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Robert Kavitt

Gastroenterology

Robert Kavitt, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases

Chicago, IL

Robert T. Kavitt, MD, MPH, is a gastroenterologist at the University of Chicago Medicine specializing in esophageal disorders. He serves as Director of the Center for Esophageal Diseases and Associate Professor in the Section of Gastroenterology, Hepatology, and Nutrition. Dr. Kavitt focuses on the evaluation and management of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), eosinophilic esophagitis, esophageal motility disorders including achalasia, Barrett's esophagus, and esophageal stri

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20+

Years in Practice

Credentials

Board Certifications

  • Gastroenterology (ABIM)
  • Internal Medicine (ABIM)

Education & Training

  • Vanderbilt University Medical Center — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2009-2012
  • University of Chicago Medicine — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2006-2009
  • University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine — M.D., 2006

Peer Recognition

  • HealthgradesHealthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

    2026

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Eosinophilic GI Disorders

Conditions & Treatments

Eosinophilic EsophagitisGERD & RefluxBarrett's Esophagus

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

  • UChicago Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center

Languages

English[2]

Experience

20+ years in practice