Yasmin Gerais, MD
Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Provider Groups
Loyola Medicine Physician
Loyola Physician Partners
Primary Contact
888-584-7888
Accepting New Patients
Provider Groups
Loyola Medicine Physician
Loyola Physician Partners
Primary Contact
888-584-7888Services & Specialties
Areas of Specialization
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Clinical Interests
Conditions Treated
- Diverticulitis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- functional incontinence
- Hemorrhoids
- Stomach pain
- Pelvic pain
- Gastrointestinal bleeding
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Constipation
- Celiac disease
- Pancreatitis
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Gastroparesis
- Ulcerative colitis
- Helicobacter pylori
- chronic pancreatitis
- Crohn's disease
- GERD
- Irritable Bowel Disorder
- Esophageal Surgery
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Locations & Contact
Primary Location
Loyola University Medical Center
2160 S First Ave
Maywood, IL 60153
About
Dr. Yasmin Gerais is a general gastroenterologist and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Loyola University Medical Center. Her clinical interests include colorectal cancer screening, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), peptic ulcer disease (PUD), irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), chronic diarrhea, and constipation. In addition to general gastroenterology, Dr. Gerais has a particular interest in lifestyle, nutrition, and weight management. Dr. Gerais is committed to providing patient-centered, evidence-based care and to helping patients better understand their gastrointestinal health and treatment options.
Education & Certifications
Education
Education:
University of Khartoum Faculty of Medicine
(2015)
Fellowship:
Ascension Illinois Saint Joseph - Chicago (Gastroenterology and Hepatology)
(2026)
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine (2022)
Provider Groups
Loyola Medicine Physician
Loyola Physician Partners
Publications
- Hussain MR, Ali FS, Verghese D, Myint PT, Ahmed M, Gong Z, Gerais Y, Siddiqui M, Lin JJ, Troy K. Factor Xa inhibitors versus low molecular weight heparin for the treatment of cancer associated venous thromboembolism; A meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials and non-randomized studies. Crit Rev Oncol Hematol. 2022 Jan;169:103526. doi: 10.1016/j.critrevonc.2021.103526. Epub 2021
- Zaher EA, Ebrahim MA, Gerais Y, Patel P, Al Salman O. Duodenal Carcinosarcoma: An Apple-Core Lesion Causing Gastric Outlet Obstruction. Cureus. 2024 Apr 22;16(4):e58725. doi: 10.7759/cureus.58725. PMID: 38779294; PMCID: PMC11110488.
- Said E, Gerais Y, Boshnaf M, Mahmoud A, Elbenawi H, Salem A, OLeary M, Hamad S, Hamad B. Synchronous Hepatic Neuroendocrine Carcinoma and Rectal Adenocarcinoma With Pontine Metastasis: A Diagnostic Dilemma. Cureus. 2025 Jun 15;17(6):e86100. doi: 10.7759/cureus.86100. PMID: 40671972; PMCID: PMC12264442.
- Sqour H, Shilbayeh AR, Gerais Y, Sqour A, Hammad M, Abusalim AI, Ewili, etal Metastatic Oncocytic Renal Neoplasm Presenting as Gastrointestinal Bleeding. Cureus. 2025 May 9;17(5):e83797. doi: 10.7759/cureus.83797. PMID: 40491617; PMCID: PMC12146448.