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Dr. Eric Elton, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Dr. Eric Elton, MD
3.0 (28 Ratings)

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Dr. Eric Elton, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Evanston, IL.
Dr. Eric Elton, MD
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Dr. Eric Elton, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Evanston, IL
Accepting new patients
34 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Eric Elton, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Evanston, IL.

About

Dr. Eric Elton, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Evanston, IL and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania.They currently practice at Practice and are affiliated with Evanston Hospital, Skokie Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital and Highland Park Hospital. Dr. Elton has experience treating conditions like Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Elton received an average rating of 3.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 28 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Elton is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vomiting Disorders
Bile Duct Procedure
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acidosis
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Acute Bronchitis
Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Upper Respiratory Infection
Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alkalosis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Conjunctivitis
Allergic Rhinitis
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Atopic Dermatitis (Eczema)
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bladder Infection
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Pain
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Dermatitis Due to Drugs
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Diabetes
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Diabetes Type 1
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Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
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Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Essential Tremor
Excessive Sweating
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Folic Acid Deficiency
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Gout
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Heart Disease
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
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Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypoglycemia
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Ileus
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Indigestion
Insomnia
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Intertrigo
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Iron Metabolism Disorders
Ischemic Colitis
Itchy Skin
Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Lactose Intolerance
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Low Back Pain
Low Blood Oxygen Level
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Menstrual Disorders
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Muscle Cramping
Nasopharyngitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Nighttime Urination (Nocturia)
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Phosphorus Metabolism Disorders
Pinkeye (Conjunctivitis)
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rash
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Raynaud's Disease
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Ringworm
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Salmonella Food Poisoning
Sarcoidosis
Sciatica (Not Due to Disc Displacement)
Secondary Diabetes Mellitus
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Sinus Tachycardia
Sleep Apnea
Splenic Infarct
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
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Testicular Dysfunction
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Vitamin_Deficiency
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Botox® Injection
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Care Coordination for Complex Conditions and Procedures
Colon Cancer Screening
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Colorectal Cancer Screening
Diabetes Counseling
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopic Ultrasound
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Esophageal Stenting
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Human Papillomavirus DNA Testing
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Pap Smear
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Small Bowel Enteroscopy
Therapeutic Endoscopy
Tumor Ablation
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Choice Plus POS II
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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
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  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
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    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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Locations

  1. 1 Northshore Pulmonary Medicine - Evanston
    1000 Central St Ste 615, Evanston, IL 60201
  2. 2 Richard I Breuer MD
    1000 Central St Ste 615, Evanston, IL 60201
  3. 3 Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
  4. 4 Northshore University Health System
    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL 60201
  5. 5 Office
    4 Glen Cove Dr, Rockport, ME 04856

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3.0
Based on 28 Reviews
5 Stars (13)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (14)

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Aug 19, 2020
I had a colonoscopy & endoscopy this morning. His explanation was very thorough & understood exactly what the procedure & findings were. I would definitely recommend Dr. Elton.
Marilyn La Belle — Aug 19, 2020
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About Me

Biography
  • Dr. Eric Elton, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Evanston, IL and has over 33 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1990. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine
    1990
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Hospital of The University of Pennsylvania
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Maine Medical Center|University Chicago Hosps
    1997
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Eric Elton, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Elton's profile.

Dr. Elton frequently treats the following conditions: Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Eric Elton, MD is affiliated with Evanston Hospital, Skokie Hospital, Glenbrook Hospital and Highland Park Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Eric Elton, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Evanston Hospital

    2650 Ridge Ave, Evanston, IL

  • Skokie Hospital

    9600 Gross Point Rd, Skokie, IL

  • Glenbrook Hospital

    2100 Pfingsten Rd, Glenview, IL

  • Highland Park Hospital

    777 Park Ave W, Highland Park, IL