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Summary
Dr. Leila Kia treats Barrett's esophagus, celiac disease, and colon polyps, and performs colonoscopy, lower GI endoscopy, and laparoscopy. She practices gastroenterology and is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital, with 17 years of experience. She speaks Farsi, French, and Spanish.
Dr. Kia earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2012, and her fellowship there in 2016. She sees patients in Chicago and McHenry, Illinois.
Dr. Kia earned her medical degree from Georgetown University School of Medicine, completed her residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2012, and her fellowship there in 2016. She sees patients in Chicago and McHenry, Illinois.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 17 years of experience
- 13 insurance plans accepted
- speaks Farsi, French, Spanish
- McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University
- 2 specialties
- 7 areas of expertise
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 2 office locations
- Female
Office Locations
Leila Kia has 2 locationsNorthwestern Medicine Digestive Health Center
259 E Erie St Lavin Family Pavilion, Ste 1600Chicago, IL 60611 Tel: (312) 695-5620
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 17 Years of Experience | 27 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks Farsi, French, Spanish | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Chicago , IL | Gurnee , IL | Highland Park , IL | Homewood , IL |
| Med School: Georgetown University School of Medicine | Med School: Loyola University of Chicago, Stritch School of Medicine | Med School: University of Illinois | Med School: Loyola University |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Leila Kia
Medical Specialties
Leila Kia has the following 2 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Leila Kia has the following 7 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
17 Years Experience
Leila Kia holds an expired medical license in the state of Illinois.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Illinois that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Fellowship
Completed their fellowship at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2016.
Residency
Completed their residency at McGaw Medical Center of Northwestern University in 2012.
Medical School
Graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine in 2009.
NPI Number
Leila Kia's NPI number is 1609009406.
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- Which hospitals is Leila Kia affiliated with?
- Leila Kia is affiliated with Northwestern Memorial Hospital.
- What languages does Leila Kia speak?
- Leila Kia speaks Farsi, French, and Spanish.
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