A gastroenterologist is a doctor having additional years of specialized medical training in diseases and conditions affecting the stomach, intestines, esophagus, liver, pancreas, colon, and rectum. Gastroenterologist Elkins Nitesh Ratnakar has 26 years of training and significant experience with these gastrointestinal diseases and conditions.

You should see a gastroenterologist Wheeling if you're experiencing any of these common symptoms such as rectal bleeding, leakage, underwear stains, change in bowel habits, dark urine, diarrhea, pale-colored stools, heartburn, upper and lower abdominal pain or bloating, excessive gas or belching, esophageal pain, vomiting, loss of appetite or weight, lethargy and more.