Overview
Leila Kia is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois. She has been practicing medicine for over 17 years.
Dr. Kia is highly rated in 7 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, Eosinophilic Esophagitis, Endoscopy, and Liver Transplant.
Dr. Kia is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified). She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles.
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Dr. Kia 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.
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. Leila Kia
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Leila Kia?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Leila Kia by calling their office at 312-695-5620. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Leila Kia a top-rated expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Leila Kia is classified as an Advanced expert for Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), 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. Leila Kia specialize in?
While Dr. Leila Kia is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Esophagitis, and Eosinophilic Esophagitis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Leila Kia participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Leila Kia has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD). You can view a list of Dr. Leila Kia's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Leila Kia accept my insurance?
Dr. Leila Kia accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-695-5620 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.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Advanced
- EndoscopyDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- EsophagitisDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Painful SwallowingDr. Kia isAdvanced. Learn about Painful Swallowing.
- Experienced
- AchalasiaDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Achalasia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- Autoimmune HepatitisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Autoimmune Hepatitis.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kia isExperienced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.

