The 20 Best Small Bowel Resection Doctors near Chicago, IL

Find the Experts and Specialists who perform Small Bowel Resection

Last Updated: 04/28/2026

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MediFind found 84 doctor with experience in Small Bowel Resection near Chicago, IL. Of these, 73 are Experienced and 11 are Advanced.

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    Nikolaos A. Dallas
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Greek, Spanish
    Offers Telehealth

    Nikolaos Dallas is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dallas is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Neuroendocrine Tumor, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Ying Lai
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    3000 N Halsted St, Ste 509, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (3.8 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English, Japanese, Mandarin

    Ying Lai is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Lai is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Disease, Hernia, Cholecystitis, Hernia Surgery, and Gastrostomy.

    David J. Bentrem
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    30+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    David Bentrem is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bentrem has been practicing medicine for over 30 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Pancreatic Cancer, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Stomach Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

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    Akhil Chawla
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    16+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Akhil Chawla is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Chawla has been practicing medicine for over 16 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Gallbladder Adenocarcinoma, Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Pancreatectomy, and Small Bowel Resection.

    Hasan B. Alam
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Advanced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 2320, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    36+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Hasan Alam is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Alam has been practicing medicine for over 36 years and is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Traumatic Brain Injury, Choledocholithiasis, Gallstones, Gallbladder Removal, and Appendectomy.

    Shishir K. Maithel
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Surgical Oncology
    675 N St Clair St Ste 21-100, Galter Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    26+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Shishir Maithel is a Surgical Oncologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Maithel has been practicing medicine for over 26 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Cholangiocarcinoma (Bile Duct Cancer), Gallbladder Cancer, Pancreatic Islet Cell Tumor, Pancreaticoduodenectomy, and Hepatectomy.

    Daniel B. Cacho
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Transplant Surgery
    676 N St Clair St 19th Fl, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Daniel Cacho is a Transplant Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Cacho has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Visceromegaly, Enlarged Liver, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

    Kunjan S. Bhakta
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    21+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Kunjan Bhakta is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Bhakta has been practicing medicine for over 21 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Necrotizing Fasciitis, Gallbladder Removal, and Hernia Surgery.

    Satish N. Nadig
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Transplant Surgery
    676 N St Clair St 19th Fl, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    23+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Satish Nadig is a Transplant Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Nadig has been practicing medicine for over 23 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Liver Failure, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Nabil Issa
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    38+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Nabil Issa is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Issa has been practicing medicine for over 38 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Shock, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Acute Pancreatitis, Small Bowel Resection, and Hernia Surgery.

    Vinayak S. Rohan
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Transplant Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Transplant Surgery
    676 N St Clair St 19th Fl, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    27+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Vinayak Rohan is a Transplant Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Rohan has been practicing medicine for over 27 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Pancreas Transplant.

    Joseph A. Herrold
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Joseph Herrold is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Herrold has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Subdural Hematoma, Delirium, Subdural Hematoma, Gastrostomy, and Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery.

    Parambir S. Dulai
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Gastroenterology
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    17+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Parambir Dulai is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Dulai has been practicing medicine for over 17 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Viral Gastroenteritis, Ulcerative Colitis, Hemorrhagic Proctocolitis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

    Michael J. Sutherland
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    28+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Michael Sutherland is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Sutherland has been practicing medicine for over 28 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Ogilvie Syndrome, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Peritonitis, Gastrostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Scott A. Strong
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Lavin Family Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    41+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Scott Strong is a Colorectal Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Strong has been practicing medicine for over 41 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Retroperitoneal Inflammation, Ileostomy, and Hernia Surgery.

    Francisco A. Quinteros
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    Colorectal Surgery | General Surgery

    OSF Little Company Of Mary - Surgery

    2850 West 95th Street Suite 102, 
    Evergreen Park, IL 
     (11.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Francisco Quinteros is a Colorectal Surgeon and a General Surgeon in Evergreen Park, Illinois. Dr. Quinteros is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Cellulitis, Genital Warts, Hernia, Hernia Surgery, and Appendectomy.

    Marc G. Mesleh
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 413, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Marc Mesleh is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Mesleh is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Ampullary Cancer, Pancreatic Cancer, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreatectomy, and Pancreaticoduodenectomy.

    Steven C. Schaefer
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    4400 W 95th St, Ste 408, 
    Oak Lawn, IL 
     (12.4 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Steven Schaefer is a General Surgeon in Oak Lawn, Illinois. Dr. Schaefer is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Familial Isolated Hyperparathyroidism, Parathyroid Hyperplasia, Parathyroidectomy, and Colostomy.

    Manuel Perez
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery

    Advocate Medical Group General Surgery

    Chicago, IL 
     (12.7 miles away)
    Languages Spoken:
    English

    Manuel Perez is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Perez is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. His top areas of expertise are Familial Colorectal Cancer, Ogilvie Syndrome, Gallbladder Disease, Small Bowel Resection, and Gastrostomy.

    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    Experienced in Small Bowel Resection
    General Surgery
    676 N St Clair St Ste 950, Arkes Pavilion, 
    Chicago, IL 
     (1.3 miles away)
    Experience:
    14+ years
    Languages Spoken:
    English
    Offers Telehealth

    Julia Geynisman is a General Surgeon in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Geynisman has been practicing medicine for over 14 years and is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in Small Bowel Resection. Her top areas of expertise are Bowel Incontinence, Encopresis, Pelvic Floor Dysfunction, Hysterectomy, and Vaginectomy.

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    Last Updated: 04/28/2026

    What is the definition of Small Bowel Resection?

    Small bowel resection is surgery to remove a part of your small bowel. It is done when part of your small bowel is blocked or diseased.

    The small bowel is also called the small intestine. Most digestion (breaking down and absorbing nutrients) of the food you eat takes place in the small intestine.

    When should I see a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Chicago, IL?

    There are various reasons why you may want to see a specialist, such as: 

    • Your primary care provider recommends it. 
    • Your condition requires expert knowledge and specialized care. 
    • Your symptoms persist or worsen despite treatment. 
    • You need specialized testing or procedures. 
    • You want a second opinion.  

    What should I consider when choosing a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Chicago, IL?

    It’s important to see a provider with expertise in your specific condition. Each provider profile in MediFind’s doctor database includes information on which conditions they treat, years of experience, research contributions, languages spoken, insurance plans accepted, and more.  

    How does MediFind rank Small Bowel Resection doctors near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind’s rankings are based on a variety of data sources, such as the number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials and industry conferences, as well as the number of patients that provider sees for a given condition. Note that MediFind’s provider database is not based on user reviews, and providers do not pay to be included in the database. 

    What types of insurance are accepted by Small Bowel Resection doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Most profiles in MediFind’s doctor database include a list of insurance plans accepted by that provider. However, it’s a good idea to contact the provider’s office to make sure they still accept your insurance, then doublecheck by contacting your insurance plan to confirm they’re in network. 

    How can I book an appointment online with a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Chicago, IL?

    MediFind offers direct scheduling for certain providers using the “Request Appointment” button on that provider’s profile. If the schedule option is not available for a provider, tap the red “Show Phone Number” button on their profile to get their contact information. If you prefer to find providers who offer online scheduling, select “Schedules online” under the “Availability” category of the filter feature on the left side of the Small Bowel Resection doctor search results page. 

    Why is it important to get a second opinion from a different Small Bowel Resection doctor?

    Second opinions are an opportunity to confirm a diagnosis and its root cause, learn about alternative treatment options, or simply gain peace of mind. Many people, especially those with serious diagnoses, get second opinions so they can understand all their options and make informed decisions, so don’t hesitate to get one if you have any doubts or need more information or clarification regarding your care. Note that some insurance plans require second opinions, while others don’t cover second opinions, so be sure to confirm with your insurance provider first.   

    How can I prepare for my appointment with a Small Bowel Resection doctor near Chicago, IL?

    Prepare for your appointment by gathering the following items: 

    • Copies of medical records (dating back at least one year) 
    • Your medical history, including illnesses, medical conditions, surgeries, and other doctors you see 
    • Family history of disease 
    • List of current prescription drugs, over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal remedies or supplements including names and doses 
    • Allergies to medications, food, latex, insects, etc.  
    • List of questions and concerns 
    • Your insurance card 

    You might also contact the provider’s office to see if they offer transportation or childcare services or if you’re allowed to bring a loved one for support or to take notes during your visit. 

    What questions should I ask my Small Bowel Resection doctor?

    Here are some sample questions: 

    • Can you explain in simple terms what this condition is and how it’s treated? 
    • What symptoms or side effects should I watch for? 
    • What tests will be involved, and when can I expect results? 
    • Are there other specialists I need to see? 
    • What’s the best way to reach you if I have follow-up questions? 

    How can I learn about the latest clinical trials and research advances my Small Bowel Resection doctor may know about?

    MediFind’s Clinical Trials tool asks you a series of questions to help you narrow down your search by health condition, age, gender, location, how far you’re willing to travel, and more. Each question you answer filters down the number of trials until you find the ones that are most relevant to you. 

    MediFind’s Latest Advances tool features summaries of recent articles published in medical journals. We use cutting-edge technology to scour medical publication databases for the latest research advancements on any given condition, then we simplify this information in a way that’s useful and easy to understand. 

    Can I filter my search to show male or female Small Bowel Resection doctors near Chicago, IL?

    Look for the filter feature on the left side of the Small Bowel Resection doctor search results page. Select “Female” or “Male” under the “Gender” category to search for female or male providers exclusively. If the “Any” option is selected, it will pull results for both male and female providers. 

    Can I filter my search to find a Small Bowel Resection doctor that offers video calls?

    Look for the filter feature on the left-side of the Small Bowel Resection doctor search results page. Select “Offers telehealth visits” under the Availability category to search for providers who offer virtual appointments (video calls). 

    Reviewed on: 11/11/24  

    By: MediFind Medical Staff 

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