Gastroenterologist, Benjamin H. Levy III, MD, specializes in diagnosing and treating a wide range of digestive disease/gastrointestinal tract conditions. Dr. Levy’s practice primarily focuses on colon cancer screening and prevention, abdominal pain, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), and gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD).

Along with his clinical practice, Dr. Levy is a researcher who investigates treatments and techniques for patients suffering from gastrointestinal disorders. His work has been published in several peer-reviewed journals and books, including the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Dr. Levy also serves on both the FDA Related Matters Committee and the PR Committee for the American College of Gastroenterology.

Dr. Levy is passionate about advocating for patients and teaching gastroenterology to medical students, residents and fellows. He is committed to improving healthcare education for patients. He has organized several national health education campaigns, including Tune It Up: A Concert To Raise Colon Cancer Awareness.

In 2017, Dr. Levy helped organize a gastroenterology clinic for refugees resettling in Chicago, and he has presented at several international conferences in Europe teaching about gastroenterology care for immigrants. In 2018, Dr. Levy completed the Chicago Council on Global Affairs’ Emerging Leaders Program. He currently serves as an Illinois Department of Health COVID-19 Ambassador and has worked to increase colon cancer screening rates.