Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD

Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD

Otolaryngology

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Physicians who provide services at UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, La Grange, Bolingbrook and GlenOaks hospitals are independent providers with privileges at the hospital. Except as otherwise denoted, independent providers are not employees or agents of UChicago Medicine AdventHealth Hinsdale, La Grange, Bolingbrook and GlenOaks hospitals, the University of Chicago Medical Center, or the University of Chicago.

Expertise of Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD

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Biography

Kedar Kadodkar, MD is board-certified in Otolaryngology. His specialties include:

  • Chronic sinusitis and nasal obstruction
  • Allergy evaluation and management
  • Hearing loss and tinnitus
  • Snoring and obstructive sleep apnea
  • Comprehensive adult and pediatric otolaryngology (ENT)
  • Head and neck disorders
  • Thyroid and salivary gland disease
  • Voice and swallowing disorders
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    Personal Interests

    Outside of his clinical practice, Dr. Kakodkar is passionate about travel and volunteering, particularly in providing medical care to underserved communities. He participated in pediatric otolaryngology surgical mission to Vietnam in 2012. He enjoys sports, including basketball, running and playing drums.

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    Care Philosophy

    Dr. Kakodkar believes the best care begins with listening. He takes the time to understand each patient's concerns, explain every diagnosis and treatment option clearly, and develop a personalized plan that fits their unique needs. Whether providing medical or surgical care, his goal is to help patients and families feel informed, confident, and supported every step of the way.

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    Areas Served
    Clarendon Hills, IL | Berwyn, IL
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    Languages Spoken
    English
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    Education
    • Rosalind Franklin University of Medicine and Science
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    Residencies
    • Otolaryngology, Head & Neck Surgery at The University of Illinois at Chicago
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    Fellowships
    • Pediatric Otolaryngology at Ann & Robert H. Lurie Children's Hospital of Chicago
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    Medical Organization Memberships and Committees
    • American Medical Association
      American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head & Neck Surgery
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    Board Certification
    • Head and Neck Surgery: American Board of Otolaryngology
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    Ages Accepted
    • Newborns
    • Infants
    • Children
    • Adolescents
    • Adults
    • Geriatrics

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    Insurances accepted by Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD

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    The list below is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment.

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    • Aetna HMO
    • Aetna Medicare Advantage
    • Aetna PPO
    • Ambetter
    • BCBS HMO
    • BCBS Medicare Advantage
    • BCBS PPO
    • Blue Cross Community Health Plans
    • Cigna HMO
    • Cigna Medicare Advantage
    • Cigna PPO
    • Devoted Health

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    • Humana HMO
    • Humana Medicare Advantage
    • Humana PPO
    • Medicare
    • Meridian
    • Meritain Health
    • PHCS
    • United Healthcare (UHC)
    • United Medical Resources (UMR)
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    Question: What locations does Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD practice at?
    Answer: Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD practices at Clarendon Hills at 57 E. Ogden Avenue, Clarendon Hills, IL, 60514, Berwyn at 3340 S Oak Park Ave, Suite 204, Berwyn, IL and 60402. Learn more about Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD at AdventHealth.
    Question: What is Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD's specialty?
    Answer: Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD specializes in Otolaryngology. Learn more about Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD at AdventHealth.
    Question: What insurance does Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD accept?
    Answer: Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD accepts Aetna HMO, Aetna Medicare Advantage, Aetna PPO, Ambetter, BCBS HMO, BCBS Medicare Advantage, BCBS PPO, Blue Cross Community Health Plans, Cigna HMO, Cigna Medicare Advantage, Cigna PPO, Devoted Health, Humana HMO, Humana Medicare Advantage, Humana PPO, Medicare, Meridian, Meritain Health, PHCS, United Healthcare (UHC) and United Medical Resources (UMR). This list is for reference purposes only and is subject to change. Please check with your health plan to confirm that this doctor is included before scheduling an appointment. Learn more about Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD at AdventHealth.
    Question: What conditions does Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD treat?
    Answer: Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD treats the following conditions: Audiology - Ear Pain, ENT - Allergy Testing, ENT - Cancer of the Larynx, ENT - Chronic Cough, ENT - Dizziness, ENT - Dysphagia, ENT - Ear Drainage / Infection, ENT - Ear Pain / Fullness / Pressure, ENT - Ears Other, ENT - Epistaxis, ENT - Facial Paralysis, ENT - Facial Plastics / Trauma Other, ENT - Head and Neck Other, ENT - Hearing Loss / Tinnitus, ENT - Hoarseness, ENT - Laryngopharyngeal Reflux, ENT - Lesion Of The Oral Cavity / Pharynx, ENT - Loss of Smell, ENT - Mass, ENT - Nasal Bone Fracture, ENT - Nasal Obstruction, ENT - Nasal Valve Collapse, ENT - Neck Mass, ENT - Other Facial Fractures, ENT - Pediatric Dysphagia, ENT - Pediatric Ear Pain / Fullness Pressure, ENT - Pediatric Enlarged Adenoids, ENT - Pediatric Enlarged Lymph Nodes, ENT - Pediatric Epistaxis, ENT - Pediatric Foreign Body Removal, ENT - Pediatric Frenulectomy / Tongue Tie, ENT - Pediatric Head And Neck Mass, ENT - Pediatric Hearing Loss / Tinnitus, ENT - Pediatric Mouth Breathing, ENT - Pediatric Nasal Bone Fracture, ENT - Pediatric Nasal Congestion, ENT - Pediatric Nasal Polyps, ENT - Pediatric Nasal Surgery, ENT - Pediatric Pre-Auricular Sinus, ENT - Pediatric Sinus Surgery, ENT - Pediatric Sleep Apnea, ENT - Pediatric Snoring, ENT - Pediatric Stridor, ENT - Pediatric Subglottic Stenosis, ENT - Pediatric Tonsils, ENT - Pediatric Tracheostomy, ENT - Pediatric Vocal Cord Paralysis, ENT - Rhinitis, ENT - Salivary Gland Disease, ENT - Sinonasal Tumor, ENT - Sinusitis/Nasal Polyps, ENT - Skull Base Tumor, ENT - Sleep Other, ENT - Snoring, ENT - Sore Throat, ENT - Stridor, ENT - Sudden Hearing Loss, ENT - Surgery for OSA, ENT - Thyroid / Parathyroid, ENT - Tonsils, ENT - Tymphanic Membrane Perforation, Ear, Nose And Throat, Earaches and Ear Infections, Hearing Loss, Sleep Apnea and Snoring. Learn more about Kedar A. Kakodkar, MD at AdventHealth.