Digestive Diseases Week at RUSH

A doctor looks at an endoscopy screen

At RUSH, we know effective treatment of digestive problems requires the whole team — from specialized pharmacists and infusionists to physicians outside our specialty, The Division of Digestive Diseases provides advanced clinical and endoscopic care for a wide range of digestive diseases. With our collaborative approach, we work with each other and with other specialties to provide the highest level of care to our patients. Our physicians are also engaged in research, persistently pursuing new treatments for digestive diseases.

Explore the work of the RUSH Division of Digestive Diseases below. 

Clinical Offerings

  • Bariatric and Metabolic Endoscopy 
  • Colon and Rectal Surgery Services 
  • Crohn’s Disease and Colitis Care
  • Gastrointestinal Cancer Services 
  • GI Clinical Psychology and Behavioral Health
  • GI Motility
  • Gastroenterology Services
  • Hepatology Services
  • Interventional Endoscopy (CITE)
  • Pancreas Cancer and Pancreatitis
  • Pelvic and Abdominal Health Care 

RUSH Digestive Diseases Providers

Rana Abraham, MD

Rana Abraham, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Michael Brown, MD

Michael Brown, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Christopher Chapman, MD

Christopher Chapman, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Mark DeMeo, MD

Mark DeMeo, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Joseph Frasca, MD

Joseph Frasca, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Stephanie Kalant, DO

Stephanie Kalant, DO

Gastroenterology Make an Appointment
Ali Keshavarzian, MD

Ali Keshavarzian, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Salina Lee, MD

Salina Lee, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Maham Lodhi, MD

Maham Lodhi, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Neal Mehta, MD

Neal Mehta, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Veena Nannegari, MD

Veena Nannegari, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Tommy Pacana, MD

Tommy Pacana, MD

Gastroenterology Make an Appointment
Tariq Rahim, MD

Tariq Rahim, MD

Gastroenterology Make an Appointment
Kenika Robinson, MD

Kenika Robinson, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Farnaz Shariati, MD

Farnaz Shariati, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Ajaypal Singh, MD

Ajaypal Singh, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Irving Waxman, MD

Irving Waxman, MD

Gastroenterology Request an Appointment
Syed Zaidi, MD

Syed Zaidi, MD

Gastroenterology Make an Appointment
Jevon Huang, PA-C

Jevon Huang, PA-C

Physician Assistant Request an Appointment
Carol Montilla, NP

Carol Montilla, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner, Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner Request an Appointment
Kobina Odoom, NP

Kobina Odoom, NP

Family Nurse Practitioner Request an Appointment
Lindsey Textor, NP, DNP

Lindsey Textor, NP, DNP

Adult-Gerontology Acute Care Nurse Practitioner View Profile
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Maria Uhler, PA-C

Physician Assistant Request an Appointment
Erin Whitley, PA-C

Erin Whitley, PA-C

Physician Assistant Request an Appointment
Lauren Wishne, NP, DNP

Lauren Wishne, NP, DNP

Family Nurse Practitioner Request an Appointment

Leading the Way Through Innovation 
RUSH & Medtronic

GI GeniusRUSH was the first hospital system in the United States to offer AI-assisted colonoscopy in every screening procedure room.

The new GI Genius from Medtronic helps detect a variety of colorectal polyps and alerts gastroenterologists to their presence in real time. 

Nearly one in 20 adults are diagnosed with colon cancer in their lifetime. Polyps of concern are highlighted on the device’s screen and can make them easier for doctors to locate. 

The Medtronic GI Genius™ system uses artificial intelligence to increase the adenoma detection rate (ADR) of colorectal polyps by as much as 14.4%. 

This technology also provides a nearly 50% relative increase in the likelihood to detect multiple polyps during a colonoscopy and reduces endoscopists’ polyp miss rate by half when compared to the conventional colonoscopy process. Considering 90% of patients with colon cancer will beat it when caught early, it is critical to continue improving the levels of detection for patients.

GI Genius Intelligent Endoscopy Module

Sensitivity Rate

99.70 %

New Endoscopy Suite in the Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building

This year, RUSH will open an endoscopy suite in the new Joan and Paul Rubschlager Building. The suite will allow providers to care for patients who need interventional treatments and screenings. 

The suite will include:

  • 24 Prep/Recovery Rooms  

  • 2 Fluoroscopy Suites

  • 6 Endoscopy Suites  

  • Medication rooms and clinical support stations  

Learn more about the Rubschlager Building

Rubschlager bridge

Rubschlager bridge