Summary

Dr. John Gaetano is a gastroenterologist who has dedicated 16 years to helping patients with digestive health concerns. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship training at the University of Chicago, finishing his advanced gastroenterology fellowship in 2016. His expertise spans the full spectrum of digestive disorders, with particular focus on complex conditions affecting the gastrointestinal system. Dr. Gaetano is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Gaetano practices at Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients at locations in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois. He specializes in treating serious conditions such as celiac disease, cirrhosis, and colorectal cancer. His comprehensive approach to digestive health helps patients navigate complex diagnoses and develop effective treatment plans. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gaetano highly for his care, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 5
  • 16 years of experience
  • 18 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • University of Chicago
  • 1 written review
  • 3 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

John N. Gaetano has 2 locations

Northwestern Medical Group

800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100Lake Forest, IL 60045

Northwestern Medicine Gastroenterology Grayslake Outpatient Center

1475 E Belvidere Rd Ste 311Grayslake, IL 60030

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John N. Gaetano, MDDr. Amit Kalra, MDDr. Baseer Qazi, MDDr. Jennifer Spanier-Stiasny, DO
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.5 
4.5 
16 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lake Forest , ILHighland Park , ILGlenview , ILHighland Park , IL
Med School: New York Medical College School of Medicine Med School: University of Illinois Med School: Deccan College Medical Sciences Med School: Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by John N. Gaetano

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Humana
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • Three Rivers Providers Network (TRPN)
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

John N. Gaetano has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

John N. Gaetano has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Heartburn
  • Hepatologist
  • Immunization
  • Physical
  • Vaccination
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

John N. Gaetano holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at University of Chicago in 2016 and University of Chicago in 2015.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of Chicago in 2013.

Medical School

Graduated from New York Medical College School of Medicine in 2010.

NPI Number

John N. Gaetano's NPI number is 1588977722.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Does John Gaetano accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
John Gaetano has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
What languages does John Gaetano speak?
John Gaetano speaks English and Spanish.
Where is John Gaetano's office located?
John Gaetano's office is located at 800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.
Is John Gaetano accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is John Gaetano affiliated with?
John Gaetano is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Catherine Gratz Griffin Lake Forest Hospital.

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