Overview
Peter Kahrilas is a Gastroenterologist in Chicago, Illinois. Dr. Kahrilas has been practicing medicine for over 47 years is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Heartburn, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 286 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Dr. Kahrilas 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. Peter J. Kahrilas
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas 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. Peter J. Kahrilas a top-rated expert for Achalasia?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas is classified as an Elite expert for Achalasia, 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. Peter J. Kahrilas specialize in?
While Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Achalasia, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Heartburn. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas has published 286 articles and abstracts on conditions like Achalasia. You can view a list of Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas accept my insurance?
Dr. Peter J. Kahrilas 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
- Elite
- AchalasiaDr. Kahrilas isElite. Learn about Achalasia.
- EsophagitisDr. Kahrilas isElite. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- HeartburnDr. Kahrilas isElite. Learn about Heartburn.
- Hiatal HerniaDr. Kahrilas isElite. Learn about Hiatal Hernia.
- Swallowing DifficultyDr. Kahrilas isElite. Learn about Swallowing Difficulty.
- Distinguished
- EndoscopyDr. Kahrilas isDistinguished. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Eosinophilic EsophagitisDr. Kahrilas isDistinguished. Learn about Eosinophilic Esophagitis.
- Lower Esophageal RingDr. Kahrilas isDistinguished. Learn about Lower Esophageal Ring.
- Advanced
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Kahrilas isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Kahrilas isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Congenital Diaphragmatic HerniaDr. Kahrilas isAdvanced. Learn about Congenital Diaphragmatic Hernia.
- Eosinophilic EnteropathyDr. Kahrilas isAdvanced. Learn about Eosinophilic Enteropathy.
- Esophageal PerforationDr. Kahrilas isAdvanced. Learn about Esophageal Perforation.
- GastrectomyDr. Kahrilas isAdvanced. Learn about Gastrectomy.
- Experienced
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Kahrilas isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.
- Esophageal CancerDr. Kahrilas isExperienced. Learn about Esophageal Cancer.
- Gastric BypassDr. Kahrilas isExperienced. Learn about Gastric Bypass.
- GastritisDr. Kahrilas isExperienced. Learn about Gastritis.
- IndigestionDr. Kahrilas isExperienced. Learn about Indigestion.
- Intestinal Pseudo-ObstructionDr. Kahrilas isExperienced. Learn about Intestinal Pseudo-Obstruction.