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Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center

In Lavin Family Pavilion

Overview

The Northwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center brings together some of the best academic and clinical minds in pursuit of medical excellence in the area of gastrointestinal health. Our mission is to prevent, diagnose and treat disorders of the digestive tract and associated organs.

Parking and Transportation

Seven floors of enclosed patient and visitor parking and a patient pick-up and drop-off area located in the covered drive through. Download Parking Map

Parking Rates

Standard Parking

Up to 7 Hours: $14 7 to 24 Hours: $30

Parking Lots and Entrances

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Patient and Visitor Information

Hours of Operation

Monday
7 am–5 pm
Tuesday
7 am–5 pm
Wednesday
7 am–5 pm
Thursday
7 am–5 pm
Friday
7 am–5 pm
Saturday
Closed
Sunday
Closed

Northwestern Medicine offers several amenities, including flower and gift shops, online services, and food and beverage options, for your convenience. Download our Services and Amenities Map.

Services

The Digestive Health Center is comprised of multiple programs that offer care for your unique condition. Programs include:

  • Weight Loss Surgery Program
  • Esophageal Program
  • Colorectal Disease Program
  • Functional Bowel Disease Program
  • Gastroenterology Behavioral Medicine Program
  • High-risk Prevention Program
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program
  • Interventional Endoscopy Program
  • Pancreaticobiliary Program

Our space features:

  • Endoscopy lab expansion. Our endoscopy lab services are offered in both  Galter Pavilion and Lavin Pavilion. If you are scheduled for an endoscopy, the phone reminder you will receive seven days before your procedure will notify you of the location.
  • A world-class environment. This building was designed to create an exceptional experience for patients and physicians. The welcoming environment is supported by advanced technology and access to medical services throughout Northwestern Medicine.
  • Further integrated patient care experience. From clinic appointments and procedures to diagnostic tests and follow-up care in nutrition and counseling services, we provide a multidisciplinary approach to digestive health care.

The Digestive Health Center is an outpatient department of Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is required to meet the very highest standards of care, safety and quality.


Why Choose Us

Northwestern Medicine is proud to have five hospitals ranked among “America’s Best” including Northwestern Memorial Hospital, the No. 1 hospital in Illinois for 13 straight years (tie), by U.S. News & World Report, 2024 – 2025. Our physicians, care teams and scientists come together every day with a shared commitment to provide excellent patient care.

We seek to improve the health of the patients and communities we serve by delivering a broad range of services with leading medicine and compassion. Because what makes us better, makes you better. ®

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