Overview
Joel Pekow is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Pekow is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Colitis, Crohn's Disease, Viral Gastroenteritis, Colonoscopy, and Endoscopy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 102 peer reviewed articles and participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Pekow
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Pekow?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Pekow by calling their office at 773-834-8632. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Pekow a top-rated expert for Colitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel 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 Pekow specialize in?
While Dr. Joel 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 Pekow participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Joel Pekow has published 102 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Joel Pekow's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Joel Pekow accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Pekow accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 773-834-8632 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- ColitisDr. Pekow isElite. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Pekow isElite. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Hemorrhagic ProctocolitisDr. Pekow isElite. Learn about Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Pekow isElite. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
- Viral GastroenteritisDr. Pekow isElite. Learn about Viral Gastroenteritis.
- Advanced
- CholangitisDr. Pekow isAdvanced. Learn about Cholangitis.
- ColonoscopyDr. Pekow isAdvanced. Learn about Colonoscopy.
- Colorectal CancerDr. Pekow isAdvanced. Learn about Colorectal Cancer.
- EndoscopyDr. Pekow isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Radiation EnteritisDr. Pekow isAdvanced. Learn about Radiation Enteritis.
- Sclerosing CholangitisDr. Pekow isAdvanced. Learn about Sclerosing Cholangitis.
- Experienced
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Pekow isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Pekow isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Collagenous ColitisDr. Pekow isExperienced. Learn about Collagenous Colitis.
- DiarrheaDr. Pekow isExperienced. Learn about Diarrhea.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Pekow isExperienced. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Pekow isExperienced. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.