Our team of caregivers is eager to help with all of your digestive health needs. We provide thorough diagnostic evaluations and tailored treatment plans that work to make your life better. Let us help you optimize your gastrointestinal well-being.
Discover how we can fulfill your gastrointestinal needs.
Our team of caregivers is eager to help with all of your digestive health needs. We provide thorough diagnostic evaluations and tailored treatment plans that work to make your life better. Let us help you optimize your gastrointestinal well-being.
On-demand virtual visits are telehealth appointments available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These visits will provide access to experienced, specialty-trained nurse practitioners and physicians assistants under the supervision of board-certified gastroenterologists who can order labs, imaging, procedures and prescriptions. On-demand visits are available for commercially insured patients Monday through Thursday 8 am to 4 pm and Friday 8 am to noon.
Unfortunately, these visits are not available for Medicare, Medicaid, or North Shore HMO patients, however, these patients can still be seen by other providers at the practice and can call 224.407.4400 for an appointment.
Come to our brand new endoscopy suite for an exceptional quality procedural experience in an attractive setting.
These are some of the most common GI conditions that we have the expertise to care for.
These are some of the common symptoms people share with us. We help to clarify the diagnosis and offer effective treatment options.
About Fatty Liver Disease
Fatty liver disease is the fastest-growing segment of chronic liver disease. It is estimated that more than one in three adults suffer from Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatotic Liver Disease aka. MASLD (previously non-alcoholic fatty liver disease, NAFLD). With early detection and intervention fatty liver disease can be halted or even reversed.
Fatty liver disease is caused by an excess amount of fat in the liver. Usually a small amount of excess fat isn’t problematic, but for about 20% of those with fatty liver, the condition gradually progresses and leads to inflammation in the liver. Inflammation in the liver can cause scar tissue build up (a process called fibrosis). When scar tissue extensively replaces healthy tissue and impairs liver function, cirrhosis occurs which dramatically increases the chances of liver failure or cancer.
Symptoms and Risk Factors
Fatty liver disease often has no noticeable symptoms, some subtle signs include fatigue, nausea, and abdominal pain. If you have type 2 diabetes, obesity, hypertension, or other metabolic diseases, you may be at higher risk for fatty liver disease.
The Need for Early Detection
With early detection and intervention, fatty liver disease can be halted or even reversed. Fatty liver disease is considered a silent epidemic because typically there are no noticeable symptoms, which can lead to underdiagnosis. Making healthy lifestyle changes, such as eating a nutritious diet and exercising, can greatly improve your liver health. Progress continues to be made in developing therapeutics to treat fatty liver disease.
Liver Assessments with VELACUR
Velacur, (similar to Fibroscan, but with new advanced features) is an ultrasound imaging tool that physicians use to measure liver stiffness, attenuation and VDFF which are the leading indicators of fatty liver disease. The Velacur procedure is painless, non-invasive and can be performed in about 30-45 minutes.
Our multidisciplinary team works closely together to provide expert, patient-centered care for inflammatory bowel disease:
Comprehensive Gastrointestinal Health is always involved in various clinical trails to help further the care and research of gastrointestinal diseases. Here are the studies that are currently ongoing:
If you are interested in participating in a clinical trail or have questions regarding the trials, please reach out to our research team at 224-236-3520 or email clinicalstudies@compgihealth.com
Our infusion suites are a safe, private, and quiet environment to receive your medication infusions. Amenities include:
For questions or scheduling, please contact: CGH@intrafusion.com
Our knowledgeable registered dietitians will help to create an individualized plan that works for your lifestyle.
Our behavioral health experts are comprised of a licensed medical family therapist and a clinical psychologist. They can work with you in a number of different ways with scientifically supportive interventions.
They offer the following services, depending on your specific needs and goals:
The Weight Management program has additional information regarding psychological assessment, psychological support, and counseling.
Strong evidence supports the idea that a combined intervention is far more effective for weight loss and maintenance than any single approach alone. Let our team of experts collaborate to help you achieve your goals.
Carrying excess weight is of particular relevance to gastroenterology because of the clearly documented impact extra weight has on numerous GI conditions, such as acid reflux, fatty liver, and the increased risk for colon polyps and colon cancer.
Our approach encourages:
We are closely following the latest discoveries about the role that the gut microbiome has in metabolism, as well as the role of gut hormones in appetite and weight regulation. We are eager to implement the next generation of therapies that emerge from these studies.
Prehabilitation is the process of optimizing physical function prior to surgery to help improve the recovery process.
Let our team help you prepare for your upcoming surgery.
Patients often report extensive diagnostic evaluation followed by a sense of abandonment after the testing is over. We aim for better follow through and meaningful results.
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Call us at (224) 407-4400 for an appointment to receive top quality healthcare.