Expert digestive health care
Find a GI specialistRanked #35 in the nation for Gastroenterology & GI Surgery by US News & World Report, the Digestive Health Center at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital is a leader in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive disorders. Advocate Good Samaritan offers you easy access to comprehensive expert care. We’re also the largest and most advanced digestive health center in Chicago’s western suburbs, so you can take care of all your digestive health needs close to home.
Trust your digestive health to us:
- Comprehensive evaluation & treatment: Full range of medical services and care – from prevention and diagnosis to therapeutic practices and interventional procedures.
- Expert, compassionate care: Highly skilled team of caring gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, oncologists, radiologists and GI registered nurses.
- Personalized care plan: Your unique digestive health needs get the personal attention you deserve with an individualized care plan designed for your specific GI condition.
- Innovative technology: Advanced tech-supported diagnostics and treatments – from colonoscopy, endoscopy and ultrasound-based FibroScan® testing to minimally invasive robotic surgery and CellVizio® real-time optical biopsy.
When to see a gastroenterologist
To schedule an appointment, call 800-3-ADVOCATE or find a gastroenterologist online.
Conditions we specialize in
We diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal conditions and concerns, including:
Comprehensive services & treatments
The gastroenterology specialists at the Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital Digestive Health Center work to prevent and treat a range of gastrointestinal tract diseases using the most minimally invasive and innovative procedures.
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.
Don’t worry: What you should know about your first colonoscopy.
State-of-the-art GI lab
The GI Lab at Advocate Good Samaritan is a state-of-the-art department that performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures – from gastrointestinal and hepatobiliary care to pulmonary procedures and continence testing. The high levels of expertise and treatment provided by our comprehensive lab also allows us to treat all digestive health diseases in house without having to refer out to an external facility.
Nutrition services
Whatever your nutrition and health goals, Advocate Good Samaritan’s registered licensed dieticians offer personalized counseling and support that can help you achieve them. Some of the dietary conditions and needs about which our nutrition experts offer personalized counseling include:
Patient resources
Having your procedure at Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital?
If you have chosen Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital’s Digestive Health Center for a procedure, we’re happy to be able to care for you. Here are a few things you’ll need to know prior to arriving for your appointment.
Digestive Health Center - Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
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