Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe

Gastroenterology
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 
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259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Ikechukwu Achebe is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

His clinical expertise encompasses Cholecystitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, Acute Pancreatitis, Endoscopy, and Gallbladder Removal.

Dr. Achebe is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified). He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 23 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Achebe is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

Rush University Medical College

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Fellowships

UMass Chan Medical School
UMass Chan Medical School

Hospital Affiliations

Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Cigna
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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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Health New England
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Tufts
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • POS
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Wellcare
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  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Locations

259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, Chicago, IL 60611

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

23 Total Publications

Autoimmune cholangiopathy presenting as a mimicker of hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
Autoimmune cholangiopathy presenting as a mimicker of hilar cholangiocarcinoma.
Journal: VideoGIE : an official video journal of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Published: November 29, 2025
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Chicago, IL 
 (0.1 miles away)
312-695-5620
Languages Spoken:
English
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Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth

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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe

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Is Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe a top-rated expert for Cholecystitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe is classified as an Experienced expert for Cholecystitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe specialize in?

While Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Cholecystitis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Acute Pancreatitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe has published 23 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholecystitis. You can view a list of Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe accept my insurance?

Dr. Ikechukwu B. Achebe accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-5620 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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