Summary

Dr. John Gaetano is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions affecting the digestive system. 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 fellowship in 2016. With 16 years of medical experience, Dr. Gaetano brings extensive knowledge to his practice. He is fluent in both English and Spanish, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Gaetano practices at Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital and sees patients at locations in Lake Forest and Grayslake, Illinois. He has particular expertise in managing serious conditions such as celiac disease, cirrhosis, and colorectal cancer. His procedural skills include performing colonoscopies and ordering specialized tests like complete blood counts and pathology tests to help diagnose digestive health issues. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gaetano highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0.
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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
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Office Locations

Dr. 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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GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.9 
3.4 
16 Years of Experience 35 Years of Experience
Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Lake Forest , ILEVANSTON , ILChicago , ILGlenview , IL
Med School: New York Medical College School of Medicine Med School: Rush Medical College Of Rush University Medical Center Med School: University of Illinois College of Medicine Med School: Deccan College Medical Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. 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

Dr. John N. Gaetano has the following 3 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. 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

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Fellowship

University of Chicago2016
University of Chicago2015

Residency

University of Chicago2013

Medical School

New York Medical College School of MedicineGraduated in 2010

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. John Gaetano speak?
Dr. John Gaetano speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. John Gaetano accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Yes, Dr. John Gaetano accepts virtual/telehealth appointments. Click the virtual visit button on their Vitals profile.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. John Gaetano?
You can find contact information for Dr. John Gaetano here on Vitals.
Which hospitals is Dr. John Gaetano affiliated with?
Dr. John Gaetano is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
Does Dr. John Gaetano accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. John Gaetano accepts on their Vitals profile.

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