Summary

Dr. Dean Silas is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who has been practicing medicine for over four decades. He earned his medical degree from the University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Colorado Health. His extensive experience spans 42 years of treating digestive health conditions and providing comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Silas is multilingual, speaking Russian, Spanish, Polish, and English.

Dr. Silas practices at Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology in Niles, Illinois, and maintains hospital privileges at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital. He specializes in treating colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. His expertise includes performing pathology tests, kidney transplant biopsies, and nerve biopsies. Patients have given Dr. Silas an average rating of 3.9 stars on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • 3.9
  • 42 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks Russian, Spanish, Polish, English
  • University Of Colorado Health
  • 9 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 19 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Office Location

Advocate Medical Group Gastroenterology

7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 19Niles, IL 60714
Mon8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:30 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:30 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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3.9 
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42 Years of Experience 27 Years of Experience 38 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks Russian, Spanish, Polish, English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Niles , ILGurnee , ILChicago , ILLindenhurst , IL
Med School: University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of Medicine Med School: Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine Med School: Lake Erie College of Osteopathic Medicine Med School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Dean Nicholas Silas

  • Advocate Health Care
  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Cigna-HealthSpring - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Devoted Health
  • Golden Rule
  • Healthlink
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Nippon Life Benefits
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • Wellcare
  • Wellcare - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Dr. Dean Nicholas Silas has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Dean Nicholas Silas has the following 19 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colon Tumor (Adenomatous Polyps)
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gallstones
  • Gastritis
  • Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hiatal Hernia
  • Internal Medicine
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Viral Human Hepatitis

Certifications, License, & Education

42 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Colorado Health

Medical School

University Of Illinois At Chicago College Of MedicineGraduated in 1984

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Frequently Asked Questions

How can I make an appointment with Dr. Dean Silas?
You can find contact information for Dr. Dean Silas here on Vitals.
What languages does Dr. Dean Silas speak?
Dr. Dean Silas speaks Russian, Spanish, Polish, and English.
Where is Dr. Dean Silas's office located?
Dr. Dean Silas's office is located at 7900 N Milwaukee Ave Ste 19, Niles, IL, 60714.
Which hospitals is Dr. Dean Silas affiliated with?
Dr. Dean Silas is affiliated with Advocate Lutheran General Hospital.
Does Dr. Dean Silas accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Dean Silas accepts on their Vitals profile.

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