Dr. Christopher J. Smith, MD is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Bourbonnais, IL specializing in pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Christopher J. Smith, MD is affiliated with Edward-Elmhurst Health, Advocate Health Care, Edward Hospital, Elmhurst Hospital and Center for Pediatric Gastroenterology & Nutrition.
100 Provena Way Suite 2a
Bourbonnais, IL 60914
1200 S. York Road Suite 3190
Elmhurst, IL 60126
301 N. Madison Street Suite 302
Joliet, IL 60423
3851 West 95th Street
Evergreen Park, IL 60805
4440 W 95th Street
Oak Lawn, IL 60453
600 South Washington Street Suite 300
Naperville, IL 60540
800 Macarthur Boulevard Suite 3
Munster, IN 46321
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.
A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:
Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.
He completed residency at Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals. He has a state license in Illinois.
Residency: Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated Hospitals (1991)
Licensed In: Illinois
Dr. Christopher J. Smith, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:
Dr. Christopher J. Smith, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: HFN, Blue Advantage PPO, Humana PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, PHCS PPO, Aetna Choice POS II, Medicare Advantage, MultiPlan PPO, Blue Cross PPO, AARP, Blue Advantage HMO, CIGNA Choice Fund PPO, Blue Cross Medicare Advantage PPO, United Healthcare Select Plus POS, Coventry PPO, United Healthcare Options PPO, Humana National POS - Open Access, United Healthcare Choice Plus POS, Humana HMO, Aetna, Unicare PPO, Humana Platinum HMO, TRICARE Prime, Aetna POS, Aetna QPOS, United Healthcare, Aetna Open Choice PPO, Aetna Open Access HMO, Humana, Cigna, Community Care Network (CCN), TRICARE, Coventry, Aetna Open Access Aetna Select, Aetna Select, Humana Premier HMO, Humana National HMO, Humana National EPO, HealthLink PPO, Aetna Choice POS, United Healthcare Navigate HMO, First Health, Aetna EPO, Humana ChoiceCare PPO, Aetna PPO, HFN EPO, Aetna HMO, HFN PPO, HFN Platinum EPO, HST Care Connect PPO, Blue Cross Community MMAI, Health Alliance Employee EPO, AAH UMR Select - Team Member Plan, HST Care Connect EPO, SEIU - Local 4 HMO, Meridian, SEIU - Local 4 PPO, Blue Precision HMO, Union Medical (Local 1546) HMO, BlueCare Direct HMO, Blue Cross HMO Illinois, Blue Medicare Advocate Health HMO and AAH UMR Preferred - Team Member Plan.
According to our sources, Dr. Christopher J. Smith, MD accepts the following insurance providers:
Dr. Christopher J. Smith, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 5.0 out of 5 stars based on 11 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Christopher J. Smith, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Bourbonnais, IL.
These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Christopher J. Smith, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.
AbbVie Inc. |
$337
Humira $337 |
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QOL Medical, LLC |
$248
SUCRAID $248 |
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AbbVie, Inc. |
$207
Humira $180 |
Creon $26 |
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Prometheus Laboratories Inc. |
$180
Non-Covered-Product $40 |
$140 |
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Meda Pharmaceuticals, Inc. |
$124
Aerospan $124 |
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Other |
$297
Actimmune $81 |
ENTYVIO $44 |
GATTEX $32 |
SOLIRIS $21 |
SIMPONI $16 |
Other $103 |
Food and Beverage | $1,378 |
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Education | $15 |
Dr. Christopher Smith is a physician who specializes in pediatric gastroenterology. Dr. Smith is rated 5.0 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His areas of expertise include the following: immunodeficiency, diarrhea, and inflammatory bowel disease. His professional affiliations include Edward Hospital, Advocate Health Care, and Elmhurst Hospital. Dr. Smith seems to honor Aetna EPO, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. His medical residency was performed at a hospital affiliated with Medical College of Wisconsin.