About Joel Retsky, MD

Joel Retsky, MD, a gastroenterologist at Endeavor Health, specializes in inflammatory bowel disease, including Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis, as well as colonoscopy for colon cancer screening. He completed advanced training at the University of Chicago and served on faculty before joining community-based practice. Dr. Retsky is committed to delivering the same level of care he would want for his own family.

Care philosophy

I aim to deliver the highest quality care possible—the kind of care I would want for my family. That means listening, being thorough and treating patients with respect and compassion.

Overview

  • Languages Hebrew
  • Gender Male

Conditions treated (1)

  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD)

Procedures performed (7)

  • Colonoscopy
  • Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
  • Flexible sigmoidoscopy
  • Infrared coagulation (IRC)
  • Percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG)
  • Small bowel enteroscopy
  • Variceal and non variceal hemostasis
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1777 Green Bay Rd., Suite 201
Highland Park, IL 60035-3109
(847) 657-1900 Get directions
Medical School
  • 1989
    Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Residencies
  • 1992
    Barnes-Jewish Hospital, Washington University School of Medicine
Fellowships
  • 1995
    Gastroenterology
    University of Chicago
Board certifications
  • 1995
    Gastroenterology
    American Board of Internal Medicine
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Reviews (26)
November 17, 2025
Dr Retsky is the Best of the Best!!!!!
November 10, 2025
Top notch physician. Very kind and thorough.
October 9, 2025
Dr.Retsky is a very thorough physician who follows up with patients, provides time to answer questions, and is responsive on the portal. He is extremely bright and thoughtful in his work.
September 23, 2025
Very courteous and thorough. He has given me great care for 25 years.
September 13, 2025
Wonderful Dr very warm and helpful
August 31, 2025
Dr. Retsky is very knowledgeable and works with each patient to come up with an individual plan to address his/her issues. He is very caring as well.
August 30, 2025
Dr. Retsky is very knowledgeable, thorough and kind. He explained things very well and gave me the time I needed. I am happy to be his patient.
July 27, 2025
Carefully, confidently, addressed each of my concerns, explained in understandable language.
June 13, 2025
Dr. Retsky is excellent.
May 30, 2025
Excellent thorough
May 28, 2025
Dr. Retsky gave me plenty of his time to look through all of my previous records and discuss it with me. He knew what he was talking about and crafted a plan so we can get down to understanding exactly what's wrong with me. I have high confidence in him.
May 9, 2025
Average.
May 8, 2025
Dr. Retsky is a great listener and always gives constructive input regarding my health Issues. He is more than just a provider,but has been an integral part of my life for over 20 years. He literally saved my life as I was truly ill when we first met. In a nutshell, thank God for Dr. Retsky and his brilliant style of "doctoring"!
May 1, 2025
Dr. Retsky is thorough and asked many questions about my Crohn's disease. He explained options, medications, and what to expect. He is an excellent doctor.
April 24, 2025
Dr Retsky was very knowledgeable and kind
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April 12, 2025
The best!
April 11, 2025
Dr. Retsky addressed every concern I had about the medical issues I was experiencing. He even covered a number of possible symptoms that I forgot to mention. He provided a list of possible diagnosis and treatment options.
March 12, 2025
Dr Retsky is excellent,I'm so happy he is my GI doctor. God bless him.
March 6, 2025
Dr. Retsky is the best!
March 5, 2025
ProfessionalListensThoroughCaring KindEfficient
March 5, 2025
I've been going to him for years & his thoroughness is very much appreciated. He makes you feel like you matter.
February 4, 2025
Amazing doctor and team
January 30, 2025
Thorough, knowledgeable and kind.
January 24, 2025
Dr.Retsky was professional and informative.
January 24, 2025
Excellent caregiver, he really does care. In fact, I fear that he is very overworked and I am worried about him.
January 20, 2025
Dr. Retsky is a highly skilled physician, who provides exceptional attention & care.
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