Meet Dr. Gokhale
Ranjana Gokhale, MD, is a skilled pediatric gastroenterologist with a keen interest in the clinical aspects and pathophysiology of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). In particular, Dr. Gokhale has conducted extensive research on the effects of IBD on bone mineral density in children.
An expert in pediatric digestive and nutritional disorders, Dr. Gokhale has published numerous articles on topics such as IBD, Crohn's disease, and celiac disease. In addition, she reviews manuscripts for several medical journals, including Journal of Pediatrics, Journal of Pediatric Gastroenterology and Nutrition, and Inflammatory Bowel Diseases.
Areas of Expertise
- Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Chronic Abdominal Pain
- Nutrition Education
- Celiac Disease in Children
Board Certifications
- Pediatric Gastroenterology
Memberships & Medical Societies
- American Gastroenterological Association
- North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Practicing Since
- 1996
Languages Spoken
- English
Medical Education
- King Edward Memorial Hospital Seth Gordhandas Sunderdas Medical College
Internship
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County
Residency
- John H. Stroger, Jr. Hospital of Cook County; King Edward Memorial Hospital
Fellowship
- University of Chicago Medicine
News & Research
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- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
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