Accepted Insurance

  • Aetna
  • Alliance PPO
  • Altius (Coventry Health Care)
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Maine
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Nevada
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS) of Ohio
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Specialties

Primary: Gastroenterologist (Stomach & Bowel Specialist)

Sub-Specialty: General

Additional Specialties: Gastroenterology

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General Info
Dr. Joseph Vicari joined Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. in 1997 and has held a faculty appointment at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford since that time. He currently holds the academic rank of Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine at the University of Illinois College of Medicine at Rockford. Dr. Vicari served as Managing Partner of RGA for 13 years. He is board certified in Gastroenterology. He currently serves on the Practice Management Committee of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and is a journal reviewer for the American Journal of Gastroenterology. Dr. Vicari attended medical school at Creighton University where he received the Golden Apple Award for Excellence in Teaching for 3 consecutive years. He completed his residency and chief residency in Internal Medicine at Creighton University and also completed his GI Fellowship in gastroenterology at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation where he became Chief Fellow in Gastroenterology from 1996-1997. While completing his fellowship his interests were in esophageal and liver diseases. Dr. Vicari has presented numerous lectures and presentations to students, and residents and physicians both locally and nationally.
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Fax: (815) 397-2156

Fax: (815) 397-7388

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Dr. Joseph J Vicari, MD

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Specialties: Gastroenterology

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Marie R.

02/26/2020

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Never any problems when i visit here

Dr Vicari is the best! so glad i found him back in 1998 when i discovered something was wrong.

Anonymous

11/22/2019

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Great Doctor

Dr. Vicari has been great. He took his time reviewing my results and explaining my different options of care moving forward. I love that he asked me my opinion and that it is always a two way conversation between doctor and patient.

Anonymous

10/23/2019

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Dr. Vicari was very good ten years ago and he still does a great job.

Dr. Vicari and the team here do a very good job responding to questions and concerns. I've always been impressed with the operational framework that supports the physicians. As noted in the Stars rating to the left, all of Dr. Vicari's key quality indicators are exceptional.

Marianna R.

10/23/2019

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im in competent hands

lm satisfled with the visit i give it a 5 star

Timothy R.

10/11/2019

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excellent

helpful, concerned, smiling and friendly, knowledgeable, love the guy!

Kathleen T.

10/08/2019

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Dr Vicari spent time with discussing medical issues and personal struggles I have had

Excellent, as He took care of my husband before he passed and I knew that he would take care of me also.

Bill Z.

09/18/2019

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personal and direct

I have complete confidence in this provider

Jennifer K.

08/09/2019

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excellent doctor

I have had amazing care from Dr. Vicari over the years. He is a great doctor that is personable, intelligent and caring.

G. D.

08/09/2019

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Pleasant and efficient

Dr. Vicari saw me today and remembered all my history off the top of his head. He asked me how I felt, listened well and spent the time to explain my condition and ongoing treatment plan. He shows compassion and true interest in his patients.

Patricia H.

06/04/2019

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Thank you for lengthening my lifespan !

As an offspring of a colon cancer surviver , with a history of multiple precancerous polyps and a colon so long and difficult to get through that other Docs have pulled out before a complete exam, I can only rave about Dr. Vicari's technical skill. Also high accolades for listening ability, empathy and clear explanations.



What a blessing he has been !

Anonymous

07/16/2019

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The best doctor I have ever visited.

I have been seeing Dr Vicari for many years and he has always been kind, caring and professional. He is current in medications, treatments and anything that is related to stomach issues. I have had IBS-D for many years, because of him I have been able to cope with my issues.

M. K.

07/15/2019

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very thorouh and knowledgeable

dr vicari is very personable and has great listening skills. he takes time to thoroughly explain everything and goes to great lengths to ensure you are both on the same page. his expertise i believe is unequalled in his field

Connie S.

07/10/2019

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always very friendly, explains things and easy to understand

i live in florida, but keep my excellant doctor here

Judy S.

06/25/2019

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very easy to talk to

Dr Vicari is very easy to talk to and is very informative. He answered my questions and I would definitely recommend him to other people.

M. M.

06/24/2019

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The doctor I trust with my life for over 20 years as cancer patient and cancer survivor!

I have been Dr. Vicari's patient for over 20 years. I was 20 years old when diagnosed with nasopharyngeal cancer. I had by now 2 times feeding tubes due to inability to eat during radiation therapy and post radiation therapy due to radiation side effects. Dr. Vicari was always there for me, took his time, listened to my problems, offered the best solutions that no other doctor did refute or over-ride. He even walked the "extra mile" on my case by inquiring about my case with his old medical professors, with Mayo clinic, and during GI seminars to make sure he is providing the best care for me. He preformed about 60 medical procedures on me over the last 20 years trying to help me keeping my ability to eat before I had to have the feeding tube again.I trust this doctor with my life and I have not changed my GI doctor for the entire 20 years of my 20 year cancer and post cancer ordeal. Thank you Dr. Vicari.

Bruce V.

06/18/2019

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comfortable with doctor easy to talk with

very pleased with my office visit. things were explained in a excellent manner.

Anonymous

06/18/2019

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he is a great doctor

Dr vicari was a lifesaver, he fond a bleed in my husband's esophogus.

Casper M.

06/04/2019

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very positive and help full with my questions

very friendly and helpfull with my problem and answering all my questions

Details

Phone: (815) 397-7340

Address: 401 Roxbury Rd, Rockford, IL 61107

Website: http://www.rockfordgi.com

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