Joel R. Pekow
Expertise in
11
conditions

Dr. Joel R. Pekow

Gastroenterology | Hepatology
5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
Chicago, IL 
Clinical Trials:Currently Recruiting for 1 Trial
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
11
conditions
5758 S. Maryland Ave., 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Joel Pekow is a Gastroenterologist and a Hepatologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Pekow is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.

Dr. Pekow is board certified in Practicing Since2010 and Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 103 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. Dr. Pekow is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology
Hepatology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Board Certifications

Practicing Since2010
Gastroenterology

Fellowships

University of Chicago Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

Ingalls Memorial Hospital
The University Of Chicago Medical Center
UChicago Medicine Faculty Physicians

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
CareSource
  • HMO
Celtic
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Essence Healthcare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Health Alliance
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Network Health
  • HMO
Northern Plains Alliance
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE PDP
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Provider Partners Health Plan
  • MEDICARE SNP
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
TeamCare
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park
5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago, IL 60637
Other Locations
UChicago Medicine Northbrook
400 Skokie Blvd., Suite 300, Northbrook, IL 60062

Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel R. Pekow

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel R. Pekow?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel R. Pekow by calling their office at 888-824-0200. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Joel R. Pekow a top-rated expert for Colitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel R. Pekow is classified as an Elite expert for Colitis, 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. Joel R. Pekow specialize in?

While Dr. Joel R. Pekow is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colitis, Crohn's Disease, and Viral Gastroenteritis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Joel R. Pekow accept my insurance?

Dr. Joel R. Pekow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 888-824-0200 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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