Summary

Dr. Kirbylee Nelson specializes in gastroenterology, bringing 13 years of experience to her practice. She earned her medical degree from Rush University Medical College and completed her residency at the University of South Florida Morsani in 2016. Dr. Nelson pursued advanced fellowship training at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2017, followed by an additional fellowship at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2020, demonstrating her commitment to specialized expertise in digestive health.

Dr. Nelson practices at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and sees patients at digestive health centers throughout Chicago, Illinois. She focuses on treating conditions such as anemia, colon polyps, and colorectal cancer. Her expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures, along with interpreting pathology tests to help diagnose and monitor digestive health conditions.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 13 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago
  • 2 specialties
  • 9 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Female

Office Locations

Kirbylee K. Nelson has 2 locations

Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center

259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 1600Chicago, IL 60611

Digestive Health Center

633 N St Clair St 20th FlChicago, IL 60611

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Kirbylee K. Nelson, MDDr. Darren Ballard, MDDr. Amit Patel, MDDr. Kevin Liebovich, MD
GastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterologyGastroenterology
Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients Accepts New Patients
4.1 
13 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 Speaks English
Chicago , ILHomewood , ILChicago , ILGurnee , IL
Med School: Rush University Medical College Med School: Loyola University Med School: University of South Florida College of Medicine Med School: Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Kirbylee K. Nelson

  • Aetna
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • Cigna
  • Humana
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (HMO Plans)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meridian Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Meritain Health
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect
  • North Shore LIJ CareConnect - IPA
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - IPA

Medical Specialties

Kirbylee K. Nelson has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Kirbylee K. Nelson has the following 9 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Gastroenterologist
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

13 Years Experience

Kirbylee K. Nelson 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 Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago in 2020 and Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center in 2017.

Residency

Completed their residency at University of South Florida Morsani in 2016.

Medical School

Graduated from Rush University Medical College in 2013.

NPI Number

Kirbylee K. Nelson's NPI number is 1780927418.

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Kirbylee K. Nelson's office is located at 259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 1600, Chicago, IL, 60611.
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