
Dr. Howard Chodash, MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
751 N Rutledge St Suite 1100 Springfield IL, 62702About
Dr. Howard Chodash is a gastroenterologist practicing in Springfield, IL. Dr. Chodash specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Chodash performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1988
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1988
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Helicobacter pylori-positive functional dyspepsia in elderly patients: comparison of two treatments.
- Silicone-covered metal stents: an in vitro evaluation for biofilm formation and patency.
- Hepatitis B vaccine for medical students.
- PEG in a patient with ascites and varices.
- Perforation after catheter-guided endoscopic intubation.
- Therapeutic ERCP: a cost-prohibitive procedure?
- Inhibition of biliary endoprostheses occlusion by ampicillin-sulbactam in an in vitro model.
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Anemia
- Crohn's Disease
- Acid Reflux
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Pain
- Stomach Flu
Dr. Howard Chodash, MD's Practice location
Hospital Sisters Health System
751 N Rutledge St Suite 1100 -Springfield, IL 62702Get Direction
Practice At 2901 Old Jacksonville Rd Suite B
2901 Old Jacksonville Rd Suite B -Springfield, IL 62704Get Direction
EFFINGHAM, IL 62401Get Direction
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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Howard Chodash, who serves patients throughout the State of Illinois.
A seasoned gastroenterologist, Dr. Chodash is affiliated with HSHS Medical Group Multispecialty Care, seeing patients in Effingham and Decatur, Illinois. Striving to provide patient-first care, he is well-versed in a wide range of conditions and diseases, including hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems, irritable bowel syndrome, and various other gastrointestinal disorders.
In regards to his educational background, he obtained his medical degree at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Chicago, and completed his residencies in internal medicine and emergency medicine at Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science. Finally, he sought specialized training in gastroenterology through a fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University.
As a testament to his expertise, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
Maintaining fellowship status, Dr. Chodash is a Fellow of the American College of Physicians (FACP), and Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (FAGA).
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
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