GASTROENTEROLOGY AND DIGESTIVE HEALTH

Consult with a Mayo Clinic–trained, board-certified gastroenterologist for digestive symptoms and colorectal cancer screening.

Thoughtful evaluation for new or unresolved symptoms.

Now accepting new patients. Consultations available within 2 weeks.

How Can We Help You Today?

Experiencing Symptoms?

  • Persistent bloating or abdominal pain

  • Reflux or heartburn

  • Changes in bowel habits

  • Blood in stool

  • Nausea or unexplained symptoms

If symptoms haven’t improved or answers have been unclear, a focused evaluation can help identify the underlying cause.

Focused on Prevention?

  • Colonoscopy screening (starting at age 45)

  • Family history of colorectal cancer

  • Personal history of polyps

  • Inflammatory bowel disease or increased cancer risk

Colonoscopy allows for early detection and removal of precancerous polyps, helping prevent colorectal cancer before it develops.

When procedures are recommended, colonoscopy and endoscopy are performed by Dr. Murad at an affiliated endoscopy center.

Whether you’re experiencing symptoms or focused on prevention, we’ll guide you to the right next step.

What to Expect From Your Visit

  • Time to understand your full history and concerns

  • A focused evaluation based on your individual needs

  • Clear next steps, whether that includes testing, treatment, or screening

Why Santé for Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology care led by Dr. Faris Murad, a Mayo Clinic–trained, board-certified interventional gastroenterologist with deep experience in both complex and routine digestive conditions.

  • A comprehensive, physician-led approach that looks beyond symptoms

  • Thoughtful, thorough evaluation without time constraints

  • A focus on identifying underlying causes, not just managing symptoms

  • Clinical judgment guiding when testing or procedures are appropriate

  • Care that remains coordinated from consultation through treatment

Serving Chicago’s North Shore, including Winnetka, Wilmette, Glencoe, and Northbrook.

Conditions We Evaluate and Treat

For patients with persistent or unexplained symptoms, evaluation often extends beyond routine consultation, including review of prior workups and more advanced diagnostic approaches when appropriate.

We also provide comprehensive care across a range of gastrointestinal conditions.

Common digestive concerns

  • GERD (acid reflux)

  • Bloating and abdominal pain

  • Gastritis and indigestion

  • Functional dyspepsia

  • Nausea or early satiety

Motility and functional disorders

  • IBS

  • SIBO

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhea

  • Esophagitis

Inflammatory and autoimmune conditions

  • Celiac disease and gluten-related disorders

  • Microscopic colitis

  • Eosinophilic esophagitis

Liver and metabolic conditions

  • Fatty liver disease

  • Anemia and nutrient deficiencies

Advanced and complex GI conditions

  • Barrett’s esophagus

  • Dysphagia

  • GI bleeding

  • Diverticulitis

  • Pancreatitis

  • Polyps

  • Peptic ulcer disease

  • Hiatal hernia

Advanced diagnostic and therapeutic evaluation is incorporated when appropriate.

Care is focused on identifying underlying causes and defining clear, individualized next steps.

Schedule a Gastroenterology Consultation

If you are experiencing digestive symptoms or would like to discuss colorectal cancer screening, our team can help you schedule a consultation with Dr. Murad.