About Michael Ujiki, MD
Michael Ujiki, MD, a gastrointestinal surgeon at Endeavor Health, specializes in minimally invasive procedures for conditions of the esophagus, stomach and gallbladder. After beginning his career in business, Dr. Ujiki found his true calling in medicine, where he now combines advanced surgical innovation with compassionate care. He prioritizes reducing recovery time and improving outcomes through cutting-edge techniques, including incisionless and laparoscopic surgeries.
My endeavor
My endeavor is to provide the best possible care using advanced procedures that help patients return to their normal quality of life.
Care philosophy
I believe in taking care of patients with the least invasive surgical option available. Minimally invasive surgery allows us to treat conditions effectively, sometimes with no incisions at all, helping patients recover faster and return to their lives.
Overview
- Languages English, Japanese
- Gender Male
Clinical focus
- Bariatric surgery
- Surgery
Procedures performed
- Minimally-invasive esophagectomy
- Laparoscopic splenectomy
- Bariatric
- Endoscopic revisional surgery
- Esophageal surgery
- Abdominal hernia repair
- Advanced laparoscopic surgery
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
- Gastric bypass
- Inguinal hernia repair
- Lap band
- Minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery
- Restorative Obesity Surgery, Endoluminal (ROSE)
- Sleeve gastrectomy
- Minimally-invasive hernia surgery
- Cholecystectomy
- Endoscopic surgery
- Esophageal myotomy
- Esophagogastric fundoplasty
- Gastrectomy
- Hiatal hernia repair
- Paraesophageal hernia repair
- Splenectomy
- Gastric balloon procedure
- Minimally-invasive gastrectomy
- Endoscopic sleeve gastrectomy (ESG) and endoscopic balloon
- Hernias (inguinal and umbilical)
Conditions treated
- Disorders of the spleen
- Benign and malignant diseases of the esophagus
- Gallbladder disease
- Hernia
- Appendix
- Esophageal achalasia
- Esophageal disorders
- Gallbladder
Board specialties
- Surgery
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 800
Evanston, IL 60201-1780
Evanston, IL 60201-1780
Endeavor Health Medical Group
2050 Pfingsten Rd., Suite 128
Glenview, IL 60026-1324
Glenview, IL 60026-1324
Endeavor Health Medical Group
1000 Central St., Suite 717
Evanston, IL 60201-1779
Evanston, IL 60201-1779
Medical School
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2000Northwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
Residencies
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2005Gastrointestinal CancerNorthwestern Feinberg School of Medicine
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2007General SurgeryMcGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
Fellowships
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2008Minimally Invasive SurgeryLegacy Health System
Board certifications
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2008SurgeryAmerican Board of Surgery
Reviews (16)
September 28, 2025
Dr. Ujicki is a very kind & caring physician. I have only heard glowing praises about his work.
September 7, 2025
Looking forward to further information from dr. Ujiki.
September 7, 2025
The consummate physicianIntelligent, personable, conversive. A truly great asset for Endeavor Health.
September 5, 2025
Excellent
September 4, 2025
Very smart doctor
August 23, 2025
The Care was the best. I wasn't expecting to have to stay an extra three days, but I understood why it had To be.
August 10, 2025
Dr Uljiki is very thorough in his explanations Easy to understand
August 7, 2025
Thank You
August 6, 2025
He was absolutely wonderful. Took.the the time to discuss my options with me. His resident was outstanding as well.
August 1, 2025
Very knowledgeable, pleasant, and thorough.
July 31, 2025
I fell in love with Dr Ujiki and his associates.
July 29, 2025
Dr Ujiki is one of the nicest doctors Endeavor has! Extremely competent and yet compassionate!
July 19, 2025
One of clearest explanations I have ever had from an MD. Wonderful communicator!
July 15, 2025
Very professional and friendly Doctor and Medical Staff. Felt very welcomed by all.
July 14, 2025
Everything was thoroughly explained about the procedure and my choice whether to have surgery or not . My first consultation was very informative
July 10, 2025
Great visit. Dr and staff very nice, great information.
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