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Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 60
Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD
4.5 (12 Ratings)

Offers telehealth

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Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chicago, IL.
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Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD

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

Offers telehealth

Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chicago, IL.

About

Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Chicago, IL and has 34 years experience. They graduated from University of Pennsylvania Perelman School of Medicine in 1990 and completed a residency at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center.They currently practice at Northwestern Medical Group and are affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital. Dr. Hirano has experience treating conditions like Esophageal Motility Disorders, Esophagitis and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Hirano received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 12 times. Their office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Hirano is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Dysphagia
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diarrhea
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Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Boerhaave's Syndrome
Cholangitis
Cirrhosis
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Gastritis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hiatal Hernia with Obstruction
Ileus
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Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Pancreatitis
Pernicious Anemia
Potassium Deficiency
Pyloric Stenosis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Choice
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Locations

  1. 1 Digestive Health Center
    259 E Erie St Fl 16, Chicago, IL 60611
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4.5
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5 Stars (10)
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3 Stars (1)
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1 Star (1)

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Apr 17, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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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
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1991
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1993
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center
    1995
Fellowship Hospital
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Hirano's profile.

Dr. Hirano frequently treats the following conditions: Esophageal Motility Disorders, Esophagitis and Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Ikuo Hirano, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Northwestern Memorial Hospital

    251 E Huron St, Chicago, IL