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Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in Chicago, IL

48 verified gastroenterologists in Chicago, Illinois accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Motility & Functional GI, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Pancreaticobiliary. Common hospital affiliations include Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Northwestern Medicine, and Palos Hospital.

Peter Kahrilas

Peter Kahrilas, MD

Gilbert H. Marquardt Professor of Medicine; Professor Emeritus, Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Stephen Hanauer

Stephen Hanauer, MD

Clifford Joseph Barborka Professor of Medicine; Medical Director, Digestive Health Center

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
John Pandolfino

John Pandolfino, MD

Hans Popper Professor of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Rajesh Keswani

Rajesh Keswani, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL20+ years
PancreaticobiliaryAdvanced Endoscopy
Mary Rinella

Mary Rinella, MD

Professor of Medicine; Director, Metabolic and Fatty Liver Program; Director of Clinical Trials

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Laura Kulik

Laura Kulik, MD

Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Irving Waxman

Irving Waxman, MD

The James R. Lowenstine Professor, Department of Internal Medicine; Chief, Division of Digestive Diseases & Nutrition; Professor, Department of Surgery; Director, Digestive Disease Service Line for RUSH University System for Health

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Advanced EndoscopyPancreaticobiliary
Russell Cohen

Russell Cohen, MD

Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL30+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Nirmala Gonsalves

Nirmala Gonsalves, MD

Professor of Medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Co-Director, Eosinophilic Gastrointestinal Disorders Program

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Eosinophilic GI DisordersMotility & Functional GI
Sean Koppe

Sean Koppe, MD

Associate Professor, Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology); Director of Hepatology; Medical Director of Liver Transplantation

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology
David Rubin

David Rubin, MD

Joseph B. Kirsner Professor of Medicine; Chief, Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition; Director, Inflammatory Bowel Disease Center; Co-Director, Digestive Diseases Center, University of Chicago Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Alexander Nagle

Alexander Nagle, MD

Associate Professor, Surgery (Gastrointestinal)

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Pancreaticobiliary
Thomas Lee

Thomas Lee, MD

Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL20+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Amanda Cheung

Amanda Cheung, MD

Assistant Professor, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Transplant HepatologyHepatology (GI)Clinical Hepatology
John Gaetano

John Gaetano, MD

Clinical Assistant Professor, Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Inflammatory Bowel DiseaseHepatology (GI)
Joy Liu

Joy Liu, MD

Assistant Professor, Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Feinberg School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Motility & Functional GI
Sonali Paul

Sonali Paul, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Metabolic and Fatty Liver Clinic

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL15+ years
Clinical HepatologyHepatology (GI)
Justin Boike

Justin Boike, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine, Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern University

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Hepatology (GI)Transplant HepatologyClinical Hepatology
Salih Samo

Salih Samo, M.D.

Associate Professor, Gastroenterology, Hepatology & Motility

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL
Motility & Functional GI
Vishal Desai

Vishal Desai, MD

Gastroenterology

Chicago, IL10+ years
Hepatology (GI)

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these gastroenterologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these gastroenterologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Motility & Functional GI, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, and Pancreaticobiliary. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
Are these gastroenterologists accepting new patients?
Profile detail on availability varies. Open a specific profile to see what each provider has published about new-patient access and typical wait times.