Anil Kotru
Expertise in
5
conditions
Expertise in
5
conditions
100 North Academy Avenue, 
Danville, PA 

Overview

Anil Kotru, MD, is a transplant and hepatobiliary surgeon specializing in liver and kidney transplantation, as well as pediatric kidney transplants. He performs a variety of surgical procedures including gallbladder removal, liver resection, peritoneal dialysis, catheter insertion and removal, vascular access and nephrectomies.|Dr. Kotru currently leads the pediatric kidney transplant program and serves as the director of quality for transplants at Geisinger. He has been instrumental in the development of the liver transplant program at Geisinger Medical Center. He gained international attention for his groundbreaking work on the link between patient expectations and clinical outcomes in transplant surgery and is widely sought after for his expertise in new models for healthcare payments and delivery, physician engagement and leadership.|Dr. Kotru earned his medical degree from Indira Gandhi Medical College in Shimla, India. He completed his residency in general surgery at St. James’ University Hospital in Leeds, United Kingdom, followed by a fellowship in multiorgan transplant at Washington University in Saint Louis.|Dr. Kotru is a member of the patients’ affairs committee of the United Network for Organ Sharing and has completed the American Society of Transplant Surgeons’ leadership program.|He is a Fellow of the Royal College of Surgeons of England and Edinburgh and the American College of Surgeons.|In 2019, Dr. Kotru was selected for the prestigious Baldrige Performance Excellence Program in recognition of his leadership and contributions to transplant research.|Dr. Kotru is an accomplished researcher and author. He has published numerous papers, book chapters and scientific articles and sits on the review boards for leading journals in surgery and transplantation. He serves as clinical professor of surgery at the Geisinger Commonwealth School of Medicine in Scranton.

Dr. Kotru is highly rated in 5 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), Polycystic Kidney Disease, Kidney Transplant, and Simultaneous Pancreas Kidney Transplant.

His clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Graduate Institution

Indira Gandhi Medical College, 1992 - Doctor Of Medicine

Residency

Indira Gandhi Medical College, 1998

Specialties

Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Surgery in PA

Fellowships

Washington University Medical Center, 2006

Hospital Affiliations

Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Center
Geisinger Medical Center
Geisinger-Community Medical Center

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
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Cigna
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  • HMO
  • PPO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Highmark
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
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  • EPO
  • PPO
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Locations

Geisinger Medical Center - Transplant
100 North Academy Avenue, Danville, PA 17822
Other Locations
Geisinger Wyoming Valley Medical Office Building - Transplant
950 East Mountain Boulevard, Wilkes Barre, PA 18702

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.


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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Anil Kotru

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Is Dr. Anil Kotru a top-rated expert for Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Anil Kotru is classified as an Distinguished expert for Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, 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 Kotru specialize in?

While Dr. Anil Kotru is a Transplant Surgery, they have specific expertise in Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection, End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD), and Polycystic Kidney Disease. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Transplant Surgery.

Does Dr. Anil Kotru participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Anil Kotru has published 6 articles and abstracts on conditions like Chronic Antibody-Mediated Rejection. You can view a list of Dr. Anil Kotru's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Anil Kotru accept my insurance?

Dr. Anil Kotru accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 800-275-6401 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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