BOARD-CERTIFIED GASTROENTEROLOGIST
IN WINNETKA

Mayo Clinic-trained GI doctor serving Chicago's North Shore for digestive symptoms, colonoscopy, colorectal cancer screening, and other digestive conditions.

Now accepting new patients.
GI Consultations available as soon as this week.

5.0 ★★★★★ · 10 Google Reviews

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Prevent colon cancer before it starts.
Colonoscopy screening starts at age 45.

How Can We Help You Today?

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 is the most effective way to prevent colorectal cancer.

Experiencing Symptoms?

  • Persistent bloating or abdominal pain

  • Reflux or heartburn

  • Changes in bowel habits

  • Blood in stool

  • Nausea or unexplained symptoms

Unexplained digestive symptoms deserve expert evaluation.

Whether you're seeking answers for digestive symptoms or are due for colon cancer screening, Dr. Murad provides expert, personalized gastroenterology care.

Conditions We Evaluate and Treat

From common digestive complaints to more complex gastrointestinal conditions, Dr. Murad provides comprehensive evaluation and personalized care.


Common digestive concerns

  • Acid reflux (GERD)

  • Indigestion (gastritis)

  • Bloating and abdominal pain

  • Chronic indigestion (functional dyspepsia)

  • Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)

  • Constipation

  • Diarrhea

  • Excess gas and belching

  • Feeling full quickly (early satiety)

  • Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO)

Inflammatory and digestive disorders

  • Celiac disease

  • Delayed stomach emptying (gastroparesis)

  • Gluten-related disorders

  • Esophagitis

  • Microscopic colitis

Liver and metabolic conditions

  • Iron deficiency anemia and nutrient deficiencies

  • Fatty liver disease

Advanced and complex GI conditions

  • Barrett's esophagus

  • Diverticulitis

  • Peptic ulcer disease

  • Gastrointestinal bleeding
    (GI bleeding)

  • Pancreatitis

  • Colon polyps

  • Hiatal hernia

  • Difficulty swallowing
    (dysphagia)

Meet Dr. Faris Murad

Board-certified gastroenterologist and advanced endoscopist Dr. Faris Murad combines Mayo Clinic fellowship training with more than 20 years of clinical experience to provide expert, personalized digestive care.

Whether you're seeking answers for digestive symptoms or preventive colon cancer screening, every evaluation begins with understanding your story, not just your symptoms.

His goal is simple: provide clear answers, explain your options, and develop a personalized plan that helps you feel better and stay healthier.

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Insurance & Payment

Santé is an out-of-network physician practice designed
for longer appointments and personalized care.

✓ HSA/FSA accepted

✓ Superbills provided

What Patients Are Saying

  • Living a Healthy, Pain-Free Life After Years of
    Complex Symptoms

    “I’ve been a patient of Dr. Murad’s for many years. As a complex patient, I’ve been grateful for his ability to think outside the box and find solutions tailored to me. Thanks to him, I’m living a healthy, pain-free life.”

    Heather M.

  • The Rare Combination of Expertise, Depth, and
    Genuine Care

    “Dr. Murad has cared for me and my family for many years. He’s exceptionally thorough, deeply caring, and always accessible — a rare combination. His commitment to his patients truly sets him apart. He’s the doctor you hope for.”

    Dan M.

  • Attentive, Thoughtful Care from a Physician Who
    Truly Listens

    Dr. Faris Murad, has a very special bedside manner, he is very attentive; really listens to his patients' discomforts & concerns...& goes the distance to provide the best for his patients care."

    Perry F.

  • Accurate Diagnosis and Rapid Relief After Weeks of Severe Symptoms

    "I came home from college with severe throat pain doctors thought was strep. It kept getting worse to the point where I could barely eat and lost a lot of weight. Dr. Murad found the real cause was esophagitis. With the right diagnosis and medication, I finally got relief."

    Andrew O.

You don't have to live without answers.

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