James T Frakes, MD, MS
Clinical Professor Emeritus of Medicine and Medical Specialties
Department of Medicine and Medical Specialties
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About
Additional titles: MASGE, MACG, AGAF
Work History: Rockford Gastroenterology Associates, Ltd. (Ret.)/ Founding Partner, Managing Partner
Research Interests: Pancreaticobiliary Endoscopy (ERCP), Endoscopy Ambulatory Surgery Centers
Family and Interests: Wife, daughter, son and five grandchildren
Outside Interests: Collegiate sports, wine collecting, photography, US National Parks
Professional Leadership
Past President, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
Board of Directors, American Digestive Health Foundation
Deputy Treasurer, World Gastroenterology Organization (OMGE)
Notable Honors
2022, ASGE Named Lecture, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2020, Master of ASGE, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE)
2020, UIC Faculty External Award, University of Illinois Chicago
2009, Distinguished Community Service Award, University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford
2007, Master of American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
2007, Distinguished Service Award, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
1997, Distinguished Service Award, University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford
1995, Distinguished Alumnus Award, University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford
1990, Distinguished Teaching Award, University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford
Education
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, BS, Ceramic Engineering, 1964-1968
University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, MS, Bioengineering, 1971-1972
University of Illinois Chicago, MD (Honors), 1972-1976
Licensures and Certifications
Licensure in Illinois
Professional Memberships
ASGE, ACG, AGA, ACP, Alpha Omega Alpha, AMA, Illinois State Medical Society, Winnebago County Medical Society