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Dr. Joel Pekow, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Dr. Joel Pekow, MD
5.0 (4 Ratings)

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Dr. Joel Pekow, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 48
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Dr. Joel Pekow, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Pekow graduated from UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH. Dr. Joel Pekow, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL. Dr. Pekow currently practices at University of Chicago Medical Center and are affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center. Dr. Pekow has experience treating conditions like Crohn's Disease, Constipation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pekow received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 4 times. Dr. Pekow's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pekow also speaks Arabic. Dr. Pekow is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Constipation
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Abdominal Pain
Diarrhea
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Ulcerative Colitis
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
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Congenital Achalasia
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Duodenal Ulcer
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E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Sphingolipidosis
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Anoscopy
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
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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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Cigna
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    Curative PPO
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    Choice Plus POS II
  • Sagamore Plus

Locations

  1. 1 University of Chicago Medical Center
    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL 60637
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Oct 14, 2024
I’ve been a patient of Dr. Pekow for over 12 years. He’s very compassionate, explains the various treatment options and is often available to address any new concerns.
McCann — Oct 14, 2024
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Languages Spoken
Arabic
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS AT CHICAGO / SCHOOL OF PUBLIC HEALTH
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  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Joel Pekow, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pekow's profile.

Dr. Pekow frequently treats the following conditions: Crohn's Disease, Constipation and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Joel Pekow, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Joel Pekow, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • The University of Chicago Medical Center

    5841 S Maryland Ave, Chicago, IL