Leader in GI treatment
Find a GI specialistAdvocate Lutheran General Hospital offers you easy access to advanced, comprehensive digestive health care in the Chicagoland area. We have been recognized in 2018 as high performers in gastroenterology and GI surgery by U.S. News & World Report, so by choosing us you know you're getting high-quality treatment by experienced specialists.
What sets us apart:
- Comprehensive care: Full range of services and treatments, from prevention and diagnosis to medical treatment and interventional procedures.
- Personalized attention: Individualized treatment so you can meet your specific needs and goals as quickly as possible.
- Multidisciplinary approach: Home to highly skilled team of gastroenterologists, colorectal surgeons, general surgeons, radiologists and oncologists.
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 issues, including:
Services & treatments
Advocate Lutheran General offers access to a variety of services and options for your care. We have specialty programs as well as the most advanced diagnostic tools and treatment technology available, giving you the choices you need for outstanding results.
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.
State-of-the-art GI lab
The GI Lab at Advocate Lutheran General is a state-of-the-art department that performs diagnostic and therapeutic procedures for both adults and kids, including various gastrointestinal, hepatobiliary, pulmonary procedures and continence testing.
Our location
Are you at risk for colon cancer?
Colon cancer is the third most common cancer among men and women in the U.S. Our colorectal health quiz determines your estimated lifetime risk for colon cancer and gives you an idea of what to do next based on your results.