Gastroenterology
Rockford Yapp, M.D., M.P.H.
President, Digestive Health Services
Libertyville, IL
Dr. Rockford Yapp, M.D., M.P.H., is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in biliary tract disease, hepatology and liver transplantation, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), cirrhosis, fatty liver disease, esophageal and swallowing disorders, general liver disease, and hepatitis C. He performs advanced endoscopic procedures, including over 20,000 career cases of colonoscopy, upper GI endoscopy, ERCP (endoscopy of the pancreas or bile duct), and management of acute gastroint
40+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
Education & Training
- Medical School: University of Nebraska College of Medicine (MD, 1984)
- Residency: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University (Internal Medicine, 1987)
- Fellowship: Yale-New Haven Medical Center (Gastroenterology, 1990)
- Graduate Education: Yale University (MPH, Health Care Management and Clinical Research, 1990)
Peer Recognition
- American Liver Foundation — Physician of the Year
2017
2026
- Chicago Magazine — Top GI Physician
2015-2021 (7 years)
- Chicago Magazine — Top Physician in Chicago, during COVID-19 Pandemic
2019
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Clinical Hepatology
Conditions & Treatments
Gastrointestinal Disorders
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UChicago Medicine AdventHealth
- AMITA Health Adventist Medical Center Hinsdale
- Aurora Health
- Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
40+ years in practice