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Anatoli Karas, MD

Rush Medical Group
Clinical Area:
Otolaryngology (ENT), Pediatric; Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery (ENT)
Specialties: Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology, Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Languages:
English, Greek
Phone: (312) 942-6100

About Me

Anatoli F. Karas, MD, is a Chicago-area native specializing in pediatric otolaryngology at Rush. Her passion for music and musical theater is what attracted her to otolaryngology, and while she completed her pre-medical requisites, she also earned her bachelor’s degree in music from Franklin and Marshall College. She pursued her medical training at Rush University, after which she did her residency at Duke University in Durham, North Carolina. She completed her specialty training in pediatric otolaryngology at Children’s of Alabama in Birmingham.

Karas is a member of the American Society of Pediatric Otolaryngology and serves on the American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery Pediatric Otolaryngology Education Committee. Her research interests include pediatric airway and aerodigestive disorders, including vocal cold paralysis, laryngeal cleft and dysphagia. She is the recipient of the J.D. Siefker, MD, Resident Teaching and Leadership award from Duke University.

While her practice includes the breadth of pediatric otolaryngology, her specific clinical interests include congenital head and neck masses, vascular anomalies, salivary gland disease, chronic ear disease and hearing loss, and endoscopic and open airway surgeries. She enjoys collaborating with providers and specialists in pulmonary medicine, gastroenterology, sleep medicine, critical care and other pediatric specialties to provide the best and most comprehensive care for each patient. This collaboration occurs on a day-to-day basis but also in specific multidisciplinary clinics such as the Pediatric Aerodigestive Program and the Rush Craniofacial Clinic.

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Anatoli Karas, MD, Pediatric Otolaryngologist at RUSH

Locations & Appointments

Primary location
Rush Otolaryngology - Chicago Orthopedic Building
Rush Otolaryngology - Chicago Orthopedic Building
1611 W Harrison St
Orthopedic Building
Suite 550
Chicago, IL, 60612

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(312) 942-6100
(312) 942-6225
Directions
Rush Otolaryngology - Aurora
Rush Otolaryngology - Aurora
2040 Ogden Ave
Suite 401
Aurora, IL, 60504

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(630) 978-6895
(630) 375-2905
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Rush South Loop
Rush South Loop
1411 S Michigan Ave
Chicago, IL, 60605

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(312) 454-2700
(312) 454-2701
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Rush Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic - Chicago
Rush Pediatric Aerodigestive Clinic - Chicago
1750 W Harrison St
708 Kellogg
Chicago, IL, 60612

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(312) 942-3034
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Credentials

Certifications

Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Complex Pediatric Otolaryngology

Education and Training

Duke University Hospital - Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery
Children's of Alabama - Pediatric Otolaryngology
Rush University Medical College

Clinical Expertise

Airway disorders, pediatric
Allergic rhinitis
Cholesteatoma
Dysphagia (trouble swallowing)
Ear infection
Head and neck surgery
Hearing loss
Laryngeal surgery
Nasal and sinus surgery, pediatric
Sleep apnea, pediatric
Supraglottoplasty
Thyroglossal duct cyst

Academics & Publications

In addition to providing patient care, many of our clinicians have faculty appointments at Rush University and perform clinical, basic science and community-based research. Our education and research endeavors are dedicated to enhancing excellence in patient care — now and in the future.

Assistant Professor

Insurance

Insurance plans marked with an asterisk (*) require a referral from your Independent Practice Association (IPA) or medical group.

Aetna
Aetna Better Health-Medicaid
Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
Aetna Medicare FIDE HMO (DSNP)
Ambetter of Illinois
Beech Street
Blue Choice
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage HMO
Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO
Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
Blue Cross Community Medicaid (FHP & ICP)
Cigna
Cigna HMO One Health
Cigna IFP Connect - Exchange
Claritev (fka:MultiPlan)
Community Healthcare Partner LLC dba Power Health*
CorVel
CountyCare
Coventry
Devoted Health
Dolton Medical Clinic*
Dreyer Medical Clinic*
Dupage Medical Group/dba: Duly*
Essential Health Partners*
Great-West Healthcare
Health Care's Finest Network (HFN)
Health Spring Medicare Advantage
Hinsdale Physician Grp dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Humana Medicare Advantage
Humana-MMAI (Inactive)
IlliniCare YouthCare
Ingalls Provider Group dba/UChgo Med AdventHealth*
Lawndale Christian Health Center (PACE only)
Meridian Health Plan
Molina Healthcare of Illinois
Molina Healthcare of Illinois Inc Marketplace
Molina Medicare Complete Care Plus HMO (DSNP)
NorthShore Physician Associates (Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Community Health Ptnrs(Endeavor Health)*
Northwest Suburban IPA*
OSF Little Company of Mary dba/Southwest Health*
OSF Specialty Physicians of Illinois*
Preferred Plan (Healthsmart)
Progress Health*
Swedish American Health System fml: Phys Care Net*
Swedish Covenant Phys Partners (Endeavor Health)*
USA Managed Care Organization
Union Health Services*
United Healthcare
United Healthcare Illinois Marketplace
United Healthcare Medicare Advantage
University of Illinois at Chicago*
WellCare Medicare Advantage
WellCare Meridian Dual Align (DSNP)
Zing Health

Accepted insurance plans are subject to change without notice. Please contact your insurance company to verify that the location or provider you plan to visit is included in your network before your visit. If you schedule an appointment and your provider is not in network with your insurance, your out of pocket liability may be higher than expected.