Overview
Joel Retsky, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. He completed advanced training at the University of Chicago and served on faculty before joining community-based practice. Dr. Retsky is committed to delivering the same level of care he would want for his own family.
Dr. Retsky is highly rated in 40 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, Gardner Syndrome, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.
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Locations
1777 Green Bay Rd., Suite 201, Highland Park, IL 60035
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Retsky has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kahrilas has been practicing medicine for over 47 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
Nirmala Gonsalves is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Gonsalves has been practicing medicine for over 27 years is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. Her top areas of expertise are Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Gastritis, Viral Gastroenteritis, and Endoscopy.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Joel Retsky
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Joel Retsky?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Joel Retsky by calling their office at 847-657-1900. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Joel Retsky a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Joel Retsky is classified as an Distinguished expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, 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 Retsky specialize in?
While Dr. Joel Retsky is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Turcot Syndrome, and Gardner Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Joel Retsky accept my insurance?
Dr. Joel Retsky accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 847-657-1900 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
- Distinguished
- ColitisDr. Retsky isDistinguished. Learn about Colitis.
- Crohn's DiseaseDr. Retsky isDistinguished. Learn about Crohn's Disease.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Retsky isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
- Gardner SyndromeDr. Retsky isDistinguished. Learn about Gardner Syndrome.
- Turcot SyndromeDr. Retsky isDistinguished. Learn about Turcot Syndrome.
- Ulcerative ColitisDr. Retsky isDistinguished. Learn about Ulcerative Colitis.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Retsky isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Retsky isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Retsky isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Retsky isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Berdon SyndromeDr. Retsky isAdvanced. Learn about Berdon Syndrome.
- Experienced
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Retsky isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- AnemiaDr. Retsky isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.
- AscitesDr. Retsky isExperienced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Retsky isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Banti's SyndromeDr. Retsky isExperienced. Learn about Banti's Syndrome.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Retsky isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.