Top Gastroenterologists in Ashkum, IL

Digestive Diseases Consultants
555 W Court St
Ste 212
Kankakee, IL 60901
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • 22 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
Thomas L O'Connor, MD
Thomas L O'Connor
555 W Court St
Ste 212
Kankakee, IL 60901
  • Internal Medicine
  • Gastroenterology
  • 19 years experience
  • 4 star hospital
  • Board certified
  • Completed fellowship
What are Gastroenterology Doctors?

A gastroenterologist is a specialist in diagnosis and treatment of conditions involving the digestive/gastrointestinal (GI) tract. These doctors are experts on how food moves through the digestive system and is chemically broken down, with nutrients being absorbed and waste excreted.

A patient may see a gastroenterologist for the following symptoms/conditions:

  • Abdominal pain
  • Diarrhea
  • Ulcers
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Constipation
  • Heartburn (Acid Reflux)
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Cancers of the colon, stomach, pancreas, or liver

The area of Ashkum, IL has a population of approximately 1,372 people. There are 2 gastroenterologists near Ashkum, which gives it a ratio of 1 gastroenterologist per 686 residents or a ratio of 1 gastroenterologist per 264 households. There are 527 households in Ashkum.