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Dr. Joel Retsky, MD

Gastroenterology*
4.3 (26)
Map Pin Small Highland Park, IL
Accepting new patients
35 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Joel Retsky, MD

Dr. Joel Retsky, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Highland Park, IL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 35 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and is affiliated with Highland Park Hospital, Skokie Hospital, Evanston Hospital and Glenbrook Hospital. Dr. Retsky, completed a residency at Barnes Hosp/Washington University Mc. Patients rated Dr. Retsky an average 4.3 star rating.

Dr. Retsky works at Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine, Ltd in Highland Park, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Colorectal Polyp and Hemorrhoids 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. Retsky's Office Locations

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    Ravinia Associates in Internal Medicine Ltd.
    1777 Green Bay Rd # 201, Highland Park, IL 60035 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (847) 433-3460

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  • Highland Park Hospital
  • Skokie Hospital
  • Evanston Hospital
  • Glenbrook Hospital

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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Treatment frequency



Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Polyp
Hemorrhoids
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Heartburn
Nausea
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Duodenal Polypectomy
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sclerosing Mesenteritis
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Visceroptosis
Anal Cauterization
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
Nonvariceal Hemostatis
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Small Bowel Enteroscopy
VAP Lipid Testing
Variceal Hemostatis
Wireless pH Testing
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    4.3
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    About Dr. Joel Retsky, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 35 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Hebrew
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    NPI Number
    • 1568420057
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • University Chicago Hospital
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Barnes Hosp/Washington University Mc
    Residency
    Internship
    • Barnes Hosp/Washington University Mc
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Joel Retsky, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Retsky is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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

    Dr. Retsky works at Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine, Ltd in Highland Park, IL. View the full address on Dr. Retsky’s profile.

    Dr. Retsky has seen patients for Colorectal Polyp and Hemorrhoids, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Retsky on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    26 patients have reviewed Dr. Retsky. The overall rating for this provider is 4.3. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Retsky.

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