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Dr. Joel Cahan, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Joel Cahan, MD
3.5 (21 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Cahan, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Munster, IN
Accepting new patients
42 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Cahan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, IN.

About

Dr. Cahan graduated from Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School. Dr. Joel Cahan, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Munster, IN and has 42 years experience. Dr. Cahan currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Munster, Ingalls Memorial Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital. Dr. Cahan has experience treating conditions like Barrett's Esophagus among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Cahan received an average rating of 3.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 21 times. Dr. Cahan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Cahan is board certified in Internal Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Barrett's Esophagus
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Barrett's Esophagus
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Barrett's Esophagus
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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Locations

  1. 1 Community Care Network Electrophysiology
    801 MacArthur Blvd Ste 400A, Munster, IN 46321
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3.5
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Aug 24, 2021
I already have recommended him to my friends and family. Thank you for taking care of me and becoming an important part of my healthcare team. I am really going to miss you. I hope you enjoy a very happy, healthy, and long retirement and get to do all the things you’ve missed out on taking care of patients like me. Happy Retirement!
Laflonda Whitten — Aug 24, 2021
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

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Medical Education
  • Rosalind Franklin University Chicago Medical School
    1982
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  • Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Cahan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Cahan's profile.

Dr. Joel Cahan, MD is affiliated with Community Hospital, Franciscan Health Crown Point, Franciscan Health Hammond, Franciscan Health Michigan City, Franciscan Health Munster, Ingalls Memorial Hospital and St. Catherine Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Joel Cahan, MD holds board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Community Hospital

    901 MacArthur Blvd, Munster, IN

  • Franciscan Health Crown Point

    12750 Saint Francis Dr, Crown Point, IN

  • Franciscan Health Hammond

    5454 Hohman Ave, Hammond, IN

  • Franciscan Health Michigan City

    3500 Franciscan Way, Michigan City, IN

  • Franciscan Health Munster

    701 Superior Ave, Munster, IN

  • Ingalls Memorial Hospital

    1 Ingalls Dr, Harvey, IL

  • St. Catherine Hospital

    4321 Fir St, East Chicago, IN