UChicago Faculty Physician
Robert T. Kavitt, MD, MPH
Robert T. Kavitt, MD, MPH
UChicago Faculty Physician
Associate Professor of Medicine
Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases
Specialties
- Gastroenterology
- Hepatology (Liver Diseases)
Locations
- Chicago - Hyde Park
- Chicago - River East
- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
Robert T. Kavitt, MD, MPH, is a gastroenterologist with expertise and specialized training in the diagnosis and treatment of esophageal disorders. Dr. Kavitt is a specialist in the evaluation and management of patients with gastroesophageal reflux disease, eosinophilic esophagitis, esophageal motility disorders including achalasia, and Barrett's esophagus. He has a particular interest in the evaluation of patients with difficulty swallowing and in the management of patients with esophageal strictures.
Dr. Kavitt has published several journal articles and book chapters on esophageal disorders and has presented his research at scientific meetings.
Dr. Kavitt has published several journal articles and book chapters on esophageal disorders and has presented his research at scientific meetings.
Specialties
Areas of Expertise
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Colon Cancer Prevention
- Achalasia
- Esophageal Motility Disorders
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Diseases
UChicago Medicine Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine - Hyde Park5758 S. Maryland Ave., Chicago IL 606371-888-824-0200
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology
Practicing Since
- 2012
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Residency
- University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship
- Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If your insurance company is not listed here, or if you have any other questions, please contact Managed.Care@uchospitals.edu.