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Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine Specialists, S.C. is a single specialty gastroenterology and hepatology (liver disease) practice that comprises seven physicians and three nurse practitioners with three office locations and one endoscopy facility in Lake Barrington. This site is designed to give you information pertaining to our practice and current Gastroenterological issues. All of our doctors are certified by both the American Board of Gastroenterology and the American Board of Internal Medicine.
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Completing these forms prior to arriving at our office will expedite your office visit. In addition, our Request for Medical Records Release is available to be downloaded and printed from this site. It must be filled out, signed and submitted to our office if you would like us to send, receive or obtain medical records. Please contact Maxwell Michonski at (847) 382-4410 with any questions regarding these forms.
For your convenience we have provided the patient instructions on how to prepare for your upcoming procedure. If you have any questions about the instructions provided or are not certain which prep to download please contact our office at (847) 382-4410.
It includes answers to questions patients ask most frequently. Please read it carefully. If you have any additional questions, please feel free to discuss them with the endoscopy nurse or your physician before the examination begins.
The Doctor's have compiled the following articles and diets addressing several important gastroenterological topics. Please select the topic you are interested in learning more about from the list below. Collection of practice guidelines in gastroenterology with abstracts and references; the forum "GI Focus" provides discussion on clinical topics encountered in daily practice; online journal American Journal of Gastroenterology; consumer health brochures; gastroenterology physician locator.
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Laura Witlox
Nov 19, 2021
Exceptional patient care and bedside manners, GI PARTNERS OF IL excels in patient relations and procedure. I was fortunate to have Nurse Kathy R. and Dr. Brant Lutsi. I felt more attended to and cared for over any hospital. Special thanks to Max behind the scenes for getting my appointment booked. Highly recommend this facility.
Mimi Geiger
Nov 02, 2021
Extremely satisfied with this practice! I was hospitalized for 5 days and every doctor from the practice who saw me were very informative, care was top notch! Dr Bhuva is wonderful and and I highly recommend this practice! Thank you!
Robert Johnson
Aug 24, 2021
After doing my prep for a colonoscopy, when I arrived for my appointment they had it scheduled for the following day. I know I had it right as I put the day on my calendar while standing in the doctor's office while making the appointment.
Jeni Hopp
Jul 21, 2021
Turned 50 and scheduled my first colonoscopy. Not excited at all about it and to be honest was terrified they would find something horrible so the weeks leading up to my appointment were stressful, sleepless and worrisome. This practice hands down was the most impressive that I have been in since our premie daugther was in the N.I.C.U at Good Shepard 21 years ago. GI Partners treated me with such empathy, compassion and concern from my check in through to my leaving the building.

The nurse who prepped me told me EVERYTHING that would happen, had me comfy and warm as she administered my I.V and shared just how important it is for everyone to schedule their appointments as Colon Cancer is the most treatable when caught early. I was a bit educated from her as she got me ready and was a pleasure to listen to. The anesthesiologist was super kind, very sweet and told me he would be with me the entire time. Dr. Bhuva and the woman who assisted him were top notch. Made jokes, made me feel so comfortable and left me feeling like nothing had ever been done to me after I left.

Positive outcome with results & don't need to go back for 10 years! The office is beautiful, high tech and super clean. If you haven't schedule yours yet, look no further! Will go no where else & referring anyone I know to them. Easier than the dentist, truthfully!
Jim
Mar 06, 2021
Hi, I have been seeing Dr. Coy since January 1999. I was very ill and he did everything to keep me alive until my liver transplant on April 6 2008. He is the best Gastroenterologist you could see. If you want to get better, make an appointment and tell him Jim sent you. Thanks, Jim T
Joy Orr
Jan 25, 2020
I've been having intestinal problems since May. I've had 2 ct scans, colonoscopy and endoscopy and I'm still sick and in pain. All they do is send me for tests and do nothing from the results. I have a hernia that I've been forced to let heal on it's own without medication, antibiotics or surgery. Do yourself a favor, don't waste your time here.
Regina Weber
Apr 16, 2018
I LOVE GI Partners. I have seen them twice and they make you feel totally comfortable in an uncomfortable situation. My son was in for 1 day from college and they fit him in for a procedure that day. From the nurses, to the anesthesiologist, to the doctor, I can't rave about them enough! Truly top notch!
Christi P.
Mar 09, 2018
I definitely do not recommend this practice. I went in after having 7 straight days of having awful symptoms and felt like I was written off. Dr. Shah recommended that I take a better probiotic and sent me on my way. I didn't feel better, I actually got worse. I left numerous messages without getting a call back. I finally went to a different doctor.

I explained my symptoms and he wanted to do a colonoscopy right away. Turns out I have ulcerative colitis, which is a very serious diagnosis. This after my symptoms were just written off by Dr. Shah.
Dr. Stasek
Jan 27, 2018
I have seen Dr. Bhuva twice over 10 years, the latest a few months ago for both an upper and lower procedure. He is professional, intelligent, kind and warm. The nurses, assistants and anethesiologist were also wonderful. They explain everything; they are knowledgeable and friendly and quickly put you at ease. My husband has seen Dr. Bhuva as has my mother (for quite some time). They, too, have always been pleased.