Ilche Nonevski, MD, MBA

Dr. Ilche Nonevski joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates in 2008 after completing his fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Cleveland Clinic. Dr. Nonevski received his combined medical and business degrees at the University of Cincinnati, followed by his residency in Internal Medicine at Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals of Cleveland. As a fellow, Dr. Nonevski conducted research on the causes of eosinophilic esophagitis. His current interests include esophageal diseases and gastrointestinal motility, colon cancer prevention, and caring for patients with Crohn’s Disease and Ulcerative Colitis. Dr. Nonevski served as Chief Financial Officer of Rockford Gastroenterology Associates for 7 years, leading several initiatives to deliver the highest quality care to our community. He holds the title of Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine-Rockford. Dr. Nonevski is a recipient of the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching and honored to be selected Commencement Speaker by the UIC-Rockford medical student body.

Dr. Nonevski is board certified in Gastroenterology and a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and an active member of the medical staff at UW Health Swedish American Hospital and OSF Saint Anthony Medical Center.

Conditions Dr. Nonevski treats:

• Abnormal Liver Tests
• Anemia
• Acid Reflux/Heartburn/GERD
• Barrett’s Esophagus
• Chronic Liver Disease, including Cirrhosis
• Celiac Disease
• Colon Cancer Prevention
• Colon Polyps
• Constipation
• Clostridium Difficile Infection
• Crohn’s Disease
• Diarrhea
• Esophageal Disorders including Dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
• Fecal Incontinence & Urgency
• Fatty Liver (NAFLD/NASH)
• Gallstones & Gallbladder Disease
• Hemorrhoids
• Hiatal Hernia
• Helicobacter Pylori Infection
• Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
• Inflammatory Bowel Disease (Crohn’s Disease or Ulcerative Colitis)
• Pancreatitis (Acute & Chronic)
• Pancreatic Cysts & Mass
• Peptic Ulcer Disease (Stomach Ulcers)
• Radiation Proctitis
• Rectal bleeding
• Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth (SIBO)
• Ulcerative Colitis

Procedures Dr. Nonevski performs:

• Upper Endoscopy (EGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
• InterStim Lead Placement for Fecal Incontinence (Trial Phase)
• Esophageal Manometry
• Anorectal Manometry
• Liver Biopsy
• Ambulatory pH Monitoring (Bravo© pH)
• Argon Plasma Coagulation (APC)
• Endoscopy for Gastrointestinal Bleeding
• Fecal Microbiota Transplant (FMT) for Chronic C. Difficile Infection
• PEG Tube Placement (Endoscopic Feeding Tube)