Gastroenterology
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
Irving Waxman, MD, is a distinguished gastroenterologist specializing in advanced endoscopy, particularly endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago, IL, with a practice location in Burr Ridge, IL. With over 35 years of experience, he focuses on diagnosing and treating complex digestive disorders, including pancreatic disease, abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, gastrointestinal cancer, and jaundice. As an expert in therapeutic endoscopy, Dr. Waxman performs intricat
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico — M.D., 1985
- Georgetown University Hospital — Residency, Gastroenterology
- Deaconess Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine
Peer Recognition
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors
2003-2014 (12 years)
- Best Doctors in America — Best Doctors in America
2003-2013 (11 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctors
2006-2022 (17 years)
- Chicago Magazine — Top Doctors
2006, 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016-2022, 2024-2025 (14 years)
- Consumer’s Research Council of America — America’s Top Physicians
2004-2005 (2 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Rush University System for Health
- Rush University Medical Center
Languages
English, Hebrew, Spanish
Experience
40+ years in practice