Dr. Stanley A Polit MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
2850 W 95th St Suite 106 Evergreen Park IL, 60805About
Dr. Stanley Polit is a gastroenterologist practicing in Evergreen Park, IL. Dr. Polit specializes in the digestive system and its diseases that affect the gastrointestinal tract, which include organs from the mouth to the anus as well as liver disorders. Gastroenterology includes conditions such as hepatitis, peptic ulcer disease, colitis, nutritional problems and irritable bowel syndrome. Dr. Polit performs colonoscopy and endoscopy procedures and provides accurate and thorough care for patients suffering from digestive issues.
Education and Training
Univ of Il Coll of Med, Chicago Il 1981
University of Illinois College of Medicine 1981
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Provider Details
Expert Publications
Data provided by the National Library of Medicine- Tamponade of biopsy-induced hemorrhage via submucosal hematoma formation.
- Aeromonas hydrophila diarrhea.
- The Dieulafoy gastric erosion. An infrequently recognized cause of upper gastrointestinal hemorrhage in the elderly.
- Squamous cell papillomas of the esophagus.
- Midazolam/diazepam and amnesia.
- A warning about nonsterile rubber gloves.
- Chronic segmental colitis in association with diverticulosis: a clinical syndrome in the elderly?
Treatments
- Diabetes
- Hiatal Hernia
- Acid Reflux
- Constipation
- Type 2 Diabetes
- Colon Polyps
- Gastritis
- Diverticulosis
- Pain
- Hernia
- Vascular Disease
Fellowships
- Loyola University Medical Center
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