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Dr. Samuel F Castillo, JR, MD

Gastroenterology, Colorectal Surgery
Accepting new patients
Chicago Gastroenterology 2222 W Division St Ste 235, Chicago, IL 60622
(773) 342-6800

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Location
Expertise
Insurance

Brief Intro

Dr. SAMUEL CASTILLO, JR. MD is a BOARD CERTIFIED GASTROENTEROLOGISTBoard Certified in GastroenterologyIn practice more than 15 yearsMedical Degree: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford ILResidency: Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester MNFellowship: Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZCGI Chicago GastroenterologyWelcome to Chicago GIHighly skilled and experienced gastroenterologist. Compassionate and dedicated. Board certified in Gastroenterology. These are just a few of the reasons who you can count on the Chicago Gastroenterology team to deliver excellent careand outcomes. When patients with GI and liver problems need specialty care, Dr. Castillo is available to quickly assess patients, manage short or long term care and help them regain their health.Accessible, efficient, affordable care when you need it.At Chicago GI, we know that health concerns don’t follow a clock or a calendar. The fact is many medical problems are time sensitive and often urgent which is why we provide not just quality care but also get you in sooner than many ofthe area gastroenterology offices in Chicago today.Why choose to see Dr. Castillo?Provide GI and liver-disease consultations and manage ongoing careHospital based practice for inpatients of St. Mary and Elizabeth Medical CenterOutpatient endoscopy center in Lincoln ParkFocus on a holistic approach to healthcareFluent in English/Spanish

Education Background

FELLOWSHIP

Phoenix VA Health Care System

Banner Good Samaritan Medical Center, Phoenix, AZ

Advanced Endoscopy training including ERCP certification

RESIDENCY

Mayo Clinic College of Medicine, Rochester MN

MEDICAL SCHOOL

University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford IL

Languages Spoken

English
Spanish

Location & Hours

Chicago Gastroenterology
2222 W Division St Ste 235, Chicago, IL 60622
Mon:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:9:00 am - 5:00 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed

Specialties Treated

Gastroenterology
Colorectal Surgery

Conditions Addressed

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux
Acute Pancreatitis
Barrett’s ablation
Benign Polyps of the Colon
Cholelethiasis or Cholecystitis
Chronic Pancreatitis
Cirrhosis
Colon Cancer
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Esophagitis
Gastritis and Duodenitis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Helicobacter Pylori Infection
Hemorrhoids
Hepatic Encephalopathy
Hepatitis A, B, C
Hepatitis C
Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Liver Disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease
Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Performed

Hemorrhoid Procedures
Proctosigmoidoscopy
Colonoscopy
General Surgery
Robotic surgery
Minimally Invasive Robotic Surgery
Cholecystectomy
Abdominal wall hernia repair
Hernia Repair
Robotic Gastrostomy Tube and Jejunostomy Tube Placement
Anti-reflux surgery
Laparoscopic Appendectomy
Appendectomy
Small Bowel Resection
Endoscopy
Minimally Invasive Endoscopy
Small Bowel Endoscopy
Skin Surgery
Liver Surgery
Pancreatic Surgery
Gastric Sleeve Surgery
Prostatectomy
Myomectomy
Endoscopic Surgery
Lap-Band
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Herniorrhaphy
Laparoscopic Rectal Resection
Laparoscopic Surgery

Insurance Accepted

* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).

Medicare
Mercy Care
Cigna-HealthSpring
Nippon Life Benefits
Bright Health
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Michigan
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
Zing Health
North Shore LIJ CareConnect
Wellcare
Humana
HealthScope Benefits
First Health (Coventry Health Care)
Clear Spring Health
Advocate Health Care
UnitedHealthcare
Commonwealth Care Alliance
Aetna Better Health
Family Health Network
Ambetter
Health Alliance
Meridian Health Plan
Golden Rule
Optum Health
Allwell
Anthem Blue Cross
Aetna
Meritain Health
Cigna
Medical Mutual

Cancer 35
Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 35
Orthopedics 65
Neurology & Neurosurgery 48
Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 61
Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 65
Diabetes & Endocrinology 32
Children's Hospital 13
Urology 69
Psychiatry 64
Geriatrics 69
Rehabilitation 37
Obsterics & Gynecology 15
Ophthalmology 3
Ear, Nose & Throat 5
Rheumatology 2
Long Term Care 6
Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 30