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Dr. Christopher Illick, MD

Dr. Christopher Illick, MD

Gastroenterology*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Christopher Illick, MD is a gastroenterologist in Branford, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Illick has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons in 1998. He is affiliated with Yale New Haven Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.8 Star Rating
Based on 23 reviews 4.8 Star Rating (23 reviews)

Practice

229 Montowese St Branford, CT 06405
Telehealth available

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Dr. Illick's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Illick

4.8
23 ratings, 12 with a written review
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BEST DOCTOR EVER !!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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KEVIN BURKE – Dec 23, 2023
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Dr. Illick combines both amazing bedside manner, and phenomenal intelligence. One of his best qualities is that he greatly listens to the concerns of his patients. He also - always - has time for his patients. Dr. Illick is keen to learn all new ideas about his specialty, and about medicine, in all of its comprised components. His staff at his facility are so likewise so smart, and hardworking, and kind. So many patients have such prized opinions....... In totality - this practice is such a blessing to society - for all of their excellence. They are so wonderful, overall, and Dr. Illick is one of the best doctors....... that one will ever find.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Jan 05, 2022
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Dr. Illick is hands-down the best gastroenterologist I've seen, and one of the top 5 doctors of any kind I've experienced. He was warm, friendly, patient, inquisitive, professional, soothing, well-informed, legitimately concerned...the list goes on. He actually interviewed me and took thorough notes (I read them afterward), and was completely open to post-visit communication. He always made me feel that I was the only one who mattered, as opposed to those with the attitude of "who's the doctor here?" I was also able to make an appointment within weeks instead of months (unlike other gastroenterologists who took 2 - 6 months for an 'urgent' condition). In short, Dr. Illick is a human being the way we were meant to be, the type of doctor you didn't think existed any more. I pro-actively recommend him from the esophagus to the colon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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AMR from New Haven – Dec 19, 2021
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Dr Illick is simply amazing! His staff are professional, courteous and the facility is immaculate. If you need a GI doctor, this is the place to visit.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 10, 2021
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One of the worst Drs I have ever been to in my life. He is a very condescending and pompous man that I wasted over a years time with due to his lack of knowledge. Not only did he misdiagnos me but also handed out mediction like it was candy which worsened my conditions. I admit I wasn't an easy case but the fact he treated me like a text book was very infuriating when I found out he gives the same diagnosis to everyone that comes into his office. Do not use this Dr if you care about yourself.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
6 others found this helpful
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Branford – May 28, 2018
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Dr. Illick is warm and welcoming. He is an excellent listener and made me feel "heard" and important.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Martha in Branford, CT – Apr 20, 2018
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Excellant Doctor ! Polite, thorough, informative, patient, and responsive to phone calls. More Doctors need to learn from this professional. His office staff is equally proficient and professional. Sincerely, Phil Chamberlain
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
4 others found this helpful
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philip chamberlai in MADISON – Feb 25, 2018
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Very professional, courteous and explained all the options extremely well. Made me feel like I had the right doctor.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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fred gaudelli in madison, ct – Feb 22, 2018
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Would highly recommend Dr. Illick to a family as their Dr. Have seen Dr. Illick in the past for surgery and the experience was great.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Demetrious Parker Sr. in Hamden, CT – Aug 28, 2017
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Dr. Illick has a wonderful ability to communicate, encourages participation in making decisions about how to move forward, and always takes the time to listen thoroughly without appearing rushed by other responsibilities. He always greets patients himself, and then walks them out at the end of the appointment - it's refreshing to see barriers broken down with such simple, kind gestures. One leaves feeling in good hands, and confident in the recommended course of treatment.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Westbrook, CT – Jul 13, 2017
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I have been going to Dr. Illick for over 10 years. I felt very comfortable when I walked in his office and saw his background (before Yale) at Columbia Presbyterian in NYC. He is thorough in his questioning, care and follow up. He encouraged me to research biopsy reports from years ago in order to give my children the necessary information for their own care. I was able to go back through the archives and as a result mu children will start having colonoscopies at age 40.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Alice Van Deursen in Essex, CT – May 24, 2017
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Highly competent and knowledgeable, professional, friendly. Staff is efficient and courteous. I have full confidence in Dr. Illick.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Denise in MADISON – Mar 18, 2017
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Dr. Christopher Illick, MD is a gastroenterologist in Branford, CT and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Illick has extensive experience in Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Columbia University Vagelos College Of Physicians And Surgeons

    Medical School, 1998
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Illick is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Office229 Montowese St Branford, CT 06405
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • Yale New Haven Hospital

      20 York St
      New Haven, CT 06510
      Recipient of 6
      hospital awards

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

      Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

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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

      76%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well
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