Cody Elizabeth Bilderback, FNP, is a mindful, patient-centered nurse practitioner. Cody earned her Master's of Science in Nursing degree from the Frontier Nursing University in Hyden, KY, and her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing degree at SIUE in Edwardsville, IL. Her nursing experience includes cardiac and medical-surgical nursing care. Her NP experience includes 8 years of Primary Care, with 4 years of experience independently caring for her own patients. She will be joining our existing Gastroenterology (GI) practice and will treat conditions such as: irritable bowel syndrome (including both constipation and diarrhea), inflammatory bowel disease, acid reflux disease, generalized abdominal pain, pancreatitis, cirrhosis, liver disease, and hemorrhoids. She will also help patients qualify for the invasive testing and medications that they need to further evaluate and treat their GI condition(s). "My goal is to provide patients with the knowledge and tools that they need to prevent disease as well as to prevent complications from chronic illnesses that they already have," Cody says. Cody is committed to helping her patients enjoy a healthier lifestyle. She works with each one to discuss ways they can make better choices for their gastrointestinal health. In her spare time, she likes spending her time with her Family and Yorkie. She also enjoys cooking, reading, and riding bikes on the local trails. Her practice is part of BJC Medical Group of Illinois, a well-established, multi-specialty physician group.