Physician: Gastroenterology - Lake Forest, IL

Northwestern Medicine is a growing, nationally recognized health system that provides world-class care at 10 hospitals and more than 200 locations in communities throughout Chicago, the suburbs and northern Illinois. Together with Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, we are pushing boundaries in our research labs, training the next generation of physicians and scientists, and pursuing excellence in patient care. 

We value building relationships with our patients and their families, listening to their unique needs while providing individualized primary, specialty and hospital-based care. Our recent affiliations and ongoing growth make it possible for us to serve more patients, closer to where they live and work. While each of our locations has a unique story, Northwestern Medicine is unified under one mission – Patients First.

Opportunity

Northwestern Medicine is actively recruiting a full-time Gastroenterologist to join our forward-thinking practice.  Seeking a General GI physician; sub-specialists welcome.  This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare system in the Northern suburbs of Chicago.

Practice Highlights:

• Well equipped, efficient endoscopy lab in Grayslake. Will double in size January 2027
• Joining 7 board-certified Gastroenterologists and 2 advanced practice providers across 3 locations
• Practice includes the following subspecialties: IBD, Hepatology
• Nocturnal APP program provides on-site call support at Lake Forest Hospital from 2:30pm to 2:30am 7 days per week

The Ideal Candidate will possess a strong commitment to community-focused clinical excellence and patient experience.  This position is a full-time clinical FTE with a competitive compensation package and excellent benefits.

Desired Start Date: 9/1/2026

Northwestern Medical Group is actively recruiting a provider to join our forward-thinking practice. This is an outstanding opportunity to build your career with the premier healthcare system in the Northern suburbs of Chicago.

One of Chicago’s largest medical practices, Northwestern Medical Group (NMG) is a primary and multispecialty group practice that consists of nearly 1,300 physicians and other healthcare professionals with expertise in 40 medical specialties. Serving on the faculty of Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine (FSM), physicians contribute to research and education, as well as provide clinical care. Together with FSM and Northwestern Medicine, NMG provides seamless access to care to deliver an exceptional patient experience and a higher level of care.

Within the Northern suburbs, NMG has clinic locations at Deerfield, Glenview, Grayslake, Gurnee, Highland Park, Lake Forest and Vernon Hills. Additionally, NMG has Immediate Care services at Deerfield, Glenview and Vernon Hills.

With roots in the northern Chicago region, Northwestern Medicine Lake Forest Hospital is an academic community hospital located about 30 miles north of downtown Chicago. Northwestern Medicine proudly opened the new Lake Forest Hospital in March 2018. This state-of-the-art, 114-bed hospital continues a long-standing commitment to deliver world-class medicine to the region, while using its natural surroundings to create a healing, tranquil environment for patients, visitors and staff. The redeveloped campus provides access to primary, specialty and emergency care, as well as a seamless pathway to specialty care from throughout the Northwestern Medicine network, including leading-edge clinical trials. Care is provided not only through the main hospital campus in suburban Lake Forest, but also at multiple outpatient facilities.

Our Grayslake location in central Lake County includes a free-standing Emergency Department, Ambulatory Surgery Center, Endoscopy Center, Cancer Center, Diagnostic Cardiac Testing and Rehabilitation Services. More than 700 board-certified physicians practice in 68 medical specialties at Lake Forest Hospital. The hospital continues to be recognized for excellence. It is consistently included as one of the top hospitals in Illinois and Chicago by U.S. News & World Report and also has received Magnet® designation, the gold standard for nursing excellence and innovation, from the American Nurses Credentialing Center.

The geographical reach of Northwestern Medicine meets the growing demand for quality health care close to where people live and work. Our patients have access to evidence-based medicine and research that is translated to clinical practice, offering new hope through leading-edge approaches to health, wellness and disease.

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Northwestern Medicine is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Northwestern Medicine is an equal opportunity employer (disability, VETS) and does not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of age, sex, race, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, veteran status, disability, sexual orientation or any other protected status.

Background Check

Northwestern Medicine conducts a background check that includes criminal history on newly hired team members and, at times, internal transfers. If you are offered a position with us, you will be required to complete an authorization and disclosure form that gives Northwestern Medicine permission to run the background check.  Results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis, and we follow all local, state, and federal laws, including the Illinois Health Care Worker Background Check Act.

Artificial Intelligence Disclosure

Artificial Intelligence (AI) tools may be used in some portions of the candidate review process for this position, however, all employment decisions will be made by a person. 

Benefits

In addition to competitive compensation, we offer an excellent benefits package. This includes a continuing medical education allowance, paid time off, well-being fund, 401k, paid parental leave, malpractice insurance and much more. Moreover, we will provide financial stability and administrative support so you can focus on your passion – practicing medicine. Please click here to learn more about benefits.