group-Primary Care-Rockford

    1502 Parkview Ave, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Syed Zaidi is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Zaidi is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Autism Spectrum Disorder, Hypothyroidism, Obesity in Children, Lymphofollicular Hyperplasia, and Pacemaker Implantation.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Family Medicine

    Mercyhealth Physician Clinic-Rockton

    2350 N Rockton Ave, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Jean Walsh is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Walsh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. Her top areas of expertise are Stasis Dermatitis and Ulcers, Varicose Veins, Type 2 Diabetes (T2D), and Shingles.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    2350 N Rockton Ave, Suite 510, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Mark Zarnke is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Zarnke is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Cholecystitis, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Rockford Health Physicians

    2350 N Rockton Ave, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Mccarthy is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Mccarthy is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Hidradenitis Suppurativa, Cellulitis, Hernia, Colostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    Internal Medicine

    Rockford Health Physicians

    2300 N Rockton Ave, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Craig Rogers is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Rogers is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Cough, Vertigo, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pacemaker Implantation, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Peptic Ulcer
    General Surgery

    Rockford Health Physicians

    2300 N Rockton Ave, 
    Rockford, IL 
     (2.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael Masteller is a General Surgeon in Rockford, Illinois. Dr. Masteller is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Peptic Ulcer. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Hernia, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, and Gallbladder Removal.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Peptic Ulcer?

    A peptic ulcer is an open sore or raw area in the lining of the stomach (gastric ulcer) or in the first part of the small intestine (duodenal ulcer).

    There are two types of peptic ulcers:

    • Gastric ulcer -- occurs in the stomach
    • Duodenal ulcer -- occurs in the first part of the small intestine

    When should I see a Peptic Ulcer doctor near Loves Park, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Loves Park, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Loves Park, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Loves Park, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Loves Park, 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer doctor near Loves Park, 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 Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer 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 Peptic Ulcer doctors near Loves Park, IL?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Peptic Ulcer 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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