Aziz Aadam MD

Advanced Endoscopic Interventional, Gastrointestinal Cancer

Associate Professor - Interventional Endoscopy - Northwestern University

675 N Saint Clair St# GastroenChicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-926-2000
Fax+1 312-926-1925

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Summary

Dr. Aziz Aadam is a gastroenterologist based in Chicago, IL, specializing in advanced endoscopic interventions and gastrointestinal cancer. He completed his medical education at Rush Medical College and further specialized with fellowships in gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy. Dr. Aadam currently serves as the Director of Interventional Endoscopy at Northwestern Memorial Hospital and is an Assistant Professor at Northwestern University. His clinical experience encompasses general and pediatric gastroenterology, inflammatory bowel disease, hepatology, and interventional gastroenterology. Notable research publications by Dr. Aadam focus on endoscopic and interventional techniques, and he has received various honors, including the Don Wilson Award from ASGE.

Education & Training

McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern UniversityFellowship, Advanced Endoscopy, 2012 - 2013
Medical College of Wisconsin Affiliated HospitalsFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2009 - 2012
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Internal Medicine, 2006 - 2009
Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical CenterClass of 2006
University of Illinois, College of BusinessB.S., Finance, With Honors, 1998 - 2002

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Certifications & Licensure

FL State Medical License 2024 - Present
IL State Medical License 2012 - 2029
WI State Medical License 2009 - 2015
MO State Medical License 2006 - 2010
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Northwestern Meaningful Use Data Warehouse Application for Eligible Providers, Northwestern University, 2014, 2016-2017
CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2014, 2016-2017

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

1 citations
Predictors and Outcomes Following Percutaneous Gallstone Lithotripsy, Lithectomy, and Dual Cholecystoduodenal Stenting.
Christopher Neely, Ali Husnain, Ezra Teitelbaum, Alexander Nagle, Shahaan Shafi
Surgical Laparoscopy, Endoscopy & Percutaneous Techniques. 2026-10-01
Use of impedance planimetry (325 catheter with 8-cm balloon) improves per-oral endoscopic myotomy outcomes in achalasia patients: a systematic review and a meta-analysis.
Muhammad Usman Baig, Zane Gouda, Abhishek Datta Polavarappu, Ali Lahooti, Eliza Cricco-Lizza
Diseases of the Esophagus. 2026-05-12
1 citations
Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy and Functional Lumen Imaging Probe.
Arvind Rengarajan, Aziz Aadam
Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America. 2025-07-01

Journal Articles

Enteral Stents in Malignant Bowel Obstruction.
Aadam AA, Martin JA, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy Clinics of North America, 1/1/2013
Efficacy and safety of self-expandable metal stents for biliary decompression in patients receiving neoadjuvant therapy for pancreatic cancer: a prospective study.
Aadam AA, Evans DB, Khan A, Oh Y, Dua K, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 7/1/2012

Abstracts/Posters

Effect of Neoadjuvant Therapy on Dysphagia in Patients With Locally Advanced Esophageal Cancer.
A. Aadam, A. Lodhi, E. Gore, Y. Oh, K. Dua., Digestive Disease Week Poster Session, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012
Reflux Exposure Time On pH Impedance Testing Predicts Symptom Improvement After Antireflux Surgery (ARS) Better Than Number Of Reflux Events.
A. Patel, A. Aadam, G. Sayuk. CP. Gyawali, Digestive Disease Week Poster Session, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012
Esophageal Disruption Treated with Self-expanding Metal Esophageal Stents. (Video abstract presented as an oral presentation)
K. Dua, A. Aadam, J. Merrill, M. Gasparri, ASGE Video Forum Digestive Disease Week, San Diego, CA, 1/1/2012

Professional Memberships

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy - ASGE
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