Dr. Laura Bianchi, MD, Evanston, IL

About Dr. Laura Bianchi

Dr. Laura Bianchi joined The Endoscopy Center of the North Shore in early 2024 after 16 years at NorthShore University, bringing extensive experience and deep roots in the Chicagoland area, where she grew up in Naperville. She earned her undergraduate degree magna cum laude from the University of Notre Dame, attended Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, completed her Internal Medicine residency at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, and completed her gastroenterology fellowship at the Cleveland Clinic, where she served as Chief GI Fellow. Dr. Bianchi has built a thriving practice in Evanston with a clinical focus on GI cancer prevention and inherited cancer syndromes. She emphasizes early detection, lifestyle modification, and patient education, particularly in response to the rising rates of colorectal cancer among younger adults. Known for her patient-centered approach, she prioritizes listening, education, and reducing barriers to screening while creating a calming, spa-like environment to help ease patient anxiety. She has collaborated with Dr. Mehta for many years and shares his commitment to individualized, high-quality care. Outside of work, Dr. Bianchi enjoys cooking, playing pickleball, and traveling with her family.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Acid reflux

Colonoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)

Acid reflux

Colonoscopy

Upper GI endoscopy

Office location

Endoscopy Center of the North Shore

1732 Central St, Evanston, IL 60201

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Education and background

Practice names

Endoscopy Center of the North Shore

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine

Education and training

Medical School - Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine, Doctor of Medicine
Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine
Cleveland Clinic, Fellowship in Gastroenterology

Languages spoken

English

Provider's gender

Female

NPI number

1932231115

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