Dr. Jack Leya, MD | Hines, IL | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Jack Leya is a gastroenterologist who also specializes in geriatric medicine and internal medicine. He earned his medical degree from Jagiellonian University Medical College and brings 45 years of experience to his practice. Dr. Leya is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Leya practices at Edward Hines Jr VA Hospital and Loyola University Medical Center in the Hines and Maywood, Illinois area. He focuses on treating conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and gastritis. His expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies along with pathology tests. Patients rate Dr. Leya 3.2 out of 5 stars on average.

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3.2

17 Ratings
45 years of experience
speaks English, Spanish
Jagiellonian University Medical College
7 written reviews
3 specialties
12 areas of expertise
3 board certifications
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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I am a recently retired Chicago trial attorney with 35 years of practice. I have seen many surgeons in and out of court. I have been treated by many surgeons. Dr. Leya is unquestionably the best GI surgeon I have seen. The negative reviews are mind-boggling.

March 26th, 2024

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Dr. Lea is one of the best doctors I 've seen. He thinks "out of box" and is thorough in his efforts to find right diagnosis.

January 8th, 2016

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After seen many doctors without any diagnosis, Dr. Leya diagnosed me with Achalasia, amazing results!

December 15th, 2014

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Could care less about you as a patient. Rude and arrogant, totally in love with himself. No patient follow up. Procedures and heavy duty medication are his focus. Spent a week in the hospital recovering from his treatmenr. Prescribes meds without any understanding of side effects. There are too many good Drs. To settle for this one.

March 11th, 2013

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Seemed like a rude guy. He gave me a cookie cutter answer to why my dad needs an intestine removed from his body. Instead of consulting with the family, he schedules dates for the surgical procedure without asking the patient or the family about their thoughts and feelings. I feel like the only reason this guy is in business is because he treats a lot of patients who do not speak English, and are not educated enough to ask serious questions. I'm sorry for bashing this guy so much, but he did not sit down and build any rapport with his patient. I don't even remember him looking the patient in the eye. He simply came, told us he is scheduling a life changing procedure and left without spending more then a few minutes with us. I am extremely disappointed with the lack of answers and consultation.

June 1st, 2011

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This is one of the top interventional endoscopists in the area and is referred difficult cases. He cares a great deal for his patients and is a thinking gastroenterologist in addition to a talented proceduralist.

January 19th, 2011

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Never saw me or my family before or after procedure; only his fellow resident talked to us; had procedure again and had complication and got hospitilized 2 days but again never saw me in hospital or explained what happened. Never go to a physician who is more interested in a procedure than a patient

September 8th, 2010

Edward Hines Jr Va Hospital

5000 S 5th AveHines, IL 60141

Tel: (708) 202-8387

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S 1st AveMaywood, IL 60153

Tel: (888) 584-7888


Dr. Jack Leya, MD	Dr. Jonathan Rosenberg, MD	Dr. Kevin Liebovich, MD	Dr. Daksesh Patel, DO
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
3.2 (17 Ratings)	3.5 (16 Ratings)	4.1 (31 Ratings)	4.1 (16 Ratings)
45 Years of Experience	22 Years of Experience	27 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option	No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish	Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Hines , IL	Gurnee , IL	Gurnee , IL	Chicago , IL
Med School: Jagiellonian University Medical College	Med School: University of Illinois Chicago of Medicine	Med School: Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine	Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Geriatric Medicine
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Internal Medicine
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

Jagiellonian University Medical CollegeGraduated in 1981

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What languages does Dr. Jack Leya speak?: Dr. Jack Leya speaks English and Spanish.
Which hospitals is Dr. Jack Leya affiliated with?: Dr. Jack Leya is affiliated with Edward Hines Jr Va Hospital, Loyola University Medical Center, and Ronald Mcdonald Childrens Hospital Of Loyola University Medical Center.
Does Dr. Jack Leya accept my insurance?: You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Jack Leya accepts on their Vitals profile.
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