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Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD

(John E. Pandolfino, MD)

(10 Ratings)

Specializes in: Gastroenterology (Digestive System), General Practice and Internal Medicine (Adult Medicine)

Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1993)

Professional interests include: motility disorders, gastrointestinal problems (digestive disorders), acid reflux (GERD), and more.

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611

(708) 226-2870

Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD is a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL specializing in gastroenterology (digestive system), general practice and internal medicine (adult medicine). He graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1993 and has 33 years of experience. Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Medicine, Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), Northwestern Scleroderma and Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center.

Office Locations

259 E Erie Street Lavin Family Pavilion, Suite 1600
Chicago, IL 60611

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15300 West Avenue Suite 210
Orland Park, IL 60462

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676 N Saint Clair Suite 1400
Chicago, IL 60611

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Gastrointestinal Problems (Digestive Disorders)

The gastrointestinal system, or GI tract, is the name given to a collection of organs that work together to digest food. These organs fit together in a long tube, running from the mouth to the anus, and include the esophagus, stomach, and intestines, among others. With so many parts working together, complicated by today's busy lifestyles and diets, digestive problems are common. As many as 1 in 3 Americans have a digestive or GI disorder. There are a huge variety of digestive problems, but the most common are IBS, constipation, GERD, hemorrhoids, and ulcers.

IBS, or irritable bowel syndrome, happens when the muscles surrounding the colon contract too easily or frequently. The result is abdominal pain, cramps, diarrhea or constipation, gas and bloating. IBS attacks can often be brought on by specific triggers, so a key part of treatment is learning which foods trigger IBS attacks and avoiding them. Treatment also includes exercise, avoiding stress, and medications if needed.

Constipation, or large, hard, or infrequent stools, happens to everyone at some point. It can be caused by a disruption in routine or food, or by eating a diet without many fresh fruits and vegetables. Although it is uncomfortable, constipation is common and usually not serious, but it can sometimes become chronic. Adding fiber to the diet, exercising, and taking medications may help.

GERD, or gastroesophageal reflux disease, is a severe form of chronic heartburn where stomach acid spills back up into the esophagus. Left untreated, the acid may even eat away at the esophagus and cause serious damage. Treatment includes changing the diet to avoid trigger foods, losing weight if needed, medications, or even surgery.

Hemorrhoids are blood vessels around the rectum that become irritated, swollen or torn while straining during a bowel movement. They are most often caused by constipation, but can also be caused by pregnancy, diarrhea, or simply a genetic predisposition towards hemorrhoids. Treatment involves first treating any constipation issues, then keeping the area clean and soothed until it has healed. If these measures are ineffective, surgery is sometimes used.

Peptic ulcers are sores or spots of inflammation in the lining of the stomach or close to the stomach in the small intestine. Usually this area is coated with a protective lining that shields the tissue from the strong stomach acid, but a break in the lining can let acid in, causing the sores. It used to be thought that stress caused ulcers, but now it is known that is not the case. Most often, they are caused by an infection by H. pylori bacteria, but ulcers can also be caused by alcohol abuse or overuse of aspirin, ibuprofen, naproxen, or other NSAIDS. The symptoms of an ulcer are pain, hunger, nausea, and fatigue.

Gastrointestinal problems, perhaps more than any other area, are markedly affected by lifestyle. Many disorders can be prevented or treated at least in part by eating a healthy diet high in fiber, exercising regularly, drinking enough water, and limiting alcohol intake. Still, the frequency of digestive disorders means that even the healthiest person can be affected by them. Anyone who notices blood in their stool, experiences abdominal pain, unexplained weight loss, or any significant change in bowel movements should see a doctor.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“That s already happening in the practice of Dr. John Erik Pandolfino, a specialist in gastroesophageal reflux disease, or GERD, at the Feinberg School of Medicine at Northwestern University.”—"A.I. Is Making Doctors Answer a Question: What Are They Really Good For?", New York Times, February 2026

“While heartburn and coughing might seem like they constitute a relatively benign disease, GERD "shouldn't be ignored, as it can be serious if left untreated as it is associated with a risk of...”—"GERD Awareness Week: Gastrointestinal Disease Affects 1 out of 5 Americans", Newsweek, November 2019

“Dr. John Pandolfino, a gastroenterologist at Northwestern Memorial Hospital in Chicago, explained that this strange phenomenon occurs because of the way the muscles of the esophagus contract.”—"Bizarre Anatomy Explains Woman's Painful Spasms, Doctors Say", Huff Post, May 2013

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

esophageal manometry

gastrointestinal motility tests

wireless esophageal pH monitoring

By Affordability:

esophageal pH monitoring

wireless esophageal pH monitoring

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within Illinois, Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD performed more esophageal manometry, gastrointestinal motility tests, and wireless esophageal pH monitoring (Bravo test) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for esophageal pH monitoring, and wireless esophageal pH monitoring (Bravo test) that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2012 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	33
doctor visit	184
gastrointestinal procedures	274
hospital care	34
inpatient care	34
manometry	163
minimally invasive procedures	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	33

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2013 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	20
doctor visit	178
gastrointestinal procedures	232
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
manometry	148
minimally invasive procedures	44
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	20

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	120
Female	163

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	206
Black	54
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	81
85 and over	16
Less than 65	50

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2013

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	17
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	23
Diabetes	28
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2014 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	14
doctor visit	139
gastrointestinal procedures	232
manometry	169
minimally invasive procedures	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	14

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	116
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	217
Black	41
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	139
From 75 to 84	74
85 and over	20
Less than 65	53

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2014

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	24
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	26
Dementia	8
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2015 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	17
diagnostic procedures	29
doctor visit	151
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	318
manometry	195
minimally invasive procedures	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	29

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	258
Female	360

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	468
Black	88
Hispanic	30
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	318
From 75 to 84	148
85 and over	34
Less than 65	118

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2015

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	10
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2016 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	16
catheterization	14
diagnostic procedures	18
doctor visit	134
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	375
manometry	240
minimally invasive procedures	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	18

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	194

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	247
Black	52
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	177
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	19
Less than 65	72

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2016

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	24
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	26
Dementia	7
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2017 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and removal of lesion (e.g. growth).

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	15
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	16
doctor visit	112
esophageal dilation	15
gastrointestinal procedures	341
manometry	229
minimally invasive procedures	55
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	16

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	218

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	238
Black	40
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	165
From 75 to 84	76
85 and over	23
Less than 65	52

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2017

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	46
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	25
Asthma	15
Osteoperosis	16
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	21
Diabetes	26
Dementia	9
Cancer	8

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2018 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and esophageal dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	18
catheterization	11
doctor visit	97
esophageal dilation	18
gastrointestinal procedures	265
manometry	195
minimally invasive procedures	29

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	94
Female	191

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	226
Black	33
Hispanic	13
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	130
From 75 to 84	94
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2018

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	16
Osteoperosis	15
Atrial Fibrilation	6
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	24
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2019 were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and esophageal dilation.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

balloon dilation	17
catheterization	13
doctor visit	60
esophageal dilation	17
gastrointestinal procedures	302
manometry	210
minimally invasive procedures	30

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	101
Female	190

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	216
Black	36
Hispanic	18
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	152
From 75 to 84	69
85 and over	13
Less than 65	57

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2019

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	36
Depression	32
Chronic Kidney Disease	29
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	27
Dementia	7
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2020 were gastrointestinal procedures and manometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
gastrointestinal procedures	194
manometry	150

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	80
Female	130

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	152
Black	28
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	110
From 75 to 84	61
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2020

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	31
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	20
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	29
Dementia	5
Cancer	9

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2021 were gastrointestinal procedures and manometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	17
gastrointestinal procedures	484
manometry	214

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	97
Female	162

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	198
Black	30
Hispanic	15
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	153
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	33
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	18
Osteoperosis	18
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	25
Dementia	7
Cancer	18

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL during 2022 were gastrointestinal procedures and manometry.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

gastrointestinal procedures	178
manometry	80

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	52
Female	93

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	106
Black	20
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	62
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD in 2022

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	9
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	17
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	28
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	30
Diabetes	28
Dementia	0
Cancer	21

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL were gastrointestinal procedures, manometry, minimally invasive procedures and hospital care.

balloon dilation	16
catheterization	12
diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	108
esophageal dilation	16
gastrointestinal procedures	290
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26
manometry	181
minimally invasive procedures	51
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD.

**Gender**
Male	105
Female	170

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	38
Asian / Pacific Islander	1
Non-Hispanic White	206
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	12
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	71
85 and over	11
Less than 65	36
65 to 74	140

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and depression.

Hypertension	58
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	23
Asthma	16
Osteoporosis	14
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	24
Atrial Fibrillation	6
Dementia	5
Cancer	12

Education & Training

Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD graduated from Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine in 1993. He completed residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital. He is certified by the Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Illinois.

Medical School: Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine (1993)

Residency: Northwestern Memorial Hospital (1996)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Illinois

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Northwestern Medicine

Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS)

Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

Northwestern Medical Group (NMG)

Northwestern Scleroderma

Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 10 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Chicago, IL.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Covidien LP	$229,876 EsoFlip $71,186	Small Bowel $13,921	Barrx $10,869	Manometry $7,385	Smart Pill $2,800	Other $123,715
Medtronic, Inc.	$32,892 ENDOFLIP $12,497	GI GENIUS $541	$19,854
Ethicon US, LLC	$28,510 LINX Reflux Management System $15,860	$12,650
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$21,022 LINX Reflux Management System $16,077	$4,945
Given Imaging, Inc.	$20,429 Small Bowel $11,700	Bravo $4,833	Digitrapper $3,179	ManoScan $706	PillCam SB $10
Other	$44,668 LINX Reflux Management System $9,362	VOQUEZNA DUAL PAK $6,000	EsophyX $3,749	IW-1701 $3,100	TALICIA $1,665	Other $20,792

**Types of Payments**
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$145,856
Royalty or License	$106,462
Consulting Fee	$94,457
Travel and Lodging	$19,072
Honoraria	$6,000
Other	$5,551

Research Payments

Dr. John E. Pandolfino, MD has received 4 research payments totaling $54,812.

Biography

Dr. John Pandolfino is a general practice and gastroenterology (digestive system) specialist in Chicago, IL and Orland Park, IL. His patients gave him an average rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include achalasia, hiatal hernia, and acid reflux (GERD). Dr. Pandolfino is a graduate of Loyola University Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine and a graduate of Northwestern Memorial Hospital's residency program. Distinctions awarded to Dr. Pandolfino include: Elected Member, American Society of Clinical Investigation; Research Mentor of the Year, American Gastroenterological Association (AGA); and Excellence in Clinical Innovation, Northwestern Memorial Faculty Foundation. His professional affiliations include Northwestern University Clinical and Translational Sciences Institute (NUCATS), Northwestern Medical Group (NMG), and Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Yext reports that he is not accepting new patients.