ROCKFORD, IL (January, 25 2019) — Dr. Aaron Shiels has close ties to Rockford and to Gastroenterology, having grown up in the region. He was inspired to join the field in part by his father, a fellow Gastroenterologist.
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ROCKFORD, IL (December, 22 2018) — A late-in-life diagnosis of celiac disease hasn’t stopped Landis Lindell from enjoying food, beer and the activities he loved before being sidelined by unexplained sickness and weight loss.
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ROCKFORD, IL (November, 27 2018) — What does the term "regular" mean when it comes to pooping? As gastroenterologists, it's a common question we hear. Interestingly enough, there hadn’t been a lot of scientific research on the issue.
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ROCKFORD, IL (September, 20 2018) — Gastroparesis is a common yet often undiagnosed condition that involves delayed emptying of the stomach. It can be challenging to treat and frustrating for patients with ongoing symptoms.
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ROCKFORD, IL (July, 25 2018) — Ken Folz is the Administrator at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates and joined the team in November 2017.
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ROCKFORD, IL (July, 13 2018) — Rockford Gastroenterology Associates is participating in a study to help detect colorectal cancer from a simple blood test.
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ROCKFORD, IL (April, 27 2018) — A unique transplant helped Hannah Carmack tackle recurring infections in her colon and led her to be an advocate for others who struggle with gastrointestinal (GI) issues.
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ROCKFORD, IL (April, 05 2018) — Fatima works as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA) and will celebrate her 15th anniversary with us in September.
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ROCKFORD, IL (March, 28 2018) — A family connection drew Janelle DeFilippis to the medical field, and she pursued advanced training that included work with critically ill patients before joining Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA) as a board-certified nurse practitioner.
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ROCKFORD, IL (February, 02 2018) — The complex nature of gastrointestinal disorders led Dr. Sumeet Tewani to pursue advanced training in endoscopic procedures to treat them, and he uses those skills to care for patients at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA).
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ROCKFORD, IL (January, 11 2018) — Adrienne celebrated her 20th anniversary this year at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, where she started as a certified nursing assistant (CNA) and now works with medical records.
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ROCKFORD, IL (December, 18 2017) — Dawn Vernon brings more than 20 years of experience in the field of cardiology to her direct work with GI patients as a board-certified adult nurse practitioner at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA).
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ROCKFORD, IL (November, 28 2017) — This month, RGA doctors published a study of over 100 patients who were offered a low-residue diet prior to their screening colonoscopies and compared the results to a similar group of 100 patients who were given a clear liquid diet in addition to the standard bowel preparation in both groups.
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ROCKFORD, IL (November, 17 2017) — Sherrill Muller suffered with gastrointestinal (GI) issues for most of her adult life until a trip to Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA) put her on the right path to diagnosis and treatment.
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ROCKFORD, IL (November, 13 2017) — Since 1980, Rockford Gastroenterology physicians and staff have been committed to working in a collaborative manner with our patients, their families, and other health care providers and hospital systems. We’ve recently gone through some changes with our provider relationships, and as of November 10, 2017, RGA physicians no longer have privileges to see patients who are admitted to Mercyhealth Rockton Avenue campus or perform procedures at that location (formerly Rockford Memorial Hospital).
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ROCKFORD, IL (November, 08 2017) — Evie joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates in 2011 and works as a registered nurse in our ambulatory surgery center (ASC) where upper endoscopies and colonoscopies are performed.
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ROCKFORD, IL (October, 10 2017) — Dr. John DeGuide thrives on building relationships, whether that means caring for patients with chronic GI issues at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates or advocating for health care at the county and state levels.
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ROCKFORD, IL (September, 19 2017) — Taucia works as a certified nursing assistant, or CNA, at Rockford Gastroenterology Associates and will celebrate her 24th year with us in November.
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ROCKFORD, IL (August, 22 2017) — As the newest addition to RGA’s team of advanced nurse practitioners, Marjorie Hotopp is immersing herself in a variety resources to learn more about the GI the field.
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ROCKFORD, IL (July, 31 2017) — A perfect week for Dr. Joseph Vicari includes a busy schedule of endoscopic procedures aimed at helping people prevent colon cancer and a mix of exercise, from running to CrossFit.
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ROCKFORD, IL (July, 14 2017) — Jan is one of our receptionists who helps check in patients for their appointments and procedures. She joined the Rockford Gastroenterology Associates staff in 2014 after having worked in other medical offices.
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ROCKFORD, IL (June, 15 2017) — The humor is not lost on Dr. Arnold Rosen that he is both a gastroenterologist and a tuba player.
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ROCKFORD, IL (May, 22 2017) — Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA) has partnered with SonarMD to better monitor patients with Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis (collectively known as inflammatory bowel disease, or IBD) between visits.
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