Leading digestive health specialists
Find a GI specialistWhen digestive health issues disrupt your daily life, the experts at Advocate Christ Medical Center are here to help. Recognized as high performing in Gastroenterology and GI by U.S. News & World Report, we offer comprehensive care from a multidisciplinary team of gastroenterologists, surgeons, radiologists, and oncologists focused on helping you feel better.
Trust your care to us:
- Top doctors: A multidisciplinary team of highly trained digestive specialists
- Innovative approach: The most advanced diagnostics and treatments, from colonoscopy testing to minimally invasive surgery
- Personalized care: A treatment plan made for your specific needs and goals
- Nationally recognized care: Advocate Christ Medical Center is recognized by U.S. News & World Report as high performing in Gastroenterology and GI Surgery, reflecting our commitment to exceptional outcomes and patient-centered digestive health care.
To schedule an appointment, call 800-3-ADVOCATE or find a gastroenterologist online.
Conditions we specialize in
Our experts diagnose and treat a full range of gastrointestinal conditions and issues, including:
- Anal/rectal disorders
- Anal fistula
- Anal fissure
- Fecal (bowel) incontinence
- Anemia
- Barrett's esophagus
- Bleeding of the gastrointestinal system
- Cancers of the:
- Celiac disease
- Constipation
- Diverticular disease
- Gallstones
- Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) / heartburn
- Gastroparesis
- GIST tumors
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal hernia
- Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
- Crohn's disease
- Ulcerative colitis
- Irritable bowel syndrome
- Liver disease
- Pilonidal disease
- Swallowing issues (esophageal motility disorders), such as achalasia
- Ulcers
Services & treatments
Choosing Christ Medical Center means you'll have access to a variety of services and options for your care. We offer specialty programs as well as the most advanced diagnostic tools and treatment technology.
Our services and treatments include:
- Prevention measures
- Comprehensive evaluations
- Direct access screening colonoscopies
- Diagnostic and interventional endoscopy
- Advanced medical and surgical procedures
- Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
- LINX acid reflux surgery
- Interventional radiology
Our specialty programs include:
- Pancreas, bile ducts, gallbladder and liver
- Colon (large intestine)
- Small intestine (small bowel)
- Esophagus
- Stomach
Colonoscopy: catch cancer signs early
A screening colonoscopy can detect colon cancer in its early stages, when it's very treatable. You should get a colonoscopy every 10 years, beginning at age 45. Depending on your family history and other potential risk factors, you may need earlier or more regular screening.
A simpler process: We offer direct access to screening colonoscopies to qualified patients, saving you time and money.
Our location
Digestive Health Center - Advocate Christ Outpatient Pavilion
4440 W 95th St.8th FloorOak Lawn, IL 60453Get Directions