Richard S. Song, MD

Gastroenterology

4.8
256 Ratings
Practices In: Bloomingdale, Hoffman Estates, Itasca
Patients Seen: Adults

I am orig­i­nal­ly from a small farm­ing com­mu­ni­ty in down­state Illi­nois and am the son of a physician.

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Languages
English
Clinical Interests

Irri­ta­ble bow­el syn­drome, Func­tion­al GI dis­or­ders, Liv­er disease.

Personal Interests

Run­ning, Road cycling, Sour­dough bread baking

Memberships
American Gastroenterological Association
Ascension Alexian Brothers Medical Center, Elk Grove Village
800 Biesterfield Road Elk Grove Village, Illinois 60007 847-437-5500 Get Directions
Ascension St. Alexius Medical Center Hoffman Estates
1555 Barrington Road Hoffman Estates, Illinois 60169 847-843-2000 Get Directions
School
University of Illinois at Chicago College of Medicine Graduation Date: 2003 Degree: MD
Residency
McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University Resident in Internal Medicine
Fellowships
University of Cincinnati Gastroenterology

Procedures

Anoscopy, Capsule Endoscopy, Colonoscopy, Endoscopic Foreign Body Removal, Enteroscopy (Therapeutic & Diagnostic), Esophageal Manomery, Esophagogastro- duodenoscopy - EGD, Flexible Sigmoidoscopy, G-Tube Placement and Removal, Ileoscopy, Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy Placement, Polyp Removal, Prevention of NSAID-Related Ulcer Complications

Conditions

Achalasia, Acute Infectious Diarrhea in Adults, Acute Lower Gastrointestinal Bleeding (Adults), Acute Pancreatitis, Barrett's Esophagus, Celiac Disease, Crohn's Disease, Diverticular Disease of the Colon in Adults, Eosinophillic Esophagitis (EoE), Esophageal Eosinophilia, Fecal Incontinence, GERD, Gastroparesis, Helicobacter Pylori Infection, Hepatitis C, Liver Disease in the Pregnant Patient, Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC), Ulcer Bleeding, Ulcerative Colitis in Adults

Ratings


Ratings Category

The Patient Satisfaction Rating score is an average of all responses to care provider related questions on our independent rating system, the Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Survey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.

Patient Satisfaction Rating

4.8
256 Ratings

Likelihood of recommending this provider

4.8
254 Ratings

Provider included you in decisions

4.8
240 Ratings

Provider showed concern

4.8
255 Ratings

Provider explained things clearly

4.9
256 Ratings

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9
253 Ratings

Comments


Comments are collected in our Press Ganey Patient Satisfaction Surveys. Patients are de-identified to protect confidentiality and patient privacy. Learn more about our patient satisfaction survey.
"Dr Song did an excellent job of putting my concerns at ease."
5
Nov. 27, 2024
"Dr Song put me at ease and explained everything to me in a way I could understand."
5
Nov. 26, 2024
"Pleased how thorough Dr was."
5
Nov. 23, 2024
"Loved Dr Song! He was very thorough and I was impressed he revived 30 years of my history and didn't miss a beat"
5
Nov. 21, 2024
"Wonderful doctor"
5
Nov. 16, 2024
"Always enjoy my visits with Dr Song."
5
Nov. 15, 2024
"Both the Assistant and dr were outstanding"
5
Nov. 14, 2024
"Dr. Song was very nice and kind. Knew my medical history from 14 years ago."
5
Nov. 13, 2024
"He was the first person to explain my condition clearly and he dispelled a number of myths"
5
Nov. 11, 2024
"Great"
5
Nov. 8, 2024
"I love Dr. Song. He has the best bed side manner. He's very intelligent and well informed on the newest options. He is also very compassionate about his patients and their well being."
5
Nov. 6, 2024
"I have recommended Dr. Song in the past"
5
Nov. 1, 2024
"Dr Song is the best"
5
Oct. 27, 2024
"Dr. Song was so wonderful. It was my 1st time seeing him. He listened to my concerns and truly cared about helping me. Dr. Song made me feel very comfortable. He was knowledgeable and gave me hope for a plan with my issues. I will be seeing him for now on. I will definitely recommend my family and friends to him. We need more Doctors like him. Thank you"
5
Oct. 25, 2024
"Dr Song was very solicitous and explained various possibilities of my problem as well as options to address my condition. He left the choice up to me and said what he would suggest to a family member."
5
Oct. 20, 2024
"Very satisfied."
5
Oct. 13, 2024
"Dr. Song is not only an excellent physician but a wonderful human being - he's easy to talk to and makes conversations very comfortable and productive. He takes a conservative approach to treatment and is very insightful on why he recommends the best approach for the issue at hand.. My daughter is a nurse who recommended Dr Song almost 10 years ago.. Man, was she right - he's fantastic."
5
Oct. 7, 2024
"My Doctor addressed my concerns and let me make my own decision regarding treatment options. I am so appreciative of his expertise and guidance!"
5
Sep. 30, 2024
"Doctor Song and his staff were as usual. Very efficient and explain everything in detail and took their time with me and developed a long-term plan. I'm very impressed with Doctor song and his staff."
5
Sep. 29, 2024
"Great demeanor. Easy to talk to and understanding."
5
Sep. 26, 2024
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