Gastroenterology
George Atia, MD
Founder and Medical Director, Illinois Center for Digestive and Liver Health
Barrington, IL
Dr. George Atia, MD, is a gastroenterologist specializing in digestive and liver disorders, with extensive experience in esophageal disorders, liver disease, pancreatic disease, and gastrointestinal disorders. He serves adult patients across the Chicagoland area, managing common conditions such as hemorrhoids, abdominal pain, and those requiring colonoscopy, proctosigmoidoscopy, and sigmoidoscopy, which he performs at higher volumes than peers. As founder and
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: Tanta University Faculty of Medicine (Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery, 1986)
- Residency: Ascension Illinois/Saint Joseph (Internal Medicine, 1998)
- Fellowship: University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago (Gastroenterology, 2002)
Peer Recognition
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Honor Roll
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
GI Oncology
Conditions & Treatments
Liver DiseasePancreatitisBile Duct DiseaseGERDAdvanced EndoscopyHepatologyGI OncologyBarrett
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Presence Saint Joseph Hospital
- Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
- Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center
- Northwestern Medicine Central DuPage Hospital
- Presence Saint Joseph Hospital Chicago
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice