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Dr. Philip Adjei, MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
890 Garfield Ave Suite 103 Libertyville IL, 60048About
Dr. Philip Adjei is a gastroenterologist practicing in Libertyville, IL. Dr. Adjei 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. Adjei performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
University of Ghana Medical School medical degree 1987
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM)
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Cathepsins as effector proteases in hepatocyte apoptosis.
- Rapid Ca2+ extrusion via the Na+/Ca2+ exchanger of the human platelet.
- Calcium extrusion by the sodium-calcium exchanger of the human platelet.
- Selective induction of apoptosis in Hep 3B cells by topoisomerase I inhibitors: evidence for a protease-dependent pathway that does not activate cysteine protease P32.
- Overexpression of the TGFbeta-regulated zinc finger encoding gene, TIEG, induces apoptosis in pancreatic epithelial cells.
- Inhibition of epidermal growth factor receptor kinase induces protease-dependent apoptosis in human colon cancer cells.
Awards
- On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018) Year
- Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018) Year
- Patients’ Choice Award 2018
Professional Memberships
- American Medical Association
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American Liver Foundation
- Illinois State Medical Society
- Crohn’s and Colitis Association
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic hepatology
- Mayo Clinic Gastroenterology
Fellowships
- Mayo Clinic
Professional Society Memberships
- American Medical Association, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Liver Foundation, the Illinois State Medical Society, and the Crohns and Colitis Association
Dr. Philip Adjei, MD's Practice location
Practice At 890 Garfield Ave Suite 103
890 Garfield Ave Suite 103 -Libertyville, IL 60048Get Direction
GI Partners of Illinois, LLC
1880 W Winchester Rd Ste 201 -Libertyville, IL 60048Get Direction
Libertyville, IL 60048Get Direction
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Get to know Gastroenterologist Dr. Philip Adjei, who serves patients in Illinois.
Dr. Adjei is a gastroenterologist in practice with GI Partners of Illinois, LLC, operating out of the offices in Libertyville and Gurnee, Illinois. His clinical interests include biliary disease, biliary stone removal, colon polyps, colonoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, esophageal gastro duodenoscopy, feeding tube insertion, hemorrhoid banding, hemorrhoids, and sigmoidoscopy (flexible).
GI Partners of Illinois, LLC is one of the largest gastroenterology specialty groups in the United States and the largest one in Illinois. It is pleased to be serving patients, referring physicians, and other providers throughout the Chicagoland area. In partnering with the top gastroenterologists in the area, the practice hopes to provide the best possible care for patients in the most beneficial practice environment.
Educated in Ghana, Dr. Adjei graduated with his medical degree from the University of Ghana Medical School in 1987. After relocating to the United States, he attended the University of Miami and Howard University Hospital. He finished his extensive training with fellowships in both hepatology and gastroenterology at Mayo Clinic.
Making it a priority to stay involved in the latest medical research and innovations, the doctor is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM). The ABIM is a physician-led, non-profit, independent evaluation organization driven by doctors who want to achieve higher standards for better care in a rapidly changing world.
As part of his commitment to excellence, Dr. Adjei is a member of the American Medical Association, the American Gastroenterological Association, the American Liver Foundation, the Illinois State Medical Society, and the Crohn’s and Colitis Association.
Licensed to practice medicine in Illinois, he is affiliated with the following hospitals and medical centers: Advocate Condell Medical Center and Advocate Illinois Masonic Medical Center.
Gastroenterology is the branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders. A gastroenterologist is a physician who has extensive training in the diagnosis and treatment of disorders related to the esophagus, stomach, small intestines, colon, liver, pancreas, and biliary system.
Among his various accolades, Dr. Adjei has been the recipient of On-Time Doctor Award (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018), Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2014, 2015, 2016, 2018), and Patients’ Choice Award (2018).
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801 S MILWAUKEE AVE LIBERTYVILLE IL 60048ADVOCATE CONDELL MEDICAL CENTERl
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660 N WESTMORELAND ROAD LAKE FOREST IL 60045VISTA MEDICAL CENTER WESTl
2615 WASHINGTON ST WAUKEGAN IL 60085