Expert digestive health care

• Acid reflux
• Anal/rectal disorders
  • Anal fistula
  • Anal fissure
• Anemia
• Barrett's esophagus
• Bleeding of the gastrointestinal system
• Cancers of the:
  • Ampulla
  • Anus
  • Bile duct (Cholangiocarcinoma)
  • Colon (large intestine)
  • Esophagus
  • Gallbladder
  • GIST tumors
  • Liver
  • Pancreas
  • Rectum
  • Small intestine (small bowel)
  • Stomach
• Celiac disease
• Cirrhosis
• Constipation
• Diverticular disease
• Fatty liver disease
• Fecal transplant for recurrent Clostridium difficile (C diff)
• Feeding tube placement – percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
• Gallstones
• Gastric balloon for weight loss
• Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)/heartburn
• Gastroparesis
• Hemorrhoids
• Hepatitis (B, C & autoimmune)
• Hiatal hernia
• Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)
• Crohn's disease
• Ulcerative colitis
• Irritable bowel syndrome
• Pilonidal disease
• Swallowing issues (esophageal motility disorders), such as achalasia
• Ulcers

Our services, treatments and specialty programs include:

• Advanced medical and surgical procedures
• CellVizio Confocal Laser Endomicroscopy (CLE)
• Comprehensive evaluations
• Diagnostic and interventional endoscopy
• Direct access screening colonoscopies (DASC)
• FibroScan Liver Health Test
• GI interventional radiology
• LINX acid reflux surgery
• Medical and surgical procedures:
• Abdominal procedures (laparoscopic, robotic, open)
• Anorectal procedures
• Minimally invasive and robotic surgery
• Pelvic health
• Prevention measures
• Tests and treatments for esophageal disorders
• Trans oral incisionless fundoplication (TIF)

A simpler process: We offer direct access to screening colonoscopies to qualified patients, saving you time and money.

Features:

• 6 state-of-the-art procedure rooms
• Board-certified GI physicians
• Board-certified colorectal surgeons
• Board-certified bariatric surgeons
• Advanced endoscopic team
• Certified gastroenterology registered nurses

• General health and wellness
• Weight management
• Diabetic nutrition
• Gastrointestinal nutrition
• Pediatric nutrition
• Adolescent nutrition
• Geriatric nutrition

Learn more about our nutrition services.

Pre-arrival

• You will receive initial instructions from your physician's office or the DASC nurse, please read them carefully.
• You will receive a phone call to pre-register for your procedure.
• You may receive a call from your friendly GI nurse to review your health history and answer any questions you may have.
• If you have any additional questions, please call us at 630-275-7923, Monday through Friday between 8 a.m. and 4 p.m.

Arrival & registration

• Please arrive for registration one hour prior to your appointment.
• Check in at the Digestive Health reception area on the ground floor of the Ambulatory Care Center.
• You’ll be asked to complete a few registration forms and provide photo identification, such as a driver’s license or state ID, as well as insurance information.

Parking

• Enter the campus from Highland Avenue and proceed toward the west pavilion entrance.
• Free valet parking is available at the north pavilion next to the west pavilion.
• Take the elevator to the ground floor.
• Proceed to the reception desk, where we will assist you with registration.

Be sure you have an escort

Please be aware that, following your procedure you will not be allowed to drive yourself home, take a cab or take public transportation unescorted. To ensure your safety following your procedure:

• You must have a responsible adult to accompany you home.
• If your escort does not arrive with you, a member of our staff will call to verify your escort home.
• If you do not have an appropriate escort, we will make arrangements for transportation or reschedule your appointment.
• During your procedure, friends and relatives are welcome to wait in your private patient room or in our comfortable waiting area.
• Visitors are encouraged to check out the Java City cafe for a meal, light snack or beverage while they wait.

Preparing for your procedure

Regardless of your procedure, take the following steps to prepare:

• Arrange for someone to drive you home, keep your schedule free for the rest of the day to recuperate from your procedure and the sedation.
• Inform your physician or the DASC nurse of any new restrictive medical conditions or allergies.
• Bring a list of your current medications, vitamin supplements and herbs with you to your procedure.
• Please leave jewelry and valuables at home.

What to expect

Before your procedure:

• Plan to arrive one hour prior to your scheduled appointment and check in at registration on the ground floor of the west pavilion.
• Have your photo ID, insurance cards and any physician referrals ready.
• Your physician will explain the procedure and have you sign an informed consent form.
• You will be asked to change into a hospital gown and put your personal items in a patient belonging bag.

After your procedure:

• You will be discharged home when guidelines for safe discharge are met.
• You will receive discharge instructions and important contact information before you are sent home.
• You will not be able to drive, operate machinery or return to work until the next day.
• We ask that you go home, relax and continue to recover.
• Please be aware that you should not drink alcoholic beverages for 24 hours following your procedure.

Important phone numbers

• Digestive Health Center – main number: 630-275-7900
• GI lab/endoscopy services: 630-275-7923
• Advocate Good Samaritan Hospital – main number: 630-275-5900
• Billing office: 630-275-4000