

Gastroenterology
Robert Kavitt, MD
Associate Professor of Medicine; Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases
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
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
- Healthgrades — Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology
2026
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- UChicago Medicine - University of Chicago Medical Center
Languages
English[2]
Experience
20+ years in practice