Expertise in
2
conditions

Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal

Gastroenterology
John H. Stroger JR. Hospital Of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
Expertise in
2
conditions
John H. Stroger JR. Hospital Of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St, 
Chicago, IL 

Overview

Vikram Kotwal is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Chicago, Illinois.

Dr. Kotwal is highly rated in 2 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Diarrhea, Gastrointestinal Fistula, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Colonoscopy.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 27 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Kotwal is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in IL

Hospital Affiliations

John H Stroger Jr Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Hindi

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Community Care Alliance of Illinois
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
Managed Medicaid
  • OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Zing Health
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
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Locations

John H. Stroger JR. Hospital of Cook County
1901 W Harrison St, Chicago, IL 60612

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Kotwal 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.

27 Total Publications

Quantitative Assessment of Endoscope Tip Angulation Performance in New Endoscopes: A Cross-Sectional Quality Improvement Study.
Quantitative Assessment of Endoscope Tip Angulation Performance in New Endoscopes: A Cross-Sectional Quality Improvement Study.
Journal: Endoscopy international open
Published: March 04, 2026
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Chicago, IL 
 (3.5 miles away)
312-695-5620
Languages Spoken:
English
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal by calling their office at 312-864-6000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal a top-rated expert for Endoscopy?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal is classified as an Advanced expert for Endoscopy, 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. Vikram S. Kotwal specialize in?

While Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Endoscopy, Diarrhea, and Colonoscopy. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal has published 27 articles and abstracts on conditions like Endoscopy. You can view a list of Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal accept my insurance?

Dr. Vikram S. Kotwal accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 312-864-6000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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