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Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD

(Edwin McDonald)
Specializes in: Hepatology (Liver Disease) and Adult Gastroenterology
Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2008)
Professional interests include: small intestine disorders, obesity
1101 S. Canal Street Suite 201 & 202
Chicago, IL 60607

Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD is a hepatologist in Chicago, IL specializing in hepatology (liver disease) and adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2008 and has 18 years of experience. Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine, UChicago Medicine and UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO.

View Doctor's Full Profile 1-877-336-5667

Office Locations

The University of Chicago Medicine

1101 S. Canal Street Suite 201 & 202
Chicago, IL 60607
1-877-336-5667
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The University of Chicago Medicine

5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
1-888-824-0200
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5841 S Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
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In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“Dr. Edwin McDonald, a gastroenterologist at the University of Chicago Medical Center, stressed that spicy and sour foods are safe only in moderation.”—"Why some people enjoy pain-inducing and face-puckering foods", Reading Eagle, September 2024
“Dr. Edwin McDonald, a gastroenterologist at the University of Chicago Medical Center, emphasized that while spicy and sour foods are safe in moderation, extreme spice could mean a hospital trip.”—"Why are some thrill-seekers drawn to extreme foods? Scientists say the answer is psychological.", NBC News, August 2024
“A gastroenterologist, Dr. Edwin McDonald, with the University of Chicago Medicine shares that spicy foods do not cause stomach ulcers and may actually help them.”—"People and plants: A spice for longevity?", Broomfield Enterprise, October 2022

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were minimally invasive procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth), diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 50
doctor visit 79
gastrointestinal procedures 50
minimally invasive procedures 64
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 50

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 122
Female 180
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 0
Black 198
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 118
From 75 to 84 88
85 and over 0
Less than 65 0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2015

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2015 were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 46
Depression 28
Chronic Kidney Disease 43
Asthma 30
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 29
Diabetes 36
Dementia 19
Cancer 11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were removal of lesion (e.g. growth), minimally invasive procedures, diagnostic procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 162
doctor visit 333
gastrointestinal procedures 162
hospital care 125
inpatient care 125
minimally invasive procedures 162
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 162

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 154
Female 218
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 124
Black 221
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 151
From 75 to 84 102
85 and over 18
Less than 65 101

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2016

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2016 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 8
Ischemic Heart Disease 44
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 29
Osteoperosis 9
Atrial Fibrilation 12
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 44
Dementia 22
Cancer 17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures 131
doctor visit 381
gastrointestinal procedures 144
hospital care 111
inpatient care 111
minimally invasive procedures 159
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 131

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 266
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 126
Black 238
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 158
From 75 to 84 85
85 and over 26
Less than 65 120

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2017

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2017 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 47
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 35
Chronic Kidney Disease 50
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 12
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 28
Diabetes 42
Dementia 20
Cancer 15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 12
catheterization 12
diagnostic procedures 149
doctor visit 341
gastrointestinal procedures 191
hospital care 87
inpatient care 87
minimally invasive procedures 191
preventive care 30
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 149

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 141
Female 245
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 111
Black 250
Hispanic 13
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 173
From 75 to 84 80
85 and over 21
Less than 65 112

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2018

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2018 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 48
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 19
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 35
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 23
Diabetes 42
Dementia 17
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 14
catheterization 14
diagnostic procedures 115
doctor visit 303
gastrointestinal procedures 148
hospital care 93
inpatient care 93
minimally invasive procedures 164
preventive care 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 115

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 123
Female 228
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 102
Black 221
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 146
From 75 to 84 71
85 and over 29
Less than 65 105

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2019

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2019 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 50
Stroke 10
Ischemic Heart Disease 42
Depression 36
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 11
Heart Failure 38
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 25
Diabetes 46
Dementia 17
Cancer 16

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 16
catheterization 16
diagnostic procedures 123
doctor visit 165
gastrointestinal procedures 158
hospital care 82
inpatient care 82
minimally invasive procedures 172
preventive care 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 123

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 118
Female 225
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 103
Black 216
Hispanic 12
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 145
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 25
Less than 65 106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2020

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2020 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 41
Depression 38
Chronic Kidney Disease 52
Asthma 17
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 13
Heart Failure 34
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 24
Diabetes 43
Dementia 18
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 15
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 136
doctor visit 124
gastrointestinal procedures 170
hospital care 81
inpatient care 81
minimally invasive procedures 184
preventive care 19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 136

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 133
Female 224
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 112
Black 218
Hispanic 0
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 149
From 75 to 84 84
85 and over 18
Less than 65 106

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2021

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2021 were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 52
Stroke 9
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 32
Chronic Kidney Disease 56
Asthma 16
Osteoperosis 10
Atrial Fibrilation 10
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 21
Diabetes 43
Dementia 20
Cancer 18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 24
catheterization 24
diagnostic procedures 145
doctor visit 125
gastrointestinal procedures 217
hospital care 81
inpatient care 81
minimally invasive procedures 236
preventive care 37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 145

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 116
Female 235
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 93
Black 234
Hispanic 11
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 153
From 75 to 84 72
85 and over 18
Less than 65 108

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2022

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2022 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 15
Ischemic Heart Disease 35
Depression 37
Chronic Kidney Disease 42
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 23
Heart Failure 40
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 48
Dementia 13
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2023 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL during 2023 were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

anastomosis 13
catheterization 13
diagnostic procedures 125
doctor visit 94
gastrointestinal procedures 161
hospital care 64
inpatient care 64
minimally invasive procedures 181
preventive care 23
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 125

2023 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 121
Female 184
Ethnicity
Non-Hispanic White 88
Black 184
Hispanic 15
Asian 0
Other 0
Native American 0
Age
From 65 to 74 132
From 75 to 84 67
85 and over 20
Less than 65 86

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD in 2023

The most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated during 2023 were hypertension, high cholesterol, diabetes and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 69
Stroke 17
Ischemic Heart Disease 36
Depression 31
Chronic Kidney Disease 38
Asthma 21
Osteoperosis 14
Atrial Fibrilation 20
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 30
Diabetes 44
Dementia 10
Cancer 25

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2015 - 2023

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated as a hepatologist in Chicago, IL were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

anastomosis 15
catheterization 15
diagnostic procedures 126
doctor visit 216
gastrointestinal procedures 155
hospital care 90
inpatient care 90
minimally invasive procedures 168
preventive care 24
removal of lesion (e.g. growth) 126

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2015 - 2023

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD.

Gender
Male 127
Female 222
Ethnicity
Black / African American 220
Asian / Pacific Islander 0
Non-Hispanic White 95
Native American / Alaskan Native 0
Hispanic 5
Other 0
Age
75 to 84 79
85 and over 19
Less than 65 93
65 to 74 147

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD From 2015 - 2023

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, chronic kidney disease and diabetes.

Hypertension 75
High Cholesterol 53
Stroke 11
Ischemic Heart Disease 40
Depression 34
Chronic Kidney Disease 48
Asthma 20
Osteoporosis 11
Heart Failure 36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 26
Diabetes 43
Atrial Fibrillation 13
Cancer 17
Dementia 17

Education & Training

Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD graduated from Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine in 2008. He completed residency at Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the Board Certification: Gastroenterology and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine (2008)

Residency: Northwestern University Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: Board Certification: Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

The University of Chicago Medicine
UChicago Medicine
UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Aetna PPO, Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA POS, CIGNA HMO, MultiPlan PPO, Aetna POS, Medicare Advantage, Medicare, Humana, PHCS PPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, United W500 Emergent Wrap, Aetna Better Health *see insurance page, United Options (PPO), CountyCare *see insurance page, BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only), United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only), University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP), United Choice HMO (specialists only), BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only), Aetna HMO (specialists only) and United Choice Plus POS/PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Aetna PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
CIGNA PPO
CIGNA POS
CIGNA HMO
MultiPlan PPO
Aetna POS
Medicare Advantage
Medicare
Humana
PHCS PPO
Aetna Medicare PPO
United W500 Emergent Wrap
Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
United Options (PPO)
CountyCare *see insurance page
BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
United Choice HMO (specialists only)
BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
Aetna HMO (specialists only)
United Choice Plus POS/PPO

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.7 out of 5 stars based on 543 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL. 

4.7
Overall Rating
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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC $24,097 XIFAXAN
$8,478 		PLENVU
$6,769 		Relistor
$2,116
$6,733
Takeda Pharmaceuticals U.S.A., Inc. $5,578 ENTYVIO
$3,658 		GATTEX
$1,920
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC $4,288 XIFAXAN
$3,791 		Relistor
$236 		APRISO
$161
$100
AbbVie Inc. $3,325 Creon
$3,325
ZIMVIE INC. $435 Tapered Screw-Vent
$435
Other $1,328 Biliary Devices
$176 		Creon
$151 		BUDESONIDE
$150 		Uceris
$139 		Lupron
$105 		Other
$607
Types of Payments
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a non-accredited and noncertified continuing education program $22,800
Consulting Fee $8,930
Travel and Lodging $4,453
Food and Beverage $2,768
Gift $100

Research Payments

Dr. Edwin K. McDonald IV, MD has received 2 research payments totaling $7,600.

Biography

Dr. Edwin McDonald practices adult gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease). On average, patients gave him a rating of 4.5 stars (out of 5). These areas are among his clinical interests: obesity and small intestine disorders. Dr. McDonald is affiliated with The University of Chicago Medicine. He accepts Blue California, Aetna, and CIGNA Plans, in addition to other insurance carriers. Dr. McDonald's education and training includes medical school at Northwestern University, Feinberg School of Medicine and residency at a hospital affiliated with Northwestern University.

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