Our Services

We provide an extensive array of gastrointestinal endoscopy services comparable to those offered by the nation's top academic medical centers. Our practice is committed to delivering exceptional care and utilizes state-of-the-art technology to perform a comprehensive range of GI endoscopy procedures. With a team of highly skilled gastroenterologists and specialized staff, we prioritize patient safety, comfort, and satisfaction. Whether you require diagnostic evaluation, therapeutic intervention, or routine screening, trust Midwest Digestive Health & Nutrition for expert gastrointestinal endoscopy care tailored to your unique needs.

• Upper Endoscopy (Esophagogastroduodenoscopy or EGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS)
• Capsule Endoscopy
• Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR) and Endoscopic Submucosal Dissection (ESD)
• Endoscopic Mucosal Ablation including radiofrequency ablation (RFA)
• Esophageal Dilation
• Feeding tube placement
• Endoscopic Stenting
• Endoscopic Treatment of Varices (Variceal Banding or Sclerotherapy)
• Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection (EFTR) of polyps and tumors
• Endoscopic Drainage of Pancreatic Pseudocysts
• Per-oral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) for achalasia
• Endoscopic Treatment of Zenker's Diverticulum

Regular digestive health checkups at Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition are designed to maintain and improve gastrointestinal wellness through early detection and prevention of digestive disorders. These comprehensive evaluations are tailored to individual patient needs and risk factors. By monitoring symptoms and changes in digestive health, our practice aims to address issues before they become serious, ensuring optimal digestive function and health.

Our commitment to regular digestive health assessments underscores the proactive approach of Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition towards patient care. Through personalized checkup plans, we empower patients to take control of their digestive health, offering peace of mind and promoting long-term wellness.

Do you struggle with ongoing abdominal discomfort and/or abnormal bowel habits? Are your symptoms impacting your everyday life? At MDHN we recognize the challenges of IBS and are dedicated to finding the relief you deserve.

• MDHN employs a personalized approach by tailoring care plans to individual needs in order to ensure effective and targeted interventions for better patient outcomes.

• Effective management of IBS entails treating the individual as a whole. Our holistic approach combines evidence-based medical interventions with lifestyle modifications, ensuring a well-rounded and effective path to long-lasting relief.

• MDHN offers flexible scheduling to minimize further disturbances in your day-to-day life by allowing you to schedule appointments and testing that best fits your routine. IBS can be stressful, finding quality care shouldn’t be.

If you regularly experience any of the following symptoms please contact MDHN to schedule an appointment with our IBS team.

Common symptoms:

• Abdominal pain, cramping
• Bloating
• Gas
• Alternating bowel habits of diarrhea or constipation

Testing Services Offered:

• Convenient and affordable imaging studies
• Labs, conveniently drawn in clinic
• Specialized testing including esophageal manometry, anorectal manometry, bacterial overgrowth testing, and gut microbiome testing.
• In office endoscopies including EGDs and colonoscopies

Resource: The IBS Network

Have you or a loved one suffered from inflammatory bowel disease including Crohn’s disease or Ulcerative Colitis? We understand how disruptive inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) can be to your life. Here at MDHN, we have dedicated IBD specialists who will work with you to develop personalized treatment plans. Receive all your care right in our office, with in-office endoscopies and colonoscopies, lab draws, and IV infusion therapies.

• Dedicated IBD specialists providing personalized care plans. If you have IBD, or if your doctor thinks you may have it, you need advanced care from experts who can help relieve your symptoms. Our experts have extensive years of experience delivering the full spectrum of care for individuals with inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), with a focus on relieving physical symptoms as well as the emotional distress and other challenges that often go hand-in-hand with IBD.

• We offer in-office easy to schedule endoscopies and colonoscopies with flexible dates. We also offer in-office anesthesia to keep you safe and comfortable during your procedure. We provide access to the most effective and current treatments.

• We offer cutting-edge treatment and technology including:

• In-office Infusion center
  • At our Des Plaines office, we offer an exclusive infusion suite, where you can receive the advanced biologic therapies that may be necessary to treat your IBD. We employ dedicated infusion nurses to deliver intravenous medications and monitor you while you receive therapy.  
• SonarMD
  • Video Resource
  • SonarMD is a virtual platform designed to support the management of your IBD. It allows you to conveniently track and communicate your health in between appointments with your MDHN IBD provider so you can stay healthy, save money, and enjoy life.
• Injection therapy
• Telehealth management
• Laboratory services
• In-office upper endoscopy and colonoscopy
• Pathology
• Advanced procedure capabilities including balloon - assisted enteroscopy

If you are experiencing any of the following symptoms, consider making an appointment with our IBD team today.

Symptoms can range from mild to debilitating and can include:

• Rectal bleeding
• Abdominal pain
• Fatigue
• Fistulas
• Unintentional weight loss  
• Diarrhea

Our specialists treat a wide range of diseases including:

• Crohn’s disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Collagenous colitis
• Lymphocytic colitis

MDHN offers a comprehensive care home with experts who are active in research and national IBD leadership. Our team has extensive experience caring for IBD patients and can provide the support you need to seamlessly receive the care you deserve.  

Resources: Crohn’s and Colitis Foundation

Pancreatic diseases are often complex and can lead to significant discomfort, digestive issues, and potential life-threatening consequences if not effectively managed. Whether you have an incidental finding on a scan or have been managing a debilitating chronic disease, you require expert care. Here at MDHN we have a team of advanced pancreas specialists with extensive knowledge and experience in treating a wide variety of pancreatic diseases, as well as diseases of the bile duct (carries digestive fluid from the liver and gallbladder), gallbladder (stores bile), and duodenum (first part of the small intestine). 

• Our board-certified and internationally recognized pancreas experts offer top tier pancreatic care and are fully equipped to perform advanced endoscopic procedures including endoscopic ultrasounds (EUS) in order to diagnose and treat a multitude of complex diseases including but not limited to pancreatic cancer diagnosis and pancreatic cyst management.

Pancreatic disorders can cause many symptoms that can impact your life, such as:

• Diarrhea
• Constipation
• Abdominal pain, gas, and bloating
• Fatty stools (pale, oily, foul smelling poop that floats)
• Unexplained weight loss
• No symptoms at all

Our MDHN providers are experts in treating a wide variety of pancreas diseases, including:

• Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI)

• Pancreatic cancer
• Pancreatic cysts
• Intraductal Papillary Mucinous Neoplasms (IPMN)
• Acute and chronic pancreatitis
• Pancreatic necrosis
• Pancreatic duct leaks‍

‍Pancreaticobiliary Services and Treatments we offer:

• Endoscopic ultrasound (EUS)
• Endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
• Endoscopic mucosal resection for certain cancer types (EMR)
• Biliary and pancreatic stenting
• Pancreatic cyst gastrostomy
• Pancreatic necrosectomy
• Surveillance imaging
• Expert guidance

Resource: The National Pancreas Foundation

Do you suffer from gastric reflux? Do you have indigestion or discomfort after eating? Do you suffer from difficulty swallowing or pain when swallowing? If so, you have found the right place.

The esophagus functions as a bridge which carries food into your digestive tract. We rely on our esophagus in order to perform proper swallowing and facilitate digestion. When this bridge is damaged or disrupted, so is our ability to nourish our bodies. Therefore we understand that esophageal disorders are not only painful and unsettling, but also impact your overall health. At MDHN, we have a team of motility experts to help treat issues and maintain esophageal health so that you can continue living a healthy, vibrant life.

‍Symptoms may include:

• Heartburn or burning in the chest
• Chronic cough
• Foul taste in your mouth
• Regurgitation  
• Difficulty or painful swallowing
• Hoarseness
• Feeling food gets stuck in your throat
• Weight loss ‍

Diseases we treat include:

• GERD
• Achalasia
• Peptic ulcer disease
• Esophageal motility disorders
• Eosinophilic esophagitis
• Esophageal strictures
• Barrett's esophagus
• Gastroparesis (delayed gastric emptying)
• Dyspepsia
  
  

Comprehensive Esophageal Testing and Treatment:

• On site upper endoscopy (EGD)
• Esophageal Manometry
• Esophageal pH reflux testing
• H. pylori testing
• Endoscopic dilations
• Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM)
• Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication (TIF)

We’re here to help you find long-term relief for reflux and other esophageal disorders. Schedule an appointment today to get started.

Colorectal cancer is the fourth most common cancer in both men and women in the United States. In the early and most treatable stages of colon cancer, individuals usually do not have symptoms. Therefore, screening colonoscopies are crucial for early detection, allowing the removal of precancerous polyps before they become malignant. For most individuals, screening starts at age 45 or sooner if you are considered high risk for colon cancer. Speak with one of our MDHN providers to determine your colon cancer risk and to find out more about our screening colonoscopies.

• ‍The Gastrointestinal (GI) Cancer Prevention Program at MDHN teamed with our genetic specialist provides you with personalized risk assessment and individualized care to patients of all ages and varying degrees of risk.
• Our screening colonoscopies are conveniently performed in-office alongside an anesthesia team to ensure you are comfortable and safe throughout the procedure.
• We understand how tedious and undesirable bowel preparations can be. That is why we offer a wide variety of bowel preparations you can choose from to better suit your preferences and to make the bowel prep process easier, more enjoyable, and more successful. A clean colon equals top-notch colonoscopies with maximal polyp detection. ‍
• High quality adenoma detection rates

Risk factors for colon cancer include:

• Age (especially >45 years old)
• Family history of colon cancer
• Personal history of colorectal polyps or cancer
• Certain inherited conditions
• Inflammatory bowel disease
• Obesity
• Diet high in red or processed meats
• Smoking
• Alcohol consumption

Resource: Colorectal Cancer Information

Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition offers a comprehensive nonsurgical obesity management program designed to help patients achieve and maintain a healthy weight through medically supervised strategies. Our program combines nutritional counseling, lifestyle modifications, behavioral therapy, and when appropriate, pharmacotherapy, tailored to meet the individual needs and health goals of each patient. This holistic approach aims to address the root causes of obesity, enabling sustainable weight loss and improving overall health.

Our dedicated team is committed to supporting patients throughout their weight loss journey, providing the tools, resources, and encouragement needed to make lasting changes. By focusing on nonsurgical solutions, Midwest Digestive Health and Nutrition empowers patients to take control of their obesity and related health conditions, paving the way for a healthier and more active lifestyle.