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TELEHEALTH is now being offered at our practice. Please call us to schedule your telehealth appointment. This is an effective way to communicate with our patients, especially those with weakened immune systems. We are still here to manage your health care needs because we know that the physical examination is a vital part of health care management. We are taking every precaution necessary with constant disinfection of areas as nothing has changed in our management of airborne diseases. Some conditions and follow up appointments can be diagnosed over the phone that exclude medical emergencies.
You can now fill out
the intake forms electronically
and submits your insurance card and ID.
COVID-19 UPDATES: We are currently taking patient appointments in our office. We also offer virtual office visits as an alternative to in-person consultations. If you have a virtual telemedicine appointment, you may click here to access the portal for your appointment. If you'd like to schedule a telemedicine appointment, please call us to do so.
If you have a scheduled in-person appointment but you are experiencing flu-like symptoms or respiratory symptoms, please call us to reschedule your appointment and call your healthcare provider immediately.
Here's what we're doing to ensure the safety of our patients:
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Mission Statement
Obesity is a disease. Your metabolic health is our business.
Dr. Darrien Gaston has dedicated his life to providing world-class weight loss services to his patients. Please call us today to schedule a consultation so we can create a customized healthy living plan for you.
Darrien Gaston, MD, FACP, FACG, is a gastroenterologist with over 25 years of experience diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the digestive tract. Located in the Beverly area of Chicago at Metropolitan Gastroenterology Consultants, Dr. Gaston addresses everything from ulcerative colitis to colon cancer.
He’s specially trained in innovative procedures and works with state-of-the-art equipment to bring patients safe and effective treatments. Dr. Gaston graduated from Northwestern University in 1980 and continued his education at University of Illinois College of Medicine. He completed his residency at St. Joseph Hospital in Chicago, as well as a fellowship in Gastroenterology at Cook County Hospital.
Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine, Dr. Gaston is also a professional member or fellow of the following organizations:
With a passion for providing patient-centered care, Dr. Gaston listens to each of his patients and addresses their concerns with dignity and respect. With over 25 years of experience, he has a proven excellence in gastroenterology treatment and counsel, empowering patients while providing high-quality health care.
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