Dr. Joel Retsky, MD
Gastroenterology*•Male•Age 61
Gastroenterology*
Dr. Joel Retsky, MD is a gastroenterologist in Highland Park, IL. Dr. Retsky has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital and Skokie Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine, LTD
1777 Green Bay Rd # 201 Highland Park, IL 60035Hospital Highlight
Dr. Retsky is affiliated with Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital Evanston, a highly rated and top awarded hospital for gastroenterology.
Dr. Retsky is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
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- Above average experience
- Good hospital quality
- Good patient ratings
- No healthcare sanctions
- Area of Expertise
- Explains Conditions Well
- Offers TelehealthThis doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
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1 Star | 15% | 15% |
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Dr. Joel Retsky, MD is a gastroenterologist in Highland Park, IL. Dr. Retsky has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Northshore University Healthsystem Evanston Hospital...read moreGastroenterology
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Ravinia Associates In Internal Medicine, LTD
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- Recipient of 17
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications
View all patient feedbackHow patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.
87%Patients said they were given information about recovering at home3% higher than the national average
78%Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well2% higher than the national average
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
- Recipient of 14
hospital awardsAmerica's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
View all awardsPatient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)
Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality
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