Dr. Anjana Pillai

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Biography

Anjana Pillai, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and transplant hepatologist who specializes in managing chronic liver diseases and complex liver transplants, particularly in hepatobiliary malignancies. She serves as the Medical Director of the Transplant Institute's Adult Liver Transplant Program and directs the liver tumor program, leading a team of specialists. Dr. Pillai is actively involved as a full member of the University of Chicago Medicine Comprehensive Cancer Center, collaborating with the center to provide individualized treatment options for patients. She holds significant positions in various national and international societies, focusing on advancing research and setting industry standards, including her contributions to UNOS and the International Liver Cancer Association. Additionally, Dr. Pillai is the founder and course director of HCC-LIVE, an annual conference dedicated to improving liver cancer care and research. Her extensive involvement in these organizations and programs contributes to the evolving field of liver transplantation and cancer, ensuring that patients benefit from the latest medical advancements.

Research Interests

Requirements for University of Chicago

Doctorate Program
Requirements
TOEFL
Listening
Required:26
Reading
Required:26
Writing
Required:26
Speaking
Required:26
Total
Required:104
IELTS
Listening
Required:7
Reading
Required:7
Writing
Required:7
Speaking
Required:7
Overall
Required:7
Prerequisites
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy