Dr. Joel E. Retsky, MD

Years In Practice

17

Gender

Male

Field of Medicine

• Gastroenterology

Specialty

• Gastroenterology
• Hepatology

Clinical Interests

• Colon Cancer Screening
• Colon Screening & Polypectomy
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)

Practice Information

Name

Ravinia Associates

Web Site

www.raim.org

Education and Training

Medical School

Northwestern University Medical School

Internship

Internal Medicine - Barnes Hospital/Washington University Medical Center 7/89-6/90

Residency

Internal Medicine - Barnes Hospital/Washington University Medical Center 7/90-6/92

Fellowship

Gastroenterology and Hepatology - University of Chicago Hospital 7/92-6/95

1992 - 1995

Fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology - University of Chicago Hospital.

1989 - 1992

Internal Medicine internship and Residency - Barnes Hospital/Washington University Medical Center.

1985 - 1989

Northwestern University Medical School

1981 - 1985

Washington University

Board Certifications

• Gastroenterology and Hepatology
  Internal Medicine

Hospital Affiliations

• Highland Park Hospital - Northshore University Health System
  Lake Forest Hospital

Professional Experience

2009 - Current

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - University of Chicago Medical School

2003 - 2009

Assistant Professor of Clinical Medicine - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

2001 - 2003

Instructor of Medicine - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine

1997 - 1999

Clinical Associate - University of Chicago Medical School

1995 - 1996

Instructor of Medicine - University of Chicago Medical School

Professional Honors

• Chairman of the Board of Trustees - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of
  America, Illinois Chapter 2006-2009
  
  President of the Board of Trustees - Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America, Illinois Chapter, 2003-2006.
  
  Chief of Gastroenterology, Highland Park Hospital 2001-2009
  
  Director, Highland Park Hospital Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Unit 2001-2008
  
  Chairman, Clinical Nutrition Committee - Highland Park Hospital 1996-2001

Professional Societies and Committees

Memberships

• American Gastroenterology Association
  
  American College of Gastroenterology
  
  American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  
  American College of Physicians
  
  American Medical Association