Board of Directors

Dr. Manish Bhuva

President

Received his medical degree from the University of Illinois in Chicago. He completed his residency and fellowship at Rush-Presbyterian St. Luke’s Medical Center. Dr. Bhuva also completed an additional year of Fellowship at the University of Chicago specializing in therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease.

Dr. Bhuva has extensive training in gastroenterology, hepatology, therapeutic endoscopy and inflammatory bowel disease. Dr. Bhuva is Board Certified in Gastroenterology.

Dr. Charles Berkelhammer

A Clinical Professor at the University of Illinois. Dr. Berkelhammer received his medical education and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Toronto. He completed fellowships in Gastroenterology, Nutrition and Therapeutic Endoscopy. 

Dr. Berkelhammer holds Board Certifications with the American Board of Gastroenterology, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the Royal College of Physicians of Canada, and the National Board of Medical Examiners.

 

Dr. Rockford G. Yapp

Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. His training includes medical school at University of Nebraska Medical Center, with training at Cornell University; Cook County Hospital; Shiprock, New Mexico; and Narobi, Kenya.

He completed his residency at Northwestern University in Chicago, then went to Yale University for his G.I. and Hepatology Fellowship. Dr. Yapp also earned his Masters in Public Health (M.P.H.) in medical research and worked as an attending at Yale.

Why Choose Us?

Patient-Centered Care

At GI Partners of Illinois, a world-class team of doctors and specialists will see you in one place, at one time. They’ll listen to your story, learn your goals, and work together to accurately diagnose and treat your condition so you can get back to your life as quickly as possible.

Leading Expertise

You’ll get care from board-certified and fellowship-trained GI experts. No matter what serious or complex health challenge you’re facing, our experts work together to accurately diagnose and create the right treatment plan just for you.

The Right Answers, the First Time

Getting your diagnosis right the first time means you can start on the most effective treatment plan. Our specialists have a long history of recognizing and treating tough medical problems that go undiagnosed elsewhere.

Safe, Efficient Care — All in One Place

You won’t wait weeks or even days for answers. You get the personalized attention and individual care you need — so you can heal faster and get back to the activities and people you love most.

Innovation to Impact

We’re focused on today — and tomorrow. Our focus on research and offering the latest options means you can find new treatments and therapies for the world’s most challenging and complex medical issues.