Robert Kavitt, MD
Assistant Professor of Medicine
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.
Practice Locations
The University of Chicago Medicine
5841 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Duchossois Center for Advanced Medicine
5758 S. Maryland Avenue
Chicago, IL 60637
Year Started Practice
2006
Board Certifications
Internal Medicine
Gastroenterology
Specialties
Gastroenterology
Medical School
The University of Chicago Pritzker School of Medicine
Internship and Residency
The University of Chicago Medicine
Fellowship
Vanderbilt University Medical Center
Memberships
American College of Gastroenterology
American Gastroenterological Association
Language Spoken
English
Related Videos
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Where Are We at in 2015?
Dr. Robert Kavitt, assistant professor of medicine and medical director for the Center of Esophageal Diseases, provides an overview of eosinophilic esophagitis and proton pump inhibitor-responsive esophageal eosinophilia. Dr. Kavitt also ...
Eosinophilic Esophagitis: Where Are We at in 2014?
Robert Kavitt, MD, discusses Eosinophilic Esophagitis and where are we at with regards to this in 2014.