Gastroenterology

As a gastroenterologist, Dr. Afreen Hyder specializes in diagnosing, treating, and managing conditions affecting the digestive system. Dr. Hyder performs various GI procedures such as upper GI endoscopy, colonoscopy, ERCP, and more.

A graduate of NTR University- Deccan College of Medical Sciences in Hyderabad, India, Dr. Hyder comes to Morris Hospital Gastroenterology with over 20 years of experience. She completed an internal medicine residency at Wayne State University in Detroit, where she also completed a fellowship in gastroenterology and hepatology.

A citizen of the United States, Dr. Hyder’s career spans both public and private healthcare systems in the United States and internationally. Throughout her career, she has practiced in several states including Illinois, Tennessee, and Wisconsin and has held positions at renowned institutions such as Mayo Clinic Health System. She is also a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and American Gastroenterology Association.

Dr. Hyder believes that exceptional patient care is possible through open and honest communication with her patients and believes that positive healthcare outcomes are achieved through teamwork between the patient and provider.

Dr. Hyder sees patients age 18 and older. Her office is located at 151 W. High Street in Morris, across the street from Morris Hospital. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Hyder, call 815-941-9320.

• Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)
• Colonoscopy
• Polypectomy
• Hemorrhoidal banding
• Enteroscopy
• Sigmoidoscopy
• Esophageal dilation
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)

To schedule an appointment with the Morris Hospital Gastroenterology,   please call 815-941-9320.

Before your appointment, please go to our forms center and download and complete our Healthcare Centers – General Patient Registration Form before coming in for your office visit.

Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to your appointment time to complete registration and a health questionnaire. If you are a new patient, please arrive 30 minutes ahead of your scheduled appointment time.

When you come for your appointments, please remember to bring the following:

• Driver’s License or a valid ID
• Insurance information
• Referral Letter (if required)
• Medical records from previous hospitals and providers including lab results, X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, etc., along with any other relevant information about your medical history
• List of medications (if any)

We recognize that your time is valuable, and we make every effort to stay on schedule. Occasionally emergencies or patients require a little more time and may cause delays beyond our control. We apologize if we keep you waiting.

If you need to cancel an appointment, please call the office during business hours at least 1 day prior to your scheduled appointment so that we can offer your appointment time to patients on our waiting list.

We are pleased to offer a patient portal that gives you access to your health information. Please follow this link to our Patient Portal page.

Please visit our Pay My Bill page for information about ways to pay your bill, who to contact for billing questions, and financial assistance.

Your provider is committed to delivering the best possible coordination of your care by participating in an Accountable Care Organization (ACO).  A care coordinator may get involved in your care to help improve communication between your healthcare providers. Please visit our Accountable Care Organization (ACO) webpage to learn more.