Gastroenterology
John Pandolfino, MD
Hans Popper Professor of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology
John E. Pandolfino, MD, is the Hans Popper Professor of Medicine and Chief of the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He specializes in esophageal disorders, gastrointestinal motility disorders, and swallowing problems, serving as director of the Esophageal Center at Northwestern Medicine, a leading referral center for complex conditions including achalasia, eosinophilic esophagitis, gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), hiatal he
30+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Loyola University Stritch School of Medicine — M.D., 1993
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2001
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University — Residency, Internal Medicine, 1996
Peer Recognition
- American Gastroenterological Association — Fellow (AGAF)
2011
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
2021-2022, 2024-2025 (4 years)
2021-2022, 2024-2025 (4 years)
2023
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Palos Hospital
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English
Experience
30+ years in practice