Gastroenterology
Krishna Patel, DO
Des Plaines, IL
Dr. Krishna Patel is a board-certified gastroenterologist with a primary focus on inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), specifically Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She specializes in comprehensive management of bowel disorders including irritable bowel syndrome, microscopic colitis, and general gastroenterology. Dr. Patel performs advanced endoscopic procedures including colonoscopy and small bowel enteroscopy. Her clinical interests include colon cancer screening and detection, with partic
10+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine-Midwestern University — Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, 2016
- Loyola University Medical Center — Fellowship in Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, 2016-2022
- Saint Louis University School of Medicine Affiliated Hospitals — Residency in Internal Medicine, 2016-2019
- University of Wisconsin-Madison — B.S. in Biology and Political Science
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2023-2026 (4 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Crohn's DiseaseUlcerative ColitisInflammatory Bowel DiseaseColorectal CancerGERD
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Loyola University Medical Center
- Saint Alexius Medical Center
- Ascension Saint Alexius
Languages
English
Experience
10+ years in practice