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Dr. Kirbylee Nelson, MD

Gastroenterology*
5.0 (1)
Map Pin Small Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
11 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Kirbylee Nelson, MD

Dr. Kirbylee Nelson, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chicago, IL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 11 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Rush University and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Nelson an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Nelson works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield and 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. Nelson's Office Locations

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    Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center
    259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Chicago, IL 60611 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (312) 695-5620

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  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

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Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Cirrhosis
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Diarrhea
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Diverticulitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
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Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Ileus
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Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Malnutrition
Nausea
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Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Enteritis
Vomiting Disorders
Anoscopy
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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 Function Test
pH Probe
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Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
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    • Aetna
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    • Beech Street (Multiplan)
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Georgia
    • Cigna
    • Cofinity
    • Coventry Health Care of Illinois
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    • Galaxy Health Network
    • HAP Insurance
    • HealthSmart - Interplan Health Group
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    • Humana
    • Imagine Health
    • MAPFRE Life Insurance Company of Puerto Rico
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    • UnitedHealthCare
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    About Dr. Kirbylee Nelson, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 11 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1780927418
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Rush University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Kirbylee Nelson, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Nelson is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    Dr. Nelson works at Northwestern Medical Group in Chicago, IL. View the full address on Dr. Nelson’s profile.

    1 patients have reviewed Dr. Nelson. 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. Nelson.

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