Dr. Lalitha Sitaraman

Assistant Professor

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Biography

Lalitha Sitaraman, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist and hepatologist with a primary focus on neurogastroenterology and motility disorders. She specializes in diagnosing and treating gut-brain motility disorders, particularly in the lower gastrointestinal tract and pelvic floor. Dr. Sitaraman's expertise encompasses a variety of conditions including refractory constipation, irritable bowel syndrome, anorectal disorders, pelvic dyssynergia, and fecal incontinence, as well as general gastroenterology practices including colon cancer screening. She is dedicated to compassionate, patient-centered care, ensuring that treatment plans are customized to meet individual patient needs and healthcare goals. In addition to her clinical practice, Dr. Sitaraman is passionate about teaching and mentoring medical students and residents, providing practical lecture opportunities to offer a well-rounded curriculum in gastroenterology. Her research includes studies on atypical enteropathogenic Escherichia coli infections and various gastrointestinal conditions, contributing valuable insights to the field.

Research Interests

Experience

Assistant Professor

— Present

University of Chicago • Chicago, IL

Teaches and mentors medical students and residents in the field of gastroenterology.

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
Bachelor's degree Writing sample Candidate statement
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Specialization Notes

Department of Philosophy