Dr. Peter Kahrilas MD
Gastroenterologist | Gastroenterology
259 E Erie 1401 Chicago IL, 60611About
Dr. Peter Kahrilas is a gastroenterologist practicing in Chicago, IL. Dr. Kahrilas specializes in esophageal disorders and swallowing disorders. Special interests are reflux disease, achalasia, and motility disorders. Dr. Kahrilas performs endoscopy procedures and physiological testing such as high-resolution manometry, pH monitoring, and pH-impedance testing.
Education and Training
Univ of Rochester Sch of Med & Dentistry, Rochester Ny 1979
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Gastroenterology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Marquardt Professor of Medicine Northwestern University 1999 - 2018
Awards
- 2012 Chicago Super Doctors
Treatments
- Esophagus, Acid Reflux (gerd), Hiatal Hernia And More
Professional Memberships
- American Gastroenterological Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society of Clinical Investigation
- Association of American Physicians
Fellowships
- Northwestern McGaw/Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Gastroenterology 1984
- Northwestern Mcgaw / Northwestern Memorial Hospital 1984
Areas of research
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