Elie Ghoulam, MD, MS

Gastroenterology

4.8
66 Ratings
Practices In: Quincy, Rushville
Patients Seen: Adults

I believe in work­ing with my team to pro­vide the best evi­dence-based patient cen­tered care.

Board Certifications
American Board of Internal Medicine, American Board of Gastroenterology
Languages
English, Arabic, French
Awards & Accolades
Award of Excellence – Doctor as Professional, St. George’s Hospital Medical School, University of London, UK. 2016
December Intern of the Month, St. Louis University School of Medicine 2017
Emerging Liver Scholar, American Association of the Study of Liver Disease 2018
Liver Ambassador, American Association of the Study of Liver Disease 2019
ACG Presidential Poster Award, American College of Gastroenterology 2020
Care Award, University of Illinois 2022
Alumni Award 2024
Clinical Interests

Lumi­nal gas­troen­terol­o­gy, endoscopy and hepatology

Personal Interests

Weightlift­ing, Pickleball

Memberships
American Association of the Study of Liver Disease American College of Gastroenterology American Gastrointestinal Association American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

Quincy Medical Group Surgery Center
3301 Broadway Street Quincy, Illinois 62301 (217) 277-4090 Get Directions
Blessing Hospital
1005 Broadway Street Quincy, Illinois 62301 (217) 223-1200 Get Directions
Blessing Surgery Center
1100 Spring Street Quincy, Illinois 62301 (217) 277-3505 Get Directions
Culbertson Memorial Hospital
238 South Congress Street Rushville, Illinois 62681 (217) 322-4321 Get Directions
School
American University of Beirut Graduation Date: 2012 Degree: BS, Biology
University of London St George's Hospital Medical School Graduation Date: 2016 Degree: MBBS/MD
University of Indianapolis Graduation Date: 2016 Degree: MS, Organizational Design & Strategic Leadership
Residency
St Louis University Hospital Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Illinois at Chicago Gastroenterology and Hepatology
Provider’s Publications
Ghoulam E, Clarret D, Marsicano E, Diverticulitis Review. Medscape.
Aug 2019
Ghoulam E, Reau N, Treatment of Hepatitis C in Patients with Compensated and Decompensated Cirrhosis. Practical Gastroenterology, a peer review journal. Volume XLI.
Nov 2017
Klapko O, Ghoulam E, Usha L, Eswaran S, Jakate S, Anastrozole-induced Autoimmune Hepatitis: A Rare Complication of Breast Cancer Therapy. Journal of Clinical Breast Cancer.
Aug 2017
Wade FG, Ghoulam E, Fay T, Vasquez Rios G, Qureshi K, A 58-Year-Old Man with a Rash and Elevated Creatinine Levels. Medscape Case Challenges.
Oct 2019
Al-Taee A, Ghoulam E, Lee P, Sbertoli R, Mohammed K, Hachem C, Underutilization of Proton Pump Inhibitors in the Prevention of NSAID-related Peptic Ulcer Disease in the Elderly. Digestive Disease and Sciences Journal.
Oct 2019
Al-Taee A, Ghoulam E, Alkaade S, Polypoid Growth of Benign Tissue After Endoscopic Full-Thickness Resection. ACG Case Reports Journal.
Feb 2020

Procedures

BRAVO, Colonoscopy, EGD with Dilation, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), Fibroscan, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Push Enteroscopy, Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)

Conditions

Abdominal Pain, Achalasia, Acid Reflux/GERD, Celiac Disease, Cirrhosis, Clostridioides Difficile, Colonoscopy, Constipation, Crohn's Disease, Diarrhea, Dysphagia, Endoscopic Dilations, Endoscopic Mucosal Resection (EMR), Endoscopic Suturing/Closures of Stomas, Enteric Infections, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, Heartburn, Hepatitis, Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD), Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS), Liver Disease, MASLD (fatty liver disease), Pancreatitis - Acute & Chronic, Peptic/Gastric Ulcers, Portal Hypertension, Small Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)

Ratings


Ratings Category

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Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8
66 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
65 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8
65 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
65 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.8
64 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.7
64 Ratings

Comments


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"I felt very comfortable and at ease with Dr. G. Good beduidende manner!"
5
Jul. 31, 2024
"Very good"
5
Jul. 23, 2024
"The doctor was the best I have experienced in my life to date."
5
Jul. 8, 2024
"All Good"
5
Jul. 4, 2024
"He answered all my questions and addressed all my concerns."
5
May. 28, 2024
"Very pleasant demeanor."
4.2
May. 28, 2024
"Dr. was very nice & made me laugh."
5
May. 23, 2024
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