becky i have had chron's since 1990 and seen about 10 gi specialists in chicago.  the best dr i have seen is dr. sushila dalal.  she is so knowledgeable and understanding.  also, she is the only female dr i have seen.  i had to drop her because of insurance and now see dr stephen hanauer at nu med.  he is the yoda of chron's and uc in the chicago area.  he has been the mentor of so many of the gi drs in our area.  i also have been to nu med a few times over covid and have found it to be safe.  you might want to wait for elavators to clear out b4 getting on them -- they get busy at 9 am.  good luck and write back if you have any questions.

https://www.uchicagomedicine.o...sician/sushila-dalal

I also see Dr. Hanauer at Northwestern.  He's a great doctor.  My surgeon for my pouch was Dr. Scott Strong also with Northwestern.  Another fantastic doctor.  And the teams they work with are also very helpful.  Good luck.

Dear Feeleyd and Woogy,

thank you both so much for your responses. I will pass this on to my daughter. Feeleyd, thank you, she has been able to teach from home and is very afraid of going to the drs/hospital, I will let her know it is all handled well.

Best to both of you!

I would look up gastro/ colon surgeons in the area on google and look at the reviews if you have not found a doctor yet.