Expertise in
8
conditions

Dr. Anil A. Kesavan

Pediatric Gastroenterology
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
8
conditions
Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Anil Kesavan is a Pediatric Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Kesavan is highly rated in 8 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Encopresis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, and Bowel Incontinence.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 13 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kesavan is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Pediatric Gastroenterology

Licenses

Pediatric Gastroenterology in IL

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Anthem BCBS
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
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  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
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CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
Celtic
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Cigna
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Health Care Services Corporation
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
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  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
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Mass General Brigham Health Plan
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Medicaid
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  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
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  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Premera Blue Cross
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • PPO
TeamCare
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UnitedHealthcare
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

Rush University Medical Center
1725 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612
Other Locations
Rush University Medical Center
1620 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kesavan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

13 Total Publications

Hypertonic liquids: a potential method for reducing super absorbent polymer bead associated bowel obstructions in children.
Hypertonic liquids: a potential method for reducing super absorbent polymer bead associated bowel obstructions in children.
Journal: Pediatric surgery international
Published: April 13, 2025
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anil A. Kesavan

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Anil A. Kesavan?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Anil A. Kesavan by calling their office at 312-942-3034. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Anil A. Kesavan a top-rated expert for Encopresis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anil A. Kesavan is classified as an Advanced expert for Encopresis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Anil A. Kesavan specialize in?

While Dr. Anil A. Kesavan is a Pediatric Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Encopresis, Tracheoesophageal Fistula, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatric Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Anil A. Kesavan participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Anil A. Kesavan has published 13 articles and abstracts on conditions like Encopresis. You can view a list of Dr. Anil A. Kesavan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Anil A. Kesavan accept my insurance?

Dr. Anil A. Kesavan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-942-3034 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.

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