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Anil Kesavan, MD

RUSH University Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Gastroenterology, Pediatric
Specialty: Pediatric Gastroenterology
Languages:
English

About Me

My goal is to provide exceptional care to children and adolescents in a compassionate and caring environment. I believe this starts with educating my patients and their families about their disease process in understandable terms. Every child that I take care of is unique; I strive to work closely with families to develop a personalized care plan that best fits their lifestyle. This allows for a family-centered care approach that is comprehensive and thoughtful. I am excited to be a part of an institution that shares this commitment.

Dr. Anil Kesavan is an Associate Professor in Pediatrics at RUSH University Medical Center. Dr. Kesavan is board-certified in Pediatrics and Pediatric Gastroenterology. He joined the faculty at RUSH University Children’s Hospital in 2013. His clinical expertise includes all aspects of pediatric gastroenterology with a focus on allergic diseases of the gastrointestinal tract (eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), food protein-induced enterocolitis syndrome (FPIES), eosinophilic gastroenteritis), celiac disease, and inflammatory bowel disease. In addition to his clinical work he is also the Pediatric Gastroenterology Director of the Pediatric Celiac and Food Sensitivity Center at RUSH University Medical Center.

 

After receiving his B.A. in Neuroscience from Oberlin College, Dr. Kesavan completed his medical degree (M.D.) at University of Illinois-Peoria. He was elected a member of the Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society during medical school. He went on to train at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center where he completed a three year residency in Pediatrics. He subsequently completed a three year subspecialty fellowship in Pediatric Gastroenterology at Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital of New York-Presbyterian/Columbia University Medical Center.

 

In addition to patient care, Dr. Kesavan has a strong interest in education and clinical research. He is actively involved in both medical student and pediatric housestaff education and training. He is also an active researcher and has presented his research at national and international conferences.

 

 

 

Lurie Children’s ​This provider is part of Lurie Children’s & Rush: Advancing Children’s Health, a clinical affiliation dedicated to providing high-quality pediatric specialty care to children. Learn more.

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Locations & Appointments

Primary location
RUSH Pediatric Specialty Care - Professional Building
RUSH Pediatric Specialty Care - Professional Building
1725 W Harrison St
Professional Building
Suite 710
Chicago, IL, 60612

(312) 942-3034
(312) 942-4168
Directions

Credentials

Certifications

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Education and Training

NYP-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital - Pediatrics
NYP-Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital - Pediatric Gastroenterology
University of Illinois College of Medicine at Peoria

Clinical Expertise

Abdominal pain
Celiac disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Crohn's disease
Diarrhea
Dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
Endoscopy
Eosinophilic esophagitis
Fecal incontinence
Feeding disorders
Food sensitivity, pediatric
Functional bowel disease
Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
Gastrostomy, endoscopic
Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS)
Liver disease, pediatric
Polypectomy
Ulcerative colitis

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at RUSH University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Insurance

Aetna
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna PPO Exchange
Affiliated Physician Group
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Com
Chicago Health System(MacNeal Health Provider) Gov
Cigna
Cigna Medicare Advantage
Community Healthcare Partners, LLC
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic
Dreyer Medical Clinic
Dupage Medical Group
ElmCare, LLC
Essential Health Partners
Fox Valley Medicine, Ltd.
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Hinsdale Physician Group
Humana
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana Medicare-Medicaid Alignment Initiative
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group
Little Company of Mary Health Providers
Meridian Complete (MMAI)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Dual Options
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois, Inc Marketplace
MultiPlan
NorthShore Physician Associates, Inc
Northwest Community Health Partners
Northwest Suburban IPA
Physician Care Network
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health
Pronger-Smith Medical Care
Silver Cross Managed Care Organization
Specialty Physicians of Illinois
Swedish Covenant Physician Partners
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Chicago Health Plans (Inactive)
University of Illinois at Chicago
WellCare Medicare Advantage
Zing Health

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