Medical Services • Pancreas Care

The Illinois Center for Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Diseases (ICPHD) at NCH combines advanced technology and exceptional experience with compassionate, personalized care for pancreatic cancer to provide the best treatment in Chicago for pancreatic cancer symptoms, pancreatitis, jaundice and diseases of the liver, pancreas and bile ducts.

Putting the latest medical advances to work for you

As part of the Gastroenterology Center, the Illinois Center for Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Diseases provides the best treatment in Chicago to patients with pancreatic cancer, benign pancreatic cysts and pancreatitis, as well as diseases of the liver, pancreas and bile ducts. Surgical options include the Whipple procedure, considered one of the most complex surgeries in existence, second only to organ transplants.

Precision-skilled teams of physicians, nurses and technicians

• Our staff includes nationally recognized, board-certified surgeons, radiation oncologists, pathologists, endocrinologists and gastroenterologists, as well as highly skilled nurses and technologists.
• Malcolm Bilimoria, MD, director of the ICPHD, offers an unparalleled level of expertise to patients with pancreatic cancer symptoms or cancers of the liver and gallbladder.

Leadership that counts

Dr. Malcolm Bilimoria is an expert in the Whipple procedure. As a surgical oncologist specializing in pancreatic cancer and hepatobiliary surgeries, Dr. Bilimoria has averaged 50 to 75 Whipple surgeries per year over the past 10 years, compared to some surgeons who may perform only 10 a year.

Willis Parsons, MD, is 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.

Together, they work to provide pancreatic cancer patients with the best treatment in Chicago, right here at NCH.

Physical and emotional support for you and your family every step of the way

• Compassionate support provided by a nurse navigator who coordinates your care, assists you in your treatment and answers your questions
• Counseling and educational resources

If you or someone you love has pancreatic cancer, find out how you can get the best treatment in Chicago. Call the Illinois Center for Pancreatic and Hepatobiliary Diseases for a referral to a doctor specializing in pancreatic or hepatobiliary diseases at 847.483.9400.