Edward J. Olinger MD

Assistant Professor in Medicine-Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Northwestern University Medical School

201 E Huron StSuite 12200Chicago, IL 60611
Phone+1 312-926-3616
Fax+1 312-926-3515

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Summary

Edward Olinger, MD, is a gastroenterologist based in Chicago, IL. He graduated from Yale School of Medicine in 1972 and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Chicago, followed by fellowships in Gastroenterology and Digestive Diseases. Dr. Olinger has extensive experience in managing conditions such as ulcerative colitis, Crohn’s disease, hepatology, and performing colonoscopies. His research has been published in several medical journals, with multiple papers cited by others. He has received accolades such as Regional Top Doctor and recognition as a Fellow by prestigious gastroenterological associations.

Education & Training

University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Gastroenterology, 1976 - 1978
National Institutes of Health Digestive Diseases, 1974 - 1976
University of ChicagoResidency, Internal Medicine, 1972 - 1974
Yale School of MedicineClass of 1972

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Certifications & Licensure

IL State Medical License 1973 - 2020

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Regional Top Doctor Castle Connolly, 2014
Fellow (AGAF) American Gastroenterological Association, 2008
Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

11 citations
Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth is associated with irritable bowel syndrome: the cart lands squarely in front of the horse.
Michael P. Jones, Robert M. Craig, Edward Olinger
The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 2001-11-01
47 citations
Radiation-induced esophageal injury: a spectrum from esophagitis to cancer.
Arvydas Vanagunas, P. Jacob, E. Olinger
The American Journal of Gastroenterology. 1990-07-01
18 citations
Clostridium difficile colitis secondary to intravenous vancomycin.
Joel R. Hecht, Edward J. Olinger
Digestive Diseases and Sciences. 1989-01-01