Overview
Shailesh Bajaj, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, has been caring for patients for more than 17 years. He treats a wide range of digestive conditions, including cancers of the GI tract, and embraces new modalities that improve patient outcomes and comfort. Dr. Bajaj believes in treating every patient with the same care and respect he would offer his own family.
Dr. Bajaj is highly rated in 34 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, Bile Duct Obstruction, Gastrectomy, and Pancreatectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1777 Green Bay Rd., Suite 201, Highland Park, IL 60035
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Bajaj 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.
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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shailesh Bajaj
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shailesh Bajaj?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shailesh Bajaj 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. Shailesh Bajaj a top-rated expert for Cholangitis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shailesh Bajaj is classified as an Distinguished expert for Cholangitis, 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. Shailesh Bajaj specialize in?
While Dr. Shailesh Bajaj is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Cholangitis, Sclerosing Cholangitis, and Bile Duct Obstruction. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Shailesh Bajaj participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Shailesh Bajaj has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Cholangitis. You can view a list of Dr. Shailesh Bajaj's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Shailesh Bajaj accept my insurance?
Dr. Shailesh Bajaj 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
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Bajaj isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Bajaj isDistinguished. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- CholangitisDr. Bajaj isDistinguished. Learn about Cholangitis.
- CholedocholithiasisDr. Bajaj isDistinguished. Learn about Choledocholithiasis.
- CholestasisDr. Bajaj isDistinguished. Learn about Cholestasis.
- Familial Adenomatous PolyposisDr. Bajaj isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Adenomatous Polyposis.
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- Acute PancreatitisDr. Bajaj isAdvanced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Bajaj isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Childhood PancreatitisDr. Bajaj isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Pancreatitis.
- Childhood VolvulusDr. Bajaj isAdvanced. Learn about Childhood Volvulus.
- Chronic Erosive GastritisDr. Bajaj isAdvanced. Learn about Chronic Erosive Gastritis.
- ColitisDr. Bajaj isAdvanced. Learn about Colitis.
- Experienced
- Accessory PancreasDr. Bajaj isExperienced. Learn about Accessory Pancreas.
- AchalasiaDr. Bajaj isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Bajaj isExperienced. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Ampullary CancerDr. Bajaj isExperienced. Learn about Ampullary Cancer.
- Anal FissureDr. Bajaj isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- AnemiaDr. Bajaj isExperienced. Learn about Anemia.