Gastroenterology
Michael Ruchim, M.D.
Associate Chief Medical Officer, Northwestern Memorial Hospital; Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine; Vice President of Medical Affairs, Northwestern Memorial Foundation
Dr. Michael A. Ruchim is an Associate Chief Medical Officer at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and a Clinical Associate Professor of Medicine (Gastroenterology and Hepatology) at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine. He is widely recognized for his expertise in interventional endoscopy, particularly advanced endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP) procedures for accessing the bile ducts, liver, and pancreas. Dr. Ruchim was among the first clinicians to publish innovat
45+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- University of Illinois College of Medicine—M.D., 1979
- University of Illinois Medical Center—Residency, Internal Medicine, 1980–1982
- University of Illinois College of Medicine—Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 1982–1984
Peer Recognition
2020
2017, 2019, 2022 (3 years)
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2002-2026 (25 years)
- Chicago Magazine — Top Doctor
2017, 2019, 2021-2022, 2024-2025 (6 years)
- Consumers Checkbook — Top MD
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Northwestern Memorial Hospital
- Northwestern Medicine Central
- Northwestern Medicine Nephrology and Hypertension Program
Languages
English
Experience
45+ years in practice