The 20 Best Watermelon Stomach Doctors Near Me in new lenox, IL

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Last Updated: 09/26/2026

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MediFind found 13 doctor with experience in Watermelon Stomach near new lenox, IL. Of these, 8 are Experienced, 4 are Advanced and 1 are Distinguished.

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13 providers found
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
    Distinguished in Watermelon Stomach
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    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

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

    Charles Berkelhammer is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Berkelhammer is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 80 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Esophagitis, Gastric Dysmotility, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Berkelhammer is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Christ Outpatient Center

    18210 La Grange Rd, 
    Tinley Park, IL 
     (6.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Polish, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients

    Nadia Bozanich is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Tinley Park, Illinois. Dr. Bozanich is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Diverticular Disease, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Bozanich is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Bozanich is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Pinnacle Gastroenterology

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd, Ste 520, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (2.4 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 Watermelon Stomach. 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.

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    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

    17850 Kedzie Ave, Ste 3500, 
    Hazel Crest, IL 
     (14.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    Shama Mehta is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Hazel Crest, Illinois. Dr. Mehta is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. Her clinical expertise encompasses Hemorrhoids, Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastritis, and Diverticular Disease. Dr. Mehta is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology. Dr. Mehta is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Digestive Health Partners LLC

    1890 Silver Cross Blvd Ste 535, 
    New Lenox, IL 
     (0.3 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Arabic, French
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Bachar Hamad is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Hamad is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 37 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Trichohepatoenteric Syndrome, Diverticular Disease, Endoscopy, and Hemorrhoidectomy. Dr. Hamad is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Silver Cross Hospital & Medical Centers

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

    Ashish Shah is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in New Lenox, Illinois. Dr. Shah is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 65 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Choledocholithiasis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Shah is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Internal Medicine
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Internal Medicine
    21202 Owens Rd Ste 201, 
    B, IL 
     (4.2 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Michelle Puzio-Bell is a primary care provider, practicing in Internal Medicine in B, Illinois. Dr. Puzio-Bell is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. She is also highly rated in 1 other condition, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Puzio-Bell is board certified in American Osteopathic Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). Dr. Puzio-Bell is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Office

    1051 Essington Rd Ste 250, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (8.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Hindi
    Accepting New Patients

    Suresh Bhalla is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Bhalla is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 11 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Cronkhite-Canada Disease, Juvenile Polyposis Syndrome, Gastrectomy, and Endoscopy. Dr. Bhalla is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    UChicago Medicine At Ingalls - Flossmoor

    19550 Governors Hwy., 
    Flossmoor, IL 
     (14.0 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients

    David Atlas is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Flossmoor, Illinois. Dr. Atlas is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 6 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Watermelon Stomach, Angiodysplasia of the Colon, Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastrectomy, and Colonoscopy. Dr. Atlas is board certified in Internal Medicine. Dr. Atlas is currently accepting new patients.

    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Family Medicine
    Experienced in Watermelon Stomach
    Family Medicine
    15300 West Ave Ste 221, 
    Orland Hills, Illinois, IL 
     (10.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Lithuanian, Spanish
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Andrius Kudirka is a primary care provider, practicing in Family Medicine in Orland Hills, Illinois, Illinois. Dr. Kudirka is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 5 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Sitosterolemia, High Cholesterol, Hypertension, and Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism. Dr. Kudirka is board certified in American Board Of Family Medicine - Family Medicine (Certified). Dr. Kudirka is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Morris Hospital Orthopedics & Sports Medicine

    1310 Houbolt Rd, 
    Joliet, IL 
     (10.5 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Accepting New Patients
    Offers Telehealth

    Richard Rotnicki is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Joliet, Illinois. Dr. Rotnicki is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. He is also highly rated in 69 other conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Gastrointestinal Bleeding, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Visceromegaly, Hemorrhoidectomy, and Gastrectomy. Dr. Rotnicki is currently accepting new patients.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Northwestern Medicine Palos Hospital

    12251 S 80th Ave, 
    Palos Heights, IL 
     (13.4 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 Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. 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.

    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Advanced in Watermelon Stomach
    Gastroenterology
    Referral may be required

    Oreilly Gastroenterology Consultants LLC

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

    William Kosmala is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Palos Heights, Illinois. Dr. Kosmala is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Watermelon Stomach. 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 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 near new lenox, 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 Watermelon Stomach doctor near new lenox, 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 Watermelon Stomach doctors near new lenox, 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 Watermelon Stomach doctors near new lenox, 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 Watermelon Stomach doctor near new lenox, 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 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 near new lenox, 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 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 near new lenox, IL?

    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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