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Dr. Michael Ruchim, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Dr. Michael Ruchim, MD
3.7 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Michael Ruchim, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 70
Chicago, IL
Accepting new patients
45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Michael Ruchim, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Ruchim graduated from University of Illinois College of Medicine in 1979 and completed a residency at University Ill Hospital|University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System.Dr. Michael Ruchim, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL and has 45 years experience. Dr. Ruchim currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Ruchim has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Ruchim received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Ruchim's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Ruchim is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Hemorrhoids
Abdominal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Nausea
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Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
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
Abdominal Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anal Prolapse
Autoimmune Diseases
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Blood Disorders
Cancer
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colorectal Cancer
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Heartburn
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Diseases and Disorders
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Mesenteric Panniculitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Rectal Diseases
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
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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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Medicare
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    Select Plus POS
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  • Health Alliance
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Premier Care Network
    Open Choice PPO
    Open Access Elect Choice
    Choice POS
    Open Access Managed Choice
    Select
    Aetna Student Health
    Health Network Option
    Choice POS II
    Open Access Aetna Select
    Limited Benefits Insurance Plan PPO
    Savings Plus
    Managed Choice POS
    Elect Choice PPO
    Performance Network
    Aetna
    Quality Point-of-Service POS
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  • Aetna Better Health
    Coventry Health Care HMO
    Coventry Health Care PPO
    Coventry Health Care
    Coventry Health Care POS
    CoventryOne HMO
  • Community Care Alliance of Illinois
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
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Locations

  1. 1 Mark Chien M D L L C
    680 N Lake Shore Dr Ste 118, Chicago, IL 60611
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3.7
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Dec 24, 2019
I see a few negative reviews but I have been a patient for a number of years. He is kind, caring and intelligent. Knows his area of specialty. Highly recommended.
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University Ill Hospital
    1980
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University Ill Hospital|University of Chicago Hospitals and Health System
    1982
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Illinois|University of Illinois Hospital and Health System
    1984
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Michael Ruchim, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Ruchim's profile.

Dr. Ruchim frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Obstruction and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Michael Ruchim, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Michael Ruchim, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL