Dr. Joseph J Vicari M.D.?
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Dr. Joseph J Vicari M.D., Gastroenterologist
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Dr. Joseph J Vicari M.D.

Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology

4/5(11)
401 Roxbury Rd Rockford IL, 61107
Rating

4/5

About

Dr. Joseph Vicari is a gastroenterologist practicing in Rockford, IL. Dr. Vicari specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Vicari performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.

Education and Training

Creighton University School of Medicine 1990

Board Certification

Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM

Provider Details

MaleEnglish

Treatments

  • Colonoscopy
  • Proctosigmoidoscopy
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Endoscopy (esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
  • Fecal Impaction Removal
  • Gastroenterology Procedures
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Manometry
  • Pneumatic Dilation for Achalasia
  • Ambulatory pH Monitoring (Bravo© pH)
  • Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
  • Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for Chronic C. Difficile Infection
  • PEG Tube Placement (Endoscopic Feeding Tube)

Dr. Joseph J Vicari M.D.'s Practice location

Practice At 401 Roxbury Rd

401 Roxbury Rd -
Rockford, IL 61107
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New patients: 815-397-7340
Fax: 815-397-2156, 815-397-7388

Dr. Joseph J Vicari M.D.'s reviews

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Patient Experience with Dr. Vicari


4.0

Based on 11 reviews

Dr. Joseph J Vicari M.D. has a rating of 4 out of 5 stars based on the reviews from 11 patients. FindaTopDoc has aggregated the experiences from real patients to help give you more insights and information on how to choose the best Gastroenterologist in your area. These reviews do not reflect a providers level of clinical care, but are a compilation of quality indicators such as bedside manner, wait time, staff friendliness, ease of appointment, and knowledge of conditions and treatments.

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SAINT ANTHONY MEDICAL CENTERl

5666 EAST STATE STREET ROCKFORD IL 61108

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ROCKFORD MEMORIAL HOSPITALl

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