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Anil Kesavan, MD, Pediatric Gastroenterology, Chicago, IL

AnilAnandKesavanMD

Pediatric Gastroenterology Chicago, IL

Associate Professor of Pediatrics, Rush Medical College of Rush University Medical Center

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  • Office

    Rush University Medical Center
    1725 W. Harrison Street, Professional Building, Suite 710
    Chicago, IL 60612
    Phone+1 312-942-3034
    Fax+1 312-563-2131
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Summary

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    Anil Kesavan, MD

    Anil Kesavan, MD, pediatric gastroenterologist at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.

Education & Training

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
    NewYork-Presbyterian Morgan Stanley Children's HospitalFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 2007 - 2010
  • New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)
    New York Presbyterian Hospital (Columbia Campus)Residency, Pediatrics, 2004 - 2007
  • University of Illinois College of Medicine
    University of Illinois College of MedicineClass of 2004
  • Oberlin College
    Oberlin CollegeB.A., Neuroscience, 1996 - 2000

Certifications & Licensure

  • IL State Medical License
    IL State Medical License 2010 - 2026
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 2006 - 2015
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2015
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatrics
  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Castle Connelly Top Doctor https://www.castleconnolly.com/top-doctors/anil-a-kesavan-pediatric-gastroenterology-128cc122950, 2022
  • Outstanding Medical Student Educator Award Department of Pediatrics, Rush University Medical Center, 2016
  • Pediatrics Award University of Illinois College of Medicine, 2004
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Cerebrospinal Fluid Ascites: An Unusual and Rare Complication of Ventriculoperitoneal Shunt Placement.  
    Siddiqi, M. Kesavan A., Consultant, 11/2017

Abstracts/Posters

  • Treatment of Eosinophilic Esophagitis with Dupilumab in a Seven-Year-Old Pediatric Patient
    Kevin Ratnaswamy, MD; Anil Kesavan MD, Digestive Disease Week (DDW), Chicago, IL, 5/2023
  • Racial Differences in the Clinical, Endoscopic and Histologic Presentation of Pediatric Eosinophilic Esophagitis
    Ratnasamy K, Kesavan A, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Annual Meeting, 11/2020
  • Pancreaticobiliary Maljunction: An Uncommon Congenital Cause of Acute Pancreatitis
    Ratnasamy K, Ravanbakhsh N, Kesavan A, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition (NASPGHAN) Annual Meeting, 11/2020
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Lectures

  • Chronic Cough in the Child: A Multidisciplinary Aerodigestive Approach 
    Grand Rounds. Department of Family Medicine. Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center - 5/2018
  • Pediatric Crohn's Disease: A Unique Clinical Phenotype 
    Grand Rounds. Department of Family Medicine. Presence Saints Mary and Elizabeth Medical Center. - 5/2018
  • Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders and Food Intolerance: Is It All About Gluten? 
    Grand Rounds. Department of Internal Medicine. MacNeal Hospital. - 3/2017
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Press Mentions

  • Henry's Story: A Mystery Solved
    Henry's Story: A Mystery SolvedOctober 24th, 2018
  • Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for My Child?
    Is a Gluten-Free Diet Right for My Child?December 5th, 2016
  • 5 Ways to Get Involved When Your Child Is Sick
    5 Ways to Get Involved When Your Child Is SickJune 7th, 2017
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Committees

  • Committee Member, North American Society of Pediatric Gastroenterology (NASPGHAN) Public Education Committee. 2018 - 2021