The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in Illinois, US

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The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors in Illinois, US

Last Updated: 02/22/2026

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MediFind found 283 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near Illinois, US. Of these, 235 are Experienced, 42 are Advanced and 6 are Distinguished.

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    Rogelio Silva
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Rogelio Silva is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Silva is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Hareth Raddawi
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Hareth Raddawi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Raddawi is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Imad Elkhatib
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Imad Elkhatib is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Elkhatib is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Cholestasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Bile Duct Stricture, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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    Nadia K. Bozanich
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3500, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

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

    Shama R. Mehta
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3500, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Shama Mehta is a Gastroenterologist in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastritis, and Diverticular Disease.

    Ravi Prakash
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3743 Highland Ave, Ste 1002, 
    Downers Grove, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Ravi Prakash is a Gastroenterologist in Downers Grove, Illinois. Dr. Prakash is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Choledocholithiasis, Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Kamran Ayub
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Family Medicine
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Family Medicine

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kamran Ayub is a Family Medicine provider in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Ayub is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Bile Duct Obstruction, Gallstones, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Tarek Almouradi
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Internal Medicine
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Internal Medicine

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    Libertyville, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic
    Offers Telehealth

    Tarek Almouradi is an Internal Medicine provider in Libertyville, Illinois. Dr. Almouradi is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Adam C. Stein
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    19+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Adam Stein is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Stein has been practicing medicine for over 19 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Malnutrition, Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    1001 Commerce Dr Ste 500, 
    Oak Brook, Illinois, IL 
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Amrita Sethi is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Brook, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Sethi has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Pseudocyst, Bile Duct Obstruction, Watermelon Stomach, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Jennie S. Ng
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    40 S. Clay St., East Building, Suite 130, 
    Hinsdale, IL 
    Experience:
    25+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    As your physician, I consider it my privilege to walk alongside of you as you navigate through your health issues. My goal is to help you gain a better understanding of your digestive system and how it can affect your daily life, using clinically based evidence to help find answers and preventive measures that will lead to a better quality of life. Dr. Ng is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Colitis, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Wayne C. Lue
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Wayne Lue is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Lue is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Diverticular Disease, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy.

    Kenneth D. Chi
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    2501 Compass Rd, 
    Glenview, IL 
    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 Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Jaundice, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Endoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

    Michael D'astice
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    10500 S Cicero Ave, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Michael D'astice is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. D'astice is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Gastrostomy.

    Dale L. Coy
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    GI Partners Of Illinois, LLC

    22285 N Pepper Rd, 
    Lake Barrington, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Dale Coy is a Gastroenterologist in Lake Barrington, Illinois. Dr. Coy is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Samir A. Patel
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    9921 Southwest Hwy, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Samir Patel is a Gastroenterologist in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Patel is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Diverticular Disease, Hemorrhoids, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    Harold J. Boutte
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Harold Boutte is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Boutte has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Watermelon Stomach, Short Bowel Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

    Srinadh Komanduri
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Experience:
    29+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Srinadh Komanduri is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Komanduri has been practicing medicine for over 29 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Barrett Esophagus, Bile Duct Obstruction, Cholestasis, Endoscopy, and Pancreatectomy.

    Kevin M. Liebovich
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology

    Illinois Gastroenterology Group, LLC

    20 Tower Ct, 
    Gurnee, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kevin Liebovich is a Gastroenterologist in Gurnee, Illinois. Dr. Liebovich is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Chronic Erosive Gastritis, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy.

    John Venetos
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology | Internal Medicine

    John Venetos, MD, Ltd.

    2740 W. Foster Ave., Suite 116, 
    Chicago, IL 
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    John Venetos is an Internal Medicine specialist and a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Venetos is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. His top areas of expertise are Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Protein Deficiency, Esophagitis, Colonoscopy, and Gastrostomy.

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    Last Updated: 02/22/2026

    What is the definition of Watermelon Stomach?

    Watermelon stomach is a condition in which the lining of the stomach bleeds, causing it to look like the characteristic stripes of a watermelon when viewed by endoscopy. Signs and symptoms of Watermelon stomach include blood in the stool, hematemesis (vomiting blood) and anemia. The exact cause of Watermelon stomach is unknown; however, it is often diagnosed in people with other chronic (long-term) conditions such as cirrhosis (scarring of the liver and poor liver function), autoimmune disease, systemic sclerosis, and CREST syndrome.

    When should I see a Watermelon Stomach doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Watermelon Stomach doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Watermelon Stomach doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Watermelon Stomach doctors in Illinois, US?

    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 Watermelon Stomach doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Watermelon Stomach doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach doctor in Illinois, US?

    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 Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach 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 Watermelon Stomach doctors in Illinois, US?

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

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Watermelon Stomach 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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