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Dr. Tamer Atassi, MD

Dr. Tamer Atassi, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Tamer Atassi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Joliet, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Atassi has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Esophageal Disorders, and Liver Disease. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY / BLOOMINGTON in 1999. He is affiliated with medical facilities Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital and Silver Cross Hospital. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 21 reviews 4 Star Rating (21 reviews)

Practice

2121 Oneida St Ste 302 Joliet, IL 60435

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Dr. Atassi's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Atassi

4.0
21 ratings, 12 with a written review
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Dr Atassi performed a colonoscopy in 2008. He claimed I had polyps. I was in a different practice and it was recommended that I have another one in 2014. I tried numerous times to get my medical records from Atassis office and no one would help me. Current gastroenterology doctor found no polyps in 2014. Since Dr Atassis office was so uncooperative, perhaps he falsified my report. I would really double check this doctor.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jan 06, 2021
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I have been under Dr. Atassi's care for a number of years for a chronic condition. He is vigilant, caring, thorough in his assessments and explanations. Scheduling appointments and procedures is made easy as his staff is efficient in coordinating with local facilities.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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Nov 16, 2019
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Dr. Atassi has provided exceptional medical care for me over the past few years. I am grateful for his professional care.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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G. W. E. – Oct 30, 2019
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Professional, Caring and Knowledgable. When he is with you he treats you as you are the only one in his office and takes that time with you. He has helped me through many mountains on these rough roads I would recommend him highly
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jackie Taylor – Aug 16, 2019
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Satisfied. Leave with any questions answered. Generally concerned about his patients
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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
3 others found this helpful
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judith – Jun 26, 2019
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great doctor and excellent staff
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jun 02, 2018
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he is my doctor since I was 19 years old, I have difficult to manage crohn disease, at some point I was in intensive care unit fighting for my life almost 9 years ago. since Dr. atassi became my doctor managing my illness, I iproved a lot and I have not been in the hospital since then. great doctor with excellent reputation.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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Jun 02, 2018
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Very thoughtful doctor with excellent bedside manners, professional and kind, I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • 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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May 31, 2018
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Dr Atassi managed my chronic liver disease for years, he is knowledgable and very good doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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kevin blanchi – May 31, 2018
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Dr Atassi managed my chronic liver disease for years, he is knowledgable and very good doctor
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
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kevin blanchi – May 31, 2018
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Dr Atassi gave the worst post-procedure instructions I can think of, mad no attempt to assist when I called a couple of days later. Instead he gave me a $1000 prescription. I decided to skip that and got much better advice from others on the internet. I was able to diagnose and correct the issues by making a small adjustment to my diet. Also when trying to pay my bill he only accepts cash or personal checks.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Joe in Romeoville – Jan 31, 2018
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Wouldn't recommend. I am a very young patient and I am clueless as to what I have, and he seems to be clueless and keeps throwing different prescription medications at me to "test" them, while I take 2 pills and suffer until he gives me another one. Unbelievable.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Kat in Joliet, IL – Jul 23, 2016
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Dr. Tamer Atassi, MD is a gastroenterologist in Joliet, IL and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Atassi has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease, Esophageal Disorders, and Liver Disease. He graduated from INDIANA UNIVERSITY...read more

  • Gastroenterology

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  • Indiana University / Bloomington

    Medical School, 1999
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
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    Locations

    Practice

    Digestive Health Consultants SC2121 Oneida St Ste 302 Joliet, IL 60435
    1
    New Lenox Anesthesia LLC678 Cedar Crossings Dr New Lenox, IL 60451
    2
    Office210 N Hammes Ave Ste 208 Joliet, IL 60435
    3

    Practice

    Midwest Center for Digestive Health SC9921 Southwest Hwy Oak Lawn, IL 60453
    4

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Northwestern Medicine Central Dupage Hospital

      25 N Winfield Rd
      Winfield, IL 60190
      Recipient of 8
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2022)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How 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

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    • Silver Cross Hospital

      1900 Silver Cross Blvd
      New Lenox, IL 60451
      Recipient of 19
      hospital awards

      Gastrointestinal Surgery Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      86%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      2% higher than the national average

      79%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      4% higher than the national average

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