Medical Services • Gastroenterology Services

The Gastroenterology Center at Northwest Community Hospital combines advanced technology for the treatment and diagnosis of digestive disorders like Crohn's disease, gallstones, GERD and ulcers with compassionate, personalized care.

Putting the latest medical advances in GI care to work for you

The new Gastroenterology Center is continually investing in the latest technology to ensure that you receive the best and least invasive treatments for digestive disorders possible. These treatments include:

• Two interventional suites with digital fluoroscopy.
• Two endoscopic ultrasound systems used to diagnose and stage cancers of the gastrointestinal tract and lung.
• HALO³⁶⁰ Ablation System used to destroy abnormal tissue in the esophagus and reduce the risk of esophageal cancer.
• Nine procedure rooms equipped with advanced digital imaging systems with high definition technology; these systems are less invasive and provide a more comfortable method for diagnosing abnormalities within the digestive system.

Precision-skilled teams of physicians, nurses and technicians

• The Gastroenterology Center is staffed by nationally recognized gastroenterologists along with our staff of highly skilled nurses and technologists.
• Together these teams performed more than 12,000 gastrointestinal procedures last year while still providing comfort, convenience and privacy.

Leadership that counts

Willis Parsons, MD, is the medical director of the NCH Gastroenterology Center. He is a board-certified gastroenterologist recognized nationally for his work in advanced endoscopic procedures and the management of pancreatic disease. His background, leadership and experience ensure that you receive the best possible care to meet your specific needs.

Only gastroenterology teaching gallery in Illinois

NCH provides the only teaching gallery in Illinois where medical professionals come from around the country to learn advanced procedures for the treatment of digestive disorders like Crohn's disease, gallstones, GERD and ulcers. This leading-edge teaching gallery transmits live images around the world, so clinicians can also learn online.

Make sure you're getting the best gastroenterology care in the Northwest Suburbs. Find a physician now or call 847.618.4YOU (4968) for a free physician referral.