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Dr. Tamer Atassi, MD

Dr. Tamer Atassi, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Tamer Atassi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Joliet, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Atassi has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Esophageal Disorders, and Liver Disease. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Silver Cross Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2121 Oneida St Ste 302 Joliet, IL 60435

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Dr. Atassi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions

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Dr. Atassi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atassi

4.0

21 ratings, 12 with a written review
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 people found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
G. W. E. – Oct 30, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Jackie Taylor – Aug 16, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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judith – Jun 26, 2019
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jun 02, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 person found this helpful
Helpful
May 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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kevin blanchi – May 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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kevin blanchi – May 31, 2018
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 person found this helpful
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Joe in Romeoville – Jan 31, 2018
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What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 people found this helpful
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Kat in Joliet, IL – Jul 23, 2016
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Dr. Tamer Atassi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Joliet, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Atassi has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Esophageal Disorders, and Liver Disease. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Indiana University / Bloomington

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Atassi is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Digestive Health Consultants SC2121 Oneida St Ste 302 Joliet, IL 60435
    1
    New Lenox Anesthesia LLC678 Cedar Crossings Dr New Lenox, IL 60451
    2
    Office210 N Hammes Ave Ste 208 Joliet, IL 60435
    3

    Practice

    Midwest Center for Digestive Health SC9921 Southwest Hwy Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

      25 N Winfield Rd
      Winfield, IL 60190
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

      15% higher than the national average

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    • Silver Cross Hospital

      1900 Silver Cross Blvd
      New Lenox, IL 60451
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Superior clinical outcomes in bowel obstruction treatment, colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, and upper gastrointestinal surgery

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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