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Dr. Ritu Verma, MD – Chicago, IL

Overview of Dr. Verma

Dr. Ritu Verma is a pediatric gastroenterologist in Chicago, IL and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including University of Chicago Medical Center, University of Chicago Medical Center, and Comer Childrens Hospital. She received her medical degree from University of Zambia, School of Med and has been in practice 38 years. She is one of 13 doctors at University of Chicago Medical Center and one of 13 doctors at University of Chicago Medical Center who specialize in Pediatric Gastroenterology. She has more than 20 publications and over 500 citings.

Education & Training

  • Children's Hospital of Philadelphia

    Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaFellowship, Pediatric Gastroenterology, 1990

  • University of Zambia, School of Med

    University of Zambia, School of MedClass of 1981

Certifications & Licensure

  • NY State Medical License

    NY State Medical License 1989 - Present

  • IL State Medical License

    IL State Medical License 2018 - 2026

  • NC State Medical License

    NC State Medical License 2022 - 2022

  • NJ State Medical License

    NJ State Medical License 1993 - 2019

  • PA State Medical License

    PA State Medical License 1989 - 2018

  • American Board of Pediatrics Pediatric Gastroenterology

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • 117 GI Physicians to Know in 2019

    117 GI Physicians to Know in 2019December 20th, 2019

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    Health Highlights: Jan. 6, 2015 - US NewsJanuary 6th, 2015

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