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Peter J. Kahrilas, MD

4.7

558 ratings Read Reviews

Northwestern Medical Group

Primary Specialty

Gastroenterology

Secondary Specialty

Esophageal Gastroenterology

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Education

Medical Education:: MD, University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry - 1979
Residency:: Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center - 1982
Fellowships:: McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University - 1984

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology (Certified)
American Board of Internal Medicine - Internal Medicine (Certified)

Faculty Profile

Professor Emeritus, Feinberg School of Medicine

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Practice Groups and Affiliations

Medical Group:: Northwestern Medical Group
Alignment Category:: Northwestern Medicine Physician Network
On Medical Staff At:: Northwestern Memorial Hospital

Ratings and Reviews

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4.7

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558 Ratings

Reviews from Patients

28 Reviews

Reviews from Patients

28 Reviews

April 29, 2025

5.0

Simply put, he is THE expert for GI and a good doctor.

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April 23, 2025

5.0

He is the best!

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April 17, 2025

5.0

Down-to-earth.

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April 01, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kahrilas was able to treat a condition that other doctors failed to do as his knowledge, skill, and expertise was top notch.

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March 28, 2025

5.0

Dr. Kahrilas has always been very efficient but also supportive in the care he has provided - I wish him the best in retirement, as he certainly deserves given all he's done for his patients!

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March 21, 2025

5.0

Very professional, has been doing this for a long time and it shows that he knows what he's doing.

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March 17, 2025

5.0

Excellent service, providing a timely way forward for me to resolve my problem.

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March 12, 2025

5.0

Understands issue with gerd makes suggestions to help

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March 05, 2025

5.0

His experience and bedside manner was extraordinary. So good!

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Dr. K is a down-to-earth type doctor who makes you feel comfortable and yet also exudes his knowledge and experience.

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February 20, 2025

5.0

Knows about achalasia, he takes care of me himself in the yearly endoscopy

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January 31, 2025

5.0

Excellent dr and his staff

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January 02, 2025

5.0

He is awesome!

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December 24, 2024

5.0

I've been with Dr Kahrilas for a while now and I trust his opinion he listens to me gives me his opinion and diagnosis and plain English

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December 18, 2024

5.0

He's been my GI doc for some time, "tells it like it is", cares about my opinions and understanding of the issues.

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December 18, 2024

5.0

See answers in first Q plus good bedside manner.

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December 11, 2024

5.0

Makes you feel comfortable. His presentation is everything.

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December 04, 2024

5.0

Dr. Kahrilas is easy to deal with and he took the time to explain his findings during my recent endoscopy and Bravo test.

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November 26, 2024

5.0

He diagnosed me correctly!

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November 18, 2024

5.0

He is the BEST!

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November 09, 2024

5.0

Prompt expert endoscopic procedure provided

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October 30, 2024

5.0

Excellent patient care and highly competent

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October 21, 2024

5.0

Dr Kharilas diagnosed my hiatal hernia and GERD which two other gastroenterologists at Northwestern missed!

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October 12, 2024

5.0

Very helpful communication is very good

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October 11, 2024

5.0

Dr Kahrilas and his staff was absolutely professional personal make sure my privacy and comfort and just was outstanding throughout the procedure

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October 03, 2024

5.0

Exceptional doctor!!!

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September 24, 2024

5.0

He has been a great doctor with listening and helping figure out my GI issues.

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September 04, 2024

5.0

Patient focused. Answers all questions. Calm and positive in his approach during my visit.

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Disclosures

Industry Relationships

Consulting

Faculty member and/or their immediate family have engaged in activities such as speaking, advising, consulting, or providing educational programs for the following companies or other entities

Elements Communications
Implantica
P Value Communications LLC
Phathom Pharmaceuticals
Reckitt Benckiser (formerly SSL Americas, SSL International plc)
Scient Healthcare Communications

Faculty member received compensation for medical record consultation and/or expert witness testimony.

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