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Hepatologists (Liver Specialists) in Chicago, IL

79 listed in Chicago, IL · Listings last verified October 2026 · How we vet listings

We list 79 hepatologists, or liver specialists, in the Chicago area, most of them in Chicago, Lake Barrington and Maywood. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.

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Philip Nagel, MD

Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Specialists

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.6 (310 Google reviews)

Address
22285 Pepper Rd. #311, Lake Barrington 60010
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (847) 382-4410 Website Directions

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Richard Green, MD

Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 3.1 (31 Google reviews)

Address
259 E Erie St Fl 16, Chicago 60611
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
Not listed
Call (312) 695-5620 Website Directions

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Ruchi Patel, MD

The Illinois Center for Digestive and Liver Health | Chicago office

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.8 (89 Google reviews)

Address
5744 N Broadway St, Chicago 60660
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (630) 335-0710 Website Directions

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Saad Q. Aziz, DO

Summit Digestive and Liver Disease Specialists

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 4.4 (123 Google reviews)

Address
3740 W North Ave, Chicago 60647
Telehealth
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Medicare
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Call (630) 889-9889 Website Directions

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Salina S. Lee, MD

Rush Hepatology - Chicago

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.0 (4 Google reviews)

Address
1725 W Harrison St Suite 207, Chicago 60612
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Call (312) 942-5861 Website Directions

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Sarang Thaker, MD, MS

Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 3.1 (31 Google reviews)

Address
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Chicago 60611
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (312) 695-4837 Website Directions

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Seema R. Gandhi, MD

Rush Hepatology - Chicago

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.0 (4 Google reviews)

Address
1725 W Harrison St Suite 207, Chicago 60612
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (312) 942-5861 Website Directions

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Sheila L. Eswaran, MD

Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Institute

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 3.1 (31 Google reviews)

Address
259 E Erie St Ste 1600, Chicago 60611
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (312) 695-5620 Website Directions

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Srinadh Komanduri, MD

Rush Hepatology - Chicago

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.0 (4 Google reviews)

Address
1725 W Harrison St Suite 207, Chicago 60612
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (312) 942-5861 Website Directions

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Sujatha Kailas, MD

The Illinois Center for Digestive and Liver Health | Chicago office

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.8 (89 Google reviews)

Address
5744 N Broadway St, Chicago 60660
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
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Call (312) 335-0180 Website Directions

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Veronica M. Loy, DO

Rush Hepatology - Chicago

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.0 (4 Google reviews)

Address
1725 W Harrison St Ste 161, Chicago 60612
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (312) 942-4252 Website Directions

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Wojciech Blogowski, MD

Rush Hepatology - Chicago

Hepatology (Liver)

Practice rating 2.0 (4 Google reviews)

Address
1725 W Harrison St Ste 207, Chicago 60612
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (312) 942-5861 Website Directions

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In the Chicago area

Our Chicago listings cover the city and its Illinois suburbs: Cook County, DuPage County, Lake County, Will County, Kane County and Kendall County. Most McHenry County providers, such as those in Crystal Lake and Woodstock, are listed under the Rockford area.

The largest share of listings is inside the City of Chicago, where Northwestern Medicine, Rush, UChicago Medicine and UI Health have their main campuses. The rest are spread across the suburbs. In the north suburbs, look at Evanston, Skokie, Park Ridge and Arlington Heights, served by Endeavor Health and Advocate. In the west suburbs, Loyola Medicine in Maywood, UChicago Medicine AdventHealth in Hinsdale and Northwestern Medicine in Winfield are large hubs, with Duly Health and Care offices across DuPage and Will counties. In the south suburbs, Oak Lawn and Orland Park have the most choices.

Ascension also has clinics in the northwest suburbs, and independent specialty groups practice all over the metro. Many large systems have several offices, so you can often see the same practice closer to home.

Chicago has most of the liver specialists in Illinois. They are concentrated at Rush Hepatology and Northwestern Medicine's Digestive Health Institute in the city, plus a few independent digestive and liver groups in the suburbs. Many general gastroenterologists also treat liver disease and can refer you on if needed.

How to choose a hepatologist

A hepatologist is a doctor who focuses on the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. People see one for hepatitis B or C, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, autoimmune liver disease, primary biliary cholangitis, liver cancer and abnormal liver tests [2]. Most get a referral from a primary care doctor or a gastroenterologist.

Know that many GI doctors treat the liver. Hepatology is part of gastroenterology. Most hepatologists trained first as gastroenterologists, and many general GI doctors manage common liver problems such as fatty liver disease and hepatitis C. That's why some doctors in this directory are also listed as gastroenterologists. If your liver problem is mild or stable, a GI doctor may be all you need.

Start with the kind of liver care you need.

  • General hepatologists manage long-term liver conditions, track liver health over time and treat hepatitis.
  • Transplant hepatologists care for people with advanced liver disease, before and after a liver transplant.

Check credentials. The American Board of Internal Medicine certifies doctors in gastroenterology and in transplant hepatology. A doctor must be certified in gastroenterology before taking the transplant hepatology exam. You can look up any doctor's certification for free on the ABIM website [1]. Our listings show the credentials doctors report in the federal NPI registry, but we don't verify board certification.

Ask about transplant ties if your disease is advanced. If you have cirrhosis, ask whether the practice works with a liver transplant center. A transplant starts with a referral to a transplant center, where a team decides if you're a candidate [3]. A practice linked to a center can make that step smoother.

Confirm insurance before you book. Practices change the plans they accept, so call the office or check your insurer's directory. HMO plans usually need a referral first. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary specialist visits; you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your deductible [6].

Plan for distance. Liver specialists are fewer than other doctors, and many work at large hospitals. You may need to travel for a first visit. Ask whether follow-up visits can be done by video or with your local doctor.

Know when not to wait. Cirrhosis can cause bleeding from swollen veins in the esophagus or stomach [4]. Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, or black, tar-like stool, needs emergency care, not an appointment [5]. Call 911.

Frequently asked questions

What's the difference between a hepatologist and a gastroenterologist?

A gastroenterologist treats the whole digestive system, including the liver. A hepatologist focuses mainly on the liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Most hepatologists trained as gastroenterologists first, and many GI doctors treat common liver problems. If you have advanced liver disease or may need a transplant, a hepatologist is usually the right choice.

Do I need a referral to see a hepatologist?

It depends on your insurance. Most HMO plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they'll cover a specialist visit. PPO plans and traditional Medicare usually don't. Many liver clinics also ask for a referral and your recent blood tests or scans before they book a first visit, so call ahead and ask.

What happens at a first hepatology appointment?

Expect questions about your symptoms, medications, alcohol use and family history, plus a physical exam. The doctor will review your liver blood tests and may order more labs, an ultrasound or a special scan that measures liver stiffness. Some people need a liver biopsy. Bring your recent test results and a list of your medications.

What is a transplant hepatologist?

A transplant hepatologist cares for people with advanced liver disease or liver failure. They help decide whether someone may need a new liver and care for them before and after a transplant. In the U.S., they're certified through the American Board of Internal Medicine, and they must be certified in gastroenterology first.

How do I know if a hepatologist is board certified?

Look the doctor up on the American Board of Internal Medicine's free "Verify a Physician" tool. It shows whether a doctor is certified in gastroenterology and in transplant hepatology. Our listings show the credentials doctors report to the NPI registry, but we don't verify certification ourselves.

Sources

  1. American Board of Internal Medicine — Verify a physician's certification
  2. American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases — Patient resources
  3. NIDDK — Liver transplant
  4. NIDDK — Symptoms and causes of cirrhosis
  5. NIDDK — Symptoms and causes of GI bleeding
  6. Medicare.gov — Doctor & other health care provider services (Part B)