Brian Blumenstein, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
Contact Us
Address
9921 Southwest Hwy
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
Phone
708-425-9456Quick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologists
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
Illinois Gastroenterology Group - Oak Lawn, IL
Gastroenterology in Oak Lawn, IL
Illinois Gastroenterology Group - Oak Lawn, IL
9921 Southwest Hwy
Closed. Opens Mon at 9AM
About Brian Blumenstein, M.D.
Education:
Under Graduate Education:
B.S. Physiology, with Honors, Michigan State University, East Lansing, MI 1984 Elected into Phi Beta Kappa 1983
Medical Education:
University of Michigan Medical School, Ann Arbor, MI 1985-1989
Post-Graduate Training:
Internal Medicine, Northwestern University Chicago, IL (Residency) 1989-1992
Gastroenterology, Henry Ford Hospital, Detroit, MI (Fellowship) 1992-1994
Selected as Chief Fellow-additional year of advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy 1994-1995
Board Certifications:
Diplomat American Board of Internal Medicine 1991
Diplomat American Board of Gastroenterology 1995
Medical Societies:
American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Gastroenterology, American College of Physicians
Other Interests:
Dr. Blumenstein has expertise in all areas of gastroenterology. He has a particular interest in liver and biliary tract disease, treatment of Barrett’s esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease as well as colon cancer.
Dr. Blumenstein has performed more than twenty thousand endoscopic procedures. He is skilled in the latest treatment for Barrett’s esophagus: Radio Frequency Ablation (HALO), as well as ERCP for diseases of the bile ducts and gallstones. Dr. Blumenstein strives to practice the highest quality of medical care with a focus on individual patient needs.
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Bowel Incontinence
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Unexplained Weight Gain/Loss
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- C. Difficile Colitis
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Diverticulosis
- Dysphagia
- Encopresis
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Abdominal Ultrasound
- Anorectal Manometry
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- CT Scan or CAT Scan
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- Esophageal Dilation
- ERCP
- Esophageal Manometry
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
Dr Blumenstein saw my husband without a referral last year (within a week of his call), was extremely professional and thorough and uncritical ... and immediately scheduled him for testing, which revealed cancer, which Dr Blumenstein discussed with him fully before having the oncology team set up. A year later he is cancer free ... we are thankful that Dr Blumenstein was available, honest and thorough.
I have been a patient of Dr. Blumenstein for over 20 years and he has always been very compassionate and listened to my concerns. He and his staff always get back to me promptly. I would definitely recommend him to anyone.
I am at a loss with this other reviewer. I am the opposite. I do not want the doctor to say things just to make me feel better. I just want the truth, and that is what Dr Blum will give you. His full office, and full schedule shows he is a good doctor. An appointment with him is definitely worth the wait. I am fully confident in his capability based off of my own experience when I had a colonoscopy/endoscopy he did in 2012, and the Endoscopy I just had in July. He was not at all condescending or rude. He was genuinely interested in solving the problem. I would not base my decision to see a doctor off of an emotional review. It was a great experience for me.
I have been a patient of Dr. Blumenstein for a number of years. He is an excellent doctor. He is professional and attentive to my concerns. Highly recommended.
He was very professional. He had good bedside manner and was very prompt with sharing information.
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Total Reviews
4.9
Average Rating
