Summary

Dr. John Gaetano specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and conditions affecting the stomach, intestines, and related organs. He earned his medical degree from New York Medical College School of Medicine and completed both his residency and fellowship training at the prestigious 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. His expertise includes treating complex conditions such as celiac disease, cirrhosis, and colorectal cancer. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including colonoscopies and orders comprehensive blood work to help identify and monitor various digestive health issues. Patients consistently rate Dr. Gaetano highly, giving him an average rating of 5.0 stars for his compassionate care and clinical expertise.
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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

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. W. Reid Glaws, DO
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
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4.5 
4.5 
16 Years of Experience 38 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 , ILLindenhurst , IL
Med School: New York Medical College School of Medicine Med School: University of Illinois Med School: Deccan College Medical Sciences Med School: New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
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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 active medical license in the state of Illinois.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Illinois that expires 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

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Which hospitals is John Gaetano affiliated with?
John Gaetano is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital.
Does John Gaetano accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
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Where is John Gaetano's office located?
John Gaetano's office is located at 800 N Westmoreland Rd Ste 100, Lake Forest, IL, 60045.

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