Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and disorders of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. A Gastroenterologist is a physician with dedicated training and unique experience in the management of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and liver.

Ami Shah Behara, MD, MS

Board certifications: Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology
Other Certification: Advanced Cardiac Life Support Provider
Undergraduate degree: Kent State University, Kent, OH, Bachelor of Science, Integrated Life Sciences, Magna Cum Laude, 1999
Doctor of Medicine: Northeastern Ohio Universities College of Medicine, Rootstown, OH, 2003
Master of Science: Rush University, Chicago, IL, Clinical and Outcomes Research, 2008
Internship and Residency: Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 2004-2006
Chief Residency: Internal Medicine, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL, 2006-2007
Fellowship: Gastroenterology, Rush University Medical Center, Chicago, IL 2007-2010
Gastroenterology clinical practice since 2010
Languages: English, Gujarati

AARON I. BENSON, MD

1538 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights

Board certification: Gastroenterology

Undergraduate degree: BA, Biology with Molecular Biology concentration, Northwestern University, Evanston, IL, 1996

Doctor of Medicine degree: University of Illinois College of Medicine, Rockford, IL, 2000

Residency: Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Boston, MA, 2003

Fellowship: Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Chicago, 2004-2007

NIKOS G. CHRISTOPOULOS, MD
1700 W. Central Road, Suite 220, Arlington Heights

Board certifications: Internal medicine and Gastroenterology
Undergraduate degree: BS, Economics, University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA, 1992
Post Baccalaureate Studies, University of Illinois, Chicago, 1992—1995
Doctor of Medicine degree: Finch University of Health Sciences/The Chicago Medical School, North Chicago, IL, 1999
Residency: University of Illinois, Chicago, 1999-2002
Fellowship: Clinical Gastroenterology, including ERCP and Capsule Endoscopy, University of Illinois, Chicago, IL, 2002—2005
Languages: English (native) and Greek

MICHAEL J. HERSH, MD

1450 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove, IL

Board certification: Gastroenterology

Undergraduate degree: BA, Chemistry, Cornell University, College of Arts and Sciences, 1999

Doctor of Medicine degree: State University of New York at Stony Brook, School of Medicine, 2003.

Residency, Internal Medicine: Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, 2003-2006.

Fellowship, Gastroenterology: Clinical Investigator Track, Barnes-Jewish Hospital at Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine, 2006-2009.

Drs. Benson, Christopoulus, and Hersh are NCH Medical Group’s gastroenterologists. Theses physicians see patients by appointment at their offices at 1538 N. Arlington Heights Road, Arlington Heights, 1700 W. Central – Suite 220, Arlington Heights and 1450 Busch Parkway, Buffalo Grove.

Scheduling an Appointment

Our gastroenterologists see patients at their offices on variable days and times, depending upon their scheduled procedures at Northwest Community Hospital, 800 W. Central, Arlington Heights. Please request an appointment online or call one of the numbers below.

For an office appointment or to schedule a procedure with Dr. Benson or Dr. Hersh, please call: 847.725.8640

For an office appointment or to schedule a procedure with Dr. Christopoulus, please call: 847.797.8750