UChicago Medicine Medical Group
David Atlas, MD
David Atlas, MD
UChicago Medicine Medical Group
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
Locations
- Harvey - Ingalls Memorial
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David Atlas, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist who provides compassionate, personalized care for patients with a wide range of digestive diseases. Dr. Atlas specializes in general gastroenterology, helping patients manage conditions such as acid reflux, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), abdominal pain, liver disease, esophageal disorders, gallbladder issues and more.
Dr. Atlas takes a thoughtful, thorough approach to diagnosing and treating digestive disorders, working closely with each patient to create a plan that fits their individual needs, lifestyle and goals. He also performs routine and preventive procedures—such as colon cancer screenings (colonoscopies)—which are essential for early detection and protecting long-term health.
With his clear communication and respectful bedside manner, Dr. Atlas makes sure every patient feels comfortable, heard and informed throughout their healthcare journey. He takes the time to answer questions, explain procedures and guide patients step-by-step through their care in language that’s easy to understand.
Dr. Atlas is committed to helping patients achieve lasting relief and better health through evidence-based care. He focuses not only on treating symptoms but also on promoting long-term digestive wellness through prevention, education and shared decision-making.
Dr. Atlas takes a thoughtful, thorough approach to diagnosing and treating digestive disorders, working closely with each patient to create a plan that fits their individual needs, lifestyle and goals. He also performs routine and preventive procedures—such as colon cancer screenings (colonoscopies)—which are essential for early detection and protecting long-term health.
With his clear communication and respectful bedside manner, Dr. Atlas makes sure every patient feels comfortable, heard and informed throughout their healthcare journey. He takes the time to answer questions, explain procedures and guide patients step-by-step through their care in language that’s easy to understand.
Dr. Atlas is committed to helping patients achieve lasting relief and better health through evidence-based care. He focuses not only on treating symptoms but also on promoting long-term digestive wellness through prevention, education and shared decision-making.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Colon Cancer Prevention
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- R Franklin University of Med & Sci/Chicago Medical School
Internship
- Mayo Clinic
Residency
- Mayo Clinic
Fellowship
- Rush University Medical Center
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If you have questions regarding your insurance benefits at UChicago Medicine, please contact our financial counseling team at OPSFinancialCounseling@uchospitals.edu.
UChicago Medicine is committed to fostering a corporate culture of ethical behavior and integrity in all matters related to compliance with the laws and regulations that govern the delivery of healthcare. This aspiration is central to supporting patient care, research, and teaching at UChicago Medicine.
Some of our physicians and health professionals collaborate with external pharmaceutical, medical device, or other medical related entities to develop new treatments and products to improve clinical outcomes for patients. In some instances, the physician has ownership interests in the external entity and/or is compensated for advising or speaking about the entity’s products or treatments. These payments may include compensation for consulting and speaking engagements, equity, and/or royalties for products invented by our physicians. To assure objectivity and integrity in patient care, UChicago Medicine requires all physicians and health professionals to report their relationships and financial interests with external entities on an annual basis. This information is used to review relationships and transactions that might give rise to potential financial conflicts of interest, and when considered to be significant a management plan to mitigate any biases is created.
If you are a patient at UChicago Medicine and would like more information about your physician’s external relationships, please talk with your physician. You may also visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ . CMS Open Payments is a national disclosure program that promotes a more transparent and accountable health care system. It houses a publicly accessible database of payments that reporting entities, including drug and medical device companies, make to covered recipients like physicians and hospitals.
Information in the CMS Open Payments database could potentially contain inaccurately reported and out of date payment information. All information is open to personal interpretation, if there are questions about the data, patients and their advocates should speak directly to their health care provider for a better understanding.
Some of our physicians and health professionals collaborate with external pharmaceutical, medical device, or other medical related entities to develop new treatments and products to improve clinical outcomes for patients. In some instances, the physician has ownership interests in the external entity and/or is compensated for advising or speaking about the entity’s products or treatments. These payments may include compensation for consulting and speaking engagements, equity, and/or royalties for products invented by our physicians. To assure objectivity and integrity in patient care, UChicago Medicine requires all physicians and health professionals to report their relationships and financial interests with external entities on an annual basis. This information is used to review relationships and transactions that might give rise to potential financial conflicts of interest, and when considered to be significant a management plan to mitigate any biases is created.
If you are a patient at UChicago Medicine and would like more information about your physician’s external relationships, please talk with your physician. You may also visit the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Open Payments website at https://openpaymentsdata.cms.gov/ . CMS Open Payments is a national disclosure program that promotes a more transparent and accountable health care system. It houses a publicly accessible database of payments that reporting entities, including drug and medical device companies, make to covered recipients like physicians and hospitals.
Information in the CMS Open Payments database could potentially contain inaccurately reported and out of date payment information. All information is open to personal interpretation, if there are questions about the data, patients and their advocates should speak directly to their health care provider for a better understanding.