RGA Doctors in the News

Several members of the Rockford Gastroenterology Associates (RGA) medical staff were honored recently by local community organizations.

Dr. Sumeet Tewani was named to the Rockford Chamber of Commerce 2019 40 Under 40 class. Forty Under 40 honorees have distinguished themselves in their professional field or organization, are engaged citizens, and provide leadership by volunteering their time and talents to community groups and causes.

Dr. Tewani joined the RGA team in 2014 after completing training at Beth Israel Deaconess/Harvard Medical School. He performs a variety of advanced GI procedures for our patients while also prioritizing work with committees at OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center, the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).

Additionally, Dr. Joseph Vicari took home the top honor for the Rockford Register Star’s What Rocks best gastroenterologist category. Dr. Vicari joined RGA in 1997 and served as managing partner for 13 years. He holds a faculty appointment at the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford and serves on the Practice Management Committee for the ASGE.

Dr. Steven Ikenberry made the Top 3 for the What Rocks contest, and Dr. Aaron Shiels and Dr. Ilche Nonevski were included in the Top 5.