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Dr. Joel Pekow, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (3)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
21 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Pekow, MD

Dr. Joel Pekow, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 21 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH and is affiliated with The University Of Chicago Medical Center. Patients rated Dr. Pekow an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Pekow works at University Of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Constipation along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Pekow's Office Locations

  1. 1
    University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (773) 702-6140

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  • The University Of Chicago Medical Center

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 21 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1902896566
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Joel Pekow, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pekow is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Pekow has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Pekow works at University Of Chicago Medical Center in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Pekow’s profile.

    Dr. Pekow has seen patients for Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Constipation, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pekow on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    3 patients have reviewed Dr. Pekow. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pekow.

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