Gastroenterology (GI) Center for Digestive Diseases | UI Health Skip to Content ES 866.600.CARE Find a Doctor Request an Appointment Locations MyChart Billing & Pricing 866.600.CARE Call Us 866.600.CARE Primary & Specialty Care Patients & Visitors Referring Physicians About UI Health Find a Doctor Request an Appointment Locations MyChart Pay A Bill Primary & Specialty Care At UI Health, our foundation in academic excellence leads to new possibilities in healthcare. We take pride in serving Chicago and are committed to keeping your family healthy. Find a Doctor Make An Appointment Locations MyChart Billing & Pricing Call Us 866.600.CARE For Patients & Visitors A visit to the hospital can be overwhelming. At UI Health, we strive to make the patient and visitor experience as stress-free and comfortable as possible. 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Our Mission Find a Doctor Make An Appointment Locations MyChart Billing & Pricing Call Us 866.600.CARE Gastroenterology (GI) Additional Primary & Specialty Care Gastroenterology (GI) GI & Digestive Diseases GI Cancer Prevention Program Endobariatric Procedures Esophageal Program Pancreatic Diseases Conditions We Treat Research Programs Training Programs Center for Digestive Diseases and Sciences The Division of Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases at UI Health is staffed by physicians and scientists who specialize in diseases of the liver and gastrointestinal (GI) tract, which includes the esophagus, stomach, gallbladder, pancreas, small and large intestine (colon), and rectum. Our patients benefit from the latest advancements in diagnosis and treatment. Schedule an Appointment Current Patients (MyChart) New Patients (Open Scheduling) 312.996.3800 Refer a Patient Expert Care for Your Journey Emily came to UI Health in 2013 after being diagnosed with a rare digestive disorder known as gastroparesis . Learn how a minimally invasive procedure with Dr. Mario Masrur , and more than a decade of successful management with our Center for Digestive Diseases, has given Emily control over her symptoms. Our Specialists View Profile Request an Appointment Zohair Ahmed, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Arouj Bajwa, MD Gastroenterology & Hepatology View Profile Request an Appointment Brian Boulay, MD, MPH Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Robert Carroll, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Sarah Ehrhardt, PA-C Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Maria El Gemayel, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Mohammad Fayyaz, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Melanie Frieh, PA-C Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Lila Glotfelty, MD, PhD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Lyn Sue Kahng, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Anna Lipowska, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Ece Mutlu, MD, MBA, MSCR, AGAF, FACG Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Keith Naylor, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Lucy O'Keefe, DNP, CNP Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Paul Schlesinger, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Rima Shobar, MD, MS Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Asim Shuja, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Itishree Trivedi, MD, MS Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Ashley Vareedayah, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Cemal Yazici, MD Gastroenterology View Profile Request an Appointment Sooyoung Yeom, DNP, FNP-BC Gastroenterology Meet the Director The division is directed by Dr. Brian Boulay , specializes in advanced therapeutic endoscopy. He treats pancreatic and biliary conditions, including pancreatitis and pancreatic cancer, and evaluates diseases of the small intestine. His expertise includes ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, EMR of polyps and masses, double-balloon enteroscopy, and endoscopic treatment of gastrointestinal cancers. Request an Appointment To request an appointment or for general inquiries, call 312.996.3800 . Online appointment scheduling is also available through MyChart, click here to learn more For Referring Physicians Our team is eager to partner with referring physicians to deliver high-quality, coordinated, and equitable care. We look forward to working with you to support your patients' health. Click here to learn the different ways to refer a patient Locations Specialty Care Building , 4th Floor 1009 S. Wood St. Chicago, IL 60612 Directions to SCB University Village Primary & Specialty Care, Suite 240 1309 S. 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