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Dr. Rajesh Pillai, MD is a gastroenterologist in Elgin, IL. Dr. Pillai has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.
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745 Fletcher Dr Ste 202 Elgin, IL 60123Make an Appointment
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4.8
79 ratings, 70 with a written review
| 5 Star | 92% | 92% |
| 4 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 3 Star | 1% | 1% |
| 2 Star | 0% | 0% |
| 1 Star | 5% | 5% |
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- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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Shirley Cotton – Jan 30, 2025
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- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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No results
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Dr. Sean Gilmore – Jan 17, 2025
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What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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No results
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J. Peska – Jan 09, 2025
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What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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LKBrewer – Jul 26, 2024
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What went well
- I felt respected
- Appointment scheduling
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
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Jane – Jan 20, 2024
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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
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Dec 16, 2022
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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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Denise Huisman and Family – Aug 30, 2022
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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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Frank Kulesa – Aug 06, 2022
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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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cresenciano jr. bayona – Jul 26, 2022
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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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Darnell johnson – Jul 22, 2022
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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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Walter Smith – Jul 19, 2022
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What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
- Wait times
What could be improved
- Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jul 07, 2022
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Susan V. – May 28, 2022
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- Listened & answered questions
- Staff friendliness
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Lori Madzy – May 25, 2022
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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
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No results
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Marva Cannaday – May 22, 2022
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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
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May 04, 2022
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- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
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Apr 28, 2022
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What went well
- Listened & answered questions
- Explained conditions well
- Staff friendliness
- Appointment wasn't rushed
- Trusted the provider's decisions
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Guadalupe Luna – Apr 26, 2022
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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
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Apr 07, 2022
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Dr. Rajesh Pillai, MD is a gastroenterologist in Elgin, IL. Dr. Pillai has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease and Esophageal Disorders. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital and Northwestern Medicine...read moreGastroenterology
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Affiliated Hospitals
Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital
25 N Winfield Rd
Winfield, IL 60190Recipient of 8
hospital awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow 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
Advocate Good Shepherd Hospital
450 W Il Route 22
Barrington, IL 60010Recipient of 26
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all awardsGastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2025)
Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
5% higher than the national average
79%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
4% higher than the national average
Northwestern Medicine Kishwaukee Hospital
1 Kish Hospital Dr
DeKalb, IL 60115Recipient of 5
hospital awardsView all awardsOutstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)
Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
89%
Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
5% higher than the national average
80%
Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well
5% higher than the national average
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