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Dr. Utpal Parekh, MD

Dr. Utpal Parekh, MD

Gastroenterology*
35+ years of experience

Dr. Utpal Parekh, MD is a gastroenterologist in Addison, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Parekh has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY / VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL SCIENCES in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Saint Alexius Medical Center and UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Glenoaks. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

2.1 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 2.1 Star Rating (29 reviews)

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1845 W Army Trail Rd Addison, IL 60101
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Parekh

2.1
29 ratings, 13 with a written review
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Excellent doctor just too many patients
A lot of time with you it just takes forever to get your test results back But he is a good doctor and very good with the scope
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Apr 05, 2025
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Worse clinic ever in my life
Please do not go to this clinic.I recently had stomach pain i took appointment and i got it after 2 weeks by that time my pain went away but thought let me see a specialist and make sure everything is ok and i went to his clinic first of all the doctor did not came to see me it was a nurse practitioner who did not know anything. Becoz i did not had any pain that time she said ok if your symptoms come back we will do endoscopy.(i paid 40 dollar co payment) and i went home after 1 week i stomach pain came back i called them so many times nobody picks up phone i leave so many voicemails no respond. Then after 3 days of trying calling them someone pick up phone i told her that my symptoms came back i need an appointment for endoscopy becoz that's what the doctor (nurse practitioner or whoever that lady was ) said . Secretary said ok i will talk to the doctor and will call u back i told her pls call back becoz i been trying calling u no one picks up and i m not feeling well.no response
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Shruti – Apr 12, 2024
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No respect for people or their time
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
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Apr 25, 2023
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If you want to waste your time and money, go here. They will run every single test on you to make money and they still can not diagnose.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Mar 16, 2019
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Referred for Colonoscopy. Excellent experience in the pre-procedure visits as well as during the visit to the hospital and and subsequent follow-ups. Only downside was the long wait in the clinic/office due to multiple walk-ins by old patients. The front office needs to schedule these better. But I can live with this since it indicated trust by his past patients as well as his intent to treat them if they had urgent needs...In similar situations, I may as well need to do the same sometime!
What went well
  • 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
2 others found this helpful
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Anoop Goel in Chicago, IL – Apr 12, 2018
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My diabetic husband was scheduled to have a colonoscopy at Dr Parekh's office on 1/6/18. His blood sugar was very low after the prep from the previous night and I advised the nurse. She went to the front desk and was told they do not have a meter to check glucose there. The anesthesiologist said he would not recommend he have this procedure here because they are not equipped to handle a diabetic emergency. Office manager told me I should have brought my own monitor. Unsafe conditions!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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Jan 08, 2018
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He seems more interested in keeping you waiting in the office and then blaming you for any of your complaints instead of curing you.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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Elmhurst, IL – Feb 01, 2017
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This doctor is very unprofessional. He is always late to both his office and procedures. He reschedules his appointments more than he changes his socks. The nurses are sooo rude and never return calls. The wait time is over 2-3 hours long. He always wakes up late. The front desk is very nice and friendly however. But the rest of the staff, complete ignorance. If you have good insurance, GO SOMEWHERE ELSE.This doctor ain't no hero. He's a big ZERO!!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
10 others found this helpful
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yesenia calderon in Glendale Heights, IL – Oct 04, 2016
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I was kept waiting in outer office 50 min on two occasions. Then, they ushered me into another waiting area where they took my bp and weight. Then, got into exam room. By now, it was 1-1/4 hrs both times. I have a life, too, and cannot spend so much time waiting for a doctor. I got another referral and have officially changed gastroenterologists. Just wasn't worth the extra stress.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Utpal Parekh in Addison, IL – Sep 08, 2016
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Scam artist when it comes to billing. Me and my wife both had EGD and colonoscopy by Dr. Parekh. It was agreed and well understood that he will charge $350 cash for his services and $800 to the hospital for utilizing there Facility. We paid $350 to Dr. Parekh and $800 to the hospital for me and same amount to both for my wife. Guess what, started getting numerous bills from Dr. Parekh and the hospital after 2 months of the procedure. Be careful amount is not small, it is over $1500. CHEATER
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
7 others found this helpful
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Darshan Bhavsar in Elgin – Jul 30, 2016
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DR IS A TRUE GENTLEMAN. NO DOUBTS ABOUT HIS SKILLS. FOUND HIM EXACTLY WHAT I HAD HEARD ABOUT HIM. MY SYMPTOMS RESOLVED IN 2 VISITS.TALKED WITH OTHER PT'S IN THE LOBBY. THEY WERE ALL IMPRESSED BY HIM. GOD BLESS THE DR.
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
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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FARHANA in NAPERVILLE – May 12, 2016
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Do not go to this doc. He is not professional and does not care about patient condition. He is just there to make money.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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Manish Shah in Chicago, IL – May 12, 2016
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One word---- NIGHTMARE---- Don't even bother with this guy. He has no value for TIME. There were 7 patients in waiting room and all said the same thing. Two to three hours waiting after your confirm appointment time. Worst experience with staff and even more worse with doctor him self.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
7 others found this helpful
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John in Schaumburg, Illinois – Feb 12, 2016
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Dr. Utpal Parekh, MD is a gastroenterologist in Addison, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Parekh has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from CALCUTTA UNIVERSITY / VIVEKANANDA INSTITUTE OF MEDICAL...read more

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  • Calcutta University / Vivekananda Institute Of Medical Sciences

    Medical School, 1986
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Practice

Midwest Primary Care Associates LTD1845 W Army Trail Rd Addison, IL 60101
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Practice

Office1849 W Army Trail Rd Addison, IL 60101
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Ascension Alexian Brothers800 Biesterfield Rd Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
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Practice

AMITA Health Med Group Carol Stream630 E North Ave Carol Stream, IL 60188
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    • Tue: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 7:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 7:00pm
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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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  • Alexian Brothers Medical Center 1

    800 Biesterfield Rd
    Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
    Recipient of 31
    hospital awards

    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024, 2023)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals 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.

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

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  • Saint Alexius Medical Center

    1555 N Barrington Rd
    Hoffman Estates, IL 60169
    Recipient of 15
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

    Gastrointestinal Care Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Superior clinical outcomes in colorectal surgeries, gallbladder removal, upper gastrointestinal surgery, and treating bowel obstruction, gastrointestinal bleeds, and pancreatitis

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

    84%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home
    72%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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