General Practitioners

• Osteoporosis
• Arthritis
• Medical Weight Loss
  EUS provides your doctor with more information than other imaging tests by providing detailed images of your digestive tract. Your doctor can use EUS to diagnose certain conditions that may cause abdominal pain or abnormal weight loss.
• Nutritional Counseling
  In addition to the above consulting services we also provide nutritional counseling as diet has such an important influence on health and so many disease states.  These services are provided by our physicians as well as by our own registered dietician.
• Primary Care
  Maureen received her Bachelor of Science at De Ocampo Memorial College and worked as a Critical Care Nurse for over 14 years. She then went on to receive her Master of Science in Nursing from Northern Illinois University. Maureen is Board Certified as an Adult-Gerontology Primary Care Nurse Practitioner by the American Nurses Credentialing Center.
• Colonoscopy
  The best defense against colorectal cancer is regular screenings.  In general, colorectal cancer screenings begin at age 50, earlier for people with higher risks (such as family history). Colonoscopy, the “gold standard” screening method, allows direct visual examination of the inside of the entire colon. Also, any precancerous polyps found during the screening can be removed during the procedure, preventing their progression to colorectal cancer.
• Constipation
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) is a group of disorders that cause swelling and inflammation in the intestines, affecting as many as 3 million Americans. Often confused with Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), IBD refers to two chronic diseases: Ulcerative Colitis and Crohn’s Disease.
• Diarrhea
• Immunizations
  Once you’ve had hepatitis A, you cannot get it again, so you don’t need the hepatitis A vaccine. But you should consider vaccination against hepatitis B, a more serious form of hepatitis.

Gynecologists

• Pregnancy
• Labor and Delivery
  A hemorrhoid is a discomforting collection of swollen tissue and blood vessels in the lower rectum or anus, affecting more than half of adults at some point in their lives. Common causes include constipation, pregnancy, childbirth, obesity, heavy lifting, sitting for long periods and diarrhea. Home remedies, such as hemorrhoid creams, suppositories and warm baths may bring temporary relief, but hemorrhoids do not go away, can get worse over time, and can grow in size and number.

Internists

• Internal Medicine
  Dr. Bhandari received his Bachelors of Science of Arts in Psychology from Northwestern University and then went on to obtain his Medical Degree at Northwestern University’s Feinberg School of Medicine. He went to complete his internal medicine residency at the University of California at San Diego Medical Center and a gastroenterology fellowship at the University of Texas-Southwestern.
• Gastroenterology
  Below are directions to Suburban Gastroenterology’s Naperville and Plainfield offices. Should you have any questions or need to reschedule your appointment, please contact us by calling the corresponding clinic office phone number.
• Kidney Stones
  Other complications may include arthritis, skin problems, inflammation in the eyes or mouth, kidney stones, gallstones, or diseases related to liver function.
• Colon Cancer
  Even with years of damage to the bowel, some Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) patients have no symptoms. When symptoms are present, they can mimic other disorders. For these reasons, diagnosing IBD is challenging. Upper and Lower Endoscopies permit direct visualization of the digestive anatomy and are the tools most commonly used for evaluating symptoms suggestive of IBD. Of course, medical history and other tests are also vital to the diagnosis. Follow-up is also important, as IBD, in particular Ulcerative Colitis, carries an increased risk of Colon Cancer.
• Endoscopy
  Capsule endoscopy uses a capsule with a tiny camera in it to take pictures of the digestive tract. The capsule is swallowed like a pill and provides images of the patient’s digestive tract for the physician. These pictures are sent to a recorder outside the body. The capsule passes out of the body through the stool within a few days.

Psychiatrists

• Depression
• Mental Health
  Gastroenterology behavioral medicine is a sub-specialty of providers who are trained not only in mental health but also in the unique issues of people diagnosed with digestive illnesses. Services are designed for people may not have a mental health problem, rather those who want to better manage their physical condition. Treatment aims to reduce the intensity and frequency of illness symptoms, improve your quality of life, provide support for medical decision making or health education, improve coping skills, and reduce stress and worry.
• Behavioral Health
  Comprehensive care for women with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) and Celiac Disease, including diagnosis and treatment, nutrition counseling, behavioral health support and surgical consultation by colorectal surgeon s specialized in IBD.

Endocrinologist

• Thyroid

Radiologist

• Ultrasound
  Endoscopists are highly trained specialists who welcome your questions regarding their credentials, training and experience. Your endoscopist will use a thin, flexible tube called an endoscope that has a built-­‐in miniature ultrasound probe. Your doctor will pass the endoscope through your mouth or anus to the area to be examined. Your doctor then will use the ultrasound to use sound waves to create visual images of the digestive tract.
• X-Rays
• Computed Tomography
  A doctor can diagnose Crohn’s Disease by performing a physical exam, blood and stool tests, and imaging tests such as a CT scan, upper GI series, lower GI series, flexible Sigmoidoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

Dermatologists

• Ulcer
• Lesions
  ­ The latest high-definition endoscopy equipment enables early detection of more and smaller lesions, and our swallowable “pill cam” helps us visualize more of the digestive tract.