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Nilay Kavathia, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Nilay Kavathia, M.D.
Specialties
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Colon Cancer Prevention
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP
- Fecal Incontinence
- GERD
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Remicade® Infusion
- RFA Ablation of Barrett’s
- Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)
Education
- B.A. in Sociology, Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, OH
- M.A. in Bio-medical Ethics, Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, OH
- M.D. University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, AZ
- Internal Medicine Residency, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals – Philadelphia, PA
- Gastroenterology Fellowship, Phoenix VA/Good Samaritan Hospital – Phoenix, AZ
Board Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
Associations/ Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Awards or Distinctions
- Phoenix Magazine: Top Doctor in Gastroenterology (2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017)
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
- Teaching Resident of the Year- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
- Theodore Koff Award
- University of Arizona, College of Medicine’s Excellence in Research Award
Hospital Affiliations
- Banner Desert Medical Center
Reviews
Very comprehensive session covered existing issues I face Dr addressed each issue and insured my medication was updated.
Dr Kavathia has been very thorough in explaining what he feels needs to be done. He spends time, is friendly, and shows genuine concern for me on figuring out my medical needs.
Excellent service on time. No issues. Nice and smooth colonoscopy. Staff knowledge and courteous. Highly recommend
Staff is friendly and efficient. Dr Kavathia is exceptional. Not only is he an excellent clinician but an outstanding communicator. He is knowledgeable and reassuring.
Dr. Kavathia is very knowledgeable about my digestive health care needs. He takes time to listen. The office staff are all friendly. Office runs smoothly.
Dr. Kavathia was an extremely kind man. He was both knowledgeable, reassuring, and calming. I have a tendency to feel shame dealing with my health issues, but he was so reassuring that my shame melted away. Genuinely one of the best doctor experiences I've ever had.
Dr. Kavathia presented with genuine interest of addressing my needs. Experience in the office and the surgery center was patient centered. Great job by all!
Dr. K took over for my now retired gastroenterologist. He seems eminently qualified and personable. He gave me a feeling of confidence in his ability. I came out of our meeting with complete confidence in his competence.
Dr. Kavathia is very attentive and provides exceptional patient care.
A very knowledgeable and concerned Doc. Takes an extraordinary interest in his patients and is extremely concerned over their entire health and well being.
I had to change gastroenterologist because my guy retired. I walked away impressed by Dr. Kavathia for his concern, care, knowledge and easy manner. He has been a top doc for a number of years. Great guy.
Doctor Kavathia was great for my procedure. He talk to me in laymen’s language and made me feel very comfortable.
Very nice and efficient, make you feel comfortable. And they pay attention to your health.
I totally enjoyed my first visit with Dr. Kavathia! He was so kind and spent a lot of time talking with me about my medical issues. He came up with a plan that I am totally comfortable with. On a scale from 1-10, I give him a 10+
I had a consultation with Dr. Kavathia, in preparation for my first colonoscopy. He was great. He's very personable, knowledgeable, and has a sense of humor and good bedside manner. He explained every aspect of the process, answered my questions and made me feel fully comfortable and ready for this routine procedure. I can't say I am excited about a colonoscopy but, I do feel confident in Dr. Kavathia's capabilities.
Dr Kavathia has a very pleasant manner, is very knowledgeable and his medical team is excellent.
I absolutely love Dr. kavathia! He took time to listen to my concerns and I felt like a patient that he cared about not a number.
Dr. Kava this is brilliant and kind. The facility and their employees are phenomenal. Exceeded my expectations .
Dr kavathia is compassionate and empathetic.He is attentive to the patients concerns and symptoms the patient is experiencing.reassuring. “I will fix this problem for you, will do my best to make sure you feel better.”This statement gave me confidence that he sees me and he was going to provide the best care.
He did as he promised. He did diagnostic tests before starting my treatment.These tests also help me with anxiety. Was fearful of the symptoms I had.Thank God The results were good. Treatment he started is working.
His staff are very compassionate.
I was referred to Dr Kavathia by a friend.
My friend described him as the best GI dr.Thats so true. I would recommend anyone with GI issues to contact him .
Thanks Dr
He did as he promised. He did diagnostic tests before starting my treatment.These tests also help me with anxiety. Was fearful of the symptoms I had.Thank God The results were good. Treatment he started is working.
His staff are very compassionate.
I was referred to Dr Kavathia by a friend.
My friend described him as the best GI dr.Thats so true. I would recommend anyone with GI issues to contact him .
Thanks Dr
Doctor Kavathia was engaging and compassionate; he made me feel that he cared about me as a person and about my health. He was easy to talk to and wanted to hear my medical story. I was relaxed about the procedure. The staff were amazing as well!! I highly recommend Dr. Kavathia and his staff at this facility!!