Gastrointestinal Cancer Referral Resources for Medical Professionals
Refer Your Gastrointestinal Cancer Patients to UChicago Medicine
We welcome referrals and consultations for any patient with gastrointestinal cancer, including those with metastatic disease and patients who may be candidates for clinical trials. Our multidisciplinary team provides comprehensive, state-of-the-art gastrointestinal cancer care, offering expertise in surgical, medical and radiation oncology, gastroenterology, radiology, pathology, supportive care and more.
Advanced services include minimally invasive surgery, HIPEC, histotripsy, hepatic artery infusion (HAI) pump chemotherapy, the Whipple procedure, sphincter-saving surgeries, interventional endoscopy and interventional radiology procedures, immunotherapy, targeted therapies, and sophisticated radiation oncology treatments.
Learn more about services for specific GI cancers:
- Appendix cancer
- Colorectal cancer
- Esophageal cancer
- Gallbladder & bile duct cancer
- Gastrointestinal stromal tumor (GIST)
- Liver cancer
- Neuroendocrine tumors
- Pancreatic cancer
- Stomach cancer
We offer several convenient locations for cancer care, including clinics in Chicago, the suburbs and Northwest Indiana.
How to Refer a Patient
We are committed to making the referral process simple and efficient. Our team is committed to providing clear and timely communication, ensuring you remain a core part of your patient’s care team.
To refer a new patient to a UChicago Medicine lung cancer expert, please:
Email: GICancerProgram@uchicagomedicine.org or call 773-702-8222.
For return patients, please call 773-702-6149.
Coordinated, Timely Care for Regional, National & International Patients
We are committed to ensuring seamless access to care for patients traveling to UChicago Medicine. Our dedicated care navigation team assists with:
- Medical record collection
- Appointment scheduling
- Travel and hotel accommodations
- Language interpretation services
- Additional logistical support
Advancing Gastrointestinal Cancer Care Through Clinical Trials
As the only medical center in Chicago offering phase I, II and III clinical trials for cancer. Our physician-scientists are at the forefront of groundbreaking research. We are actively enrolling patients in clinical trials designed to advance lung cancer treatment and improve outcomes.
For assistance finding a GI cancer clinical trial, please contact our physician relations team.