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Gastroenterologist in Oakbrook Terrace, IL

INTERNAL MEDICINE & GASTROENTEROLOGY
Conservative solution, compassionate care

DAVID C. CHUA, MD

Dr. David C. Chua is a competent and detail-oriented Gastroenterologist serving the Chicago metropolitan area six days a week, with availability Saturdays, & available evening hours. Dr. Chua is the Director of South Loop Endoscopy and Wellness Center. He is board-certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. A pioneer in Advanced Endoscopy, Dr. Chua was the first in Chicago to utilize a metallic enteral stent for malignant obstruction and the second into place a metallic stent within the esophagus. With over 20 years of experience, it is his mission to provide his patients with quality and cost-effective health care. Dr. Chua also has a special interest in preventative health and quality improvement.

Areas of Focus:
Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP)
Colon Cancer Screening
Disorders of the Biliary Tree and Pancreas
Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Hepatitis and Liver Cirrhosis
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Irritable Bowel Disease
Peptic Ulcer Disease (PUD) and Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Weight Loss and Digestive Disease Wellness

Education:
Undergraduate- UST College of Pharmacy and Medical Technology; Clark Air Force Base Hospital of the
US Pacific Air Force; Manila, Philippines
Medical School- UST College of Medicine and Surgery; Manila, Philippines
Residency- Wayne State University- Detroit Medical Center and Henry Ford Hospital; Detroit, Michigan
GI Fellowship- Rush-Presbyterian-St. Luke’s Medical Center; Chicago, IL
Hepatology Fellowship- University of Chicago; Chicago, IL
Languages Spoken: English, Spanish, Mandarin Chinese, Tagalog/Filipino

Diplomate, American Board of Internal Medicine
Diplomate, American Board of Gastroenterology
Gastroenterology and Liver Disease Fellowship: Rush Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center, University of Chicago, Chicago, IL
Member of the American College of Gastroenterology
Chief, Department of Gastroenterology, St. Mary of Nazareth Hospital Center
Medical Director, Summit Center of Clinical Research
Medical Director, Summit Surgicare

Hospital Affiliations

South Loop Endoscopy and Wellness Center (JCAHO Certified; CON Licensed; State Licensed) – 2340 S. Wabash Avenue, Chicago, IL 60616
Summit Surgicare, Inc. (Office Based Surgery; JCAHO Certified) - 1 S. 280 Summit Ave., Ct. A-1, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181;
McNeal Hospital - 3249 S. Oak Park Ave., Berwyn, IL 60402
Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center – 2233 W. Division St., Chicago, IL 60622
Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center – 836 W. Wellington Ave., Chicago, IL 60657

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