The 20 Best Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) Doctors Near Me in lockport, IL

Find the Top Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) Experts and Specialists

Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 15 doctor with experience in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) near lockport, IL. Of these, 14 are Experienced and 1 are Advanced.

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15 providers found
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd, Ste 520, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi, Punjabi, Spanish, Urdu
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Zahid Afzal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Afzal is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 44 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Afzal is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Afzal is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    General Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    6800 N Frontage Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Paul Crisostomo is a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Crisostomo is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Carotid Artery Disease, Peripheral Artery Disease, Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Endoscopy. Dr. Crisostomo is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Internal Medicine

    Silver Cross Medical Group-Lockport (Read St)

    300 Read St Ste C, 
    Lockport, IL 
     (0.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Daniel Co is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in Lockport, Illinois. Dr. Co is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, Maturity Onset Diabetes of the Young, Familial Hypertriglyceridemia, Ureteroscopy, and Hip Replacement. Dr. Co is currently accepting new patients.

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    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Ashish Vyas is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Vyas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 18 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Thyroid Nodule, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Vertebroplasty, and Bone Graft. Dr. Vyas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Referral may be required

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Darius Keblinskas is a Radiologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Keblinskas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 23 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Pleurisy, Pleural Effusion, and Cerebellar Multiple System Atrophy. Dr. Keblinskas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Interventional Radiology
    Referral may be required

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

    1900 Silver Cross Blvd, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (4.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    William Bremer is an Interventional Radiologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Bremer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 7 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ascites, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Pancreatic Cancer, Thrombectomy, and Bone Graft. Dr. Bremer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Family Medicine

    Lela Demeter MD PC

    11824 Southwest Hwy Ste 130, 
    Palos Heights,, IL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, Hindi, Punjabi
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Satinder Dalawari is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Palos Heights,, Illinois. Dr. Dalawari is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 32 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hyperlipoproteinemia Type 4, Defective Apolipoprotein B-100, Homozygous Familial Hypercholesterolemia (HoFH), Gastrostomy, and Laminectomy. Dr. Dalawari is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required

    Vascular Specialists, LLC

    8505 183rd St, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (12.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Eugene Tanquilut is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Tanquilut is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 12 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Arterial Insufficiency, Carotid Artery Disease, Abdominal Aortic Aneurysm (AAA), and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Tanquilut is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Surgery. Dr. Tanquilut is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1020 E. Ogden Ave., 
    Naperville, IL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    George Pontikis is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Pontikis is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 4 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Mesenteric Artery Ischemia, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Pontikis is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required
    1020 E. Ogden Ave., 
    Naperville, IL 
     (14.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Michael Gaffud is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Gaffud is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 14 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Peptic Ulcer, Aortic Dissection, Cystic Medial Necrosis of Aorta, Carotid Artery Surgery, and Fasciotomy. Dr. Gaffud is board certified in Vascular Surgery — Vascular Surgery and Vascular Surgery. Dr. Gaffud is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Vascular Surgery
    Referral may be required
    12251 S 80th Ave Ste 1520, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (14.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Gabriel Wallace is a Vascular Surgeon practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Wallace is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 8 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gangrene, Carotid Artery Disease, Arterial Embolism, Peripheral Artery Disease, and Carotid Artery Surgery. Dr. Wallace is board certified in American Board Of Surgery - Surgery (Certified). Dr. Wallace is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    University Of Illinois Hospital

    1331 W 75th St, 
    Naperville, IL 
     (12.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish

    Robert Carroll is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Naperville, Illinois. Dr. Carroll is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Short Bowel Syndrome, Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (13.7 miles away)
    Experience:
    44+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Vincent Muscarello is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. He has been practicing medicine for over 44 years. Dr. Muscarello is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 60 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diverticular Disease, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Acute Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Loyola University Medical Center

    6800 N Frontage Rd, 
    Burr Ridge, IL 
     (13.9 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Serbian
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Dejan Micic is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Burr Ridge, Illinois. Dr. Micic is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 17 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Ulcerative Colitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Micic is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Oreilly Gastroenterology Consultants LLC

    12150 S Harlem Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (14.6 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    William Kosmala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kosmala is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS). He is also highly rated in 53 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Barrett Esophagus, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

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    Last Updated: 09/26/2026

    What is the definition of Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS)?

    Superior mesenteric artery syndrome (SMAS) is a digestive condition that occurs when the duodenum (the first part of the small intestine) is compressed between two arteries (the aorta and the superior mesenteric artery). This compression causes partial or complete blockage of the duodenum. Symptoms vary based on severity, but can be severely debilitating. Symptoms may include abdominal pain, fullness, nausea, vomiting, and/or weight loss. SMAS typically is due to loss of the mesenteric fat pad (fatty tissue that surrounds the superior mesenteric artery). The most common cause is significant weight loss caused by medical disorders, psychological disorders, or surgery. In younger patients, it most commonly occurs after corrective spinal surgery for scoliosis. Delays in diagnosis may result in significant complications.

    When should I see a Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near lockport, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near lockport, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near lockport, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near lockport, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near lockport, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor near lockport, 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctors near lockport, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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 Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Superior Mesenteric Artery Syndrome (SMAS) 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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