Dr. Anita Pillai, MD

I have been seeing Dr. Pillai for 20 years. I first went to her for migraines; I didn’t have a primary. I have been migraine free and she has taken care of my health needs ever since. She is the smartest, like a professor that can diagnose and then explain in terms a lay person understands. She educates, doesn’t talk down or up. She is kind and empathetic as well as professional-a combination rarely found. For any procedures, she explains and has an excellent bedside manner. She is proactive with health care to prevent illness suggesting nutrition and lifestyle protocols. If she thinks you need a specialist, she recommends and keeps involved. I have and would trust her with any health care concern and strongly recommend her !!!!

If you are lucky enough to get in to see Dr. Pillai you will get a thorough, unbiased, caring, honest, and knowledgeable experience.

I am 74 and Dr Pillai has been my internist for at least 20 years. She is very smart, an excellent diagnostician, very compassionate, and has referred me to the best specialists when necessary. I am very grateful to her.

The best, would not anyone else! Complete trust in her!

I arrived at her office at 10:15 for a 10:30 appointment as a new patient for a yearly physical. I made the appointment months in advance. Finally, at 11:20 I was taken back to a room by her assistant. She took my blood pressure, temperature and went over all of my records and then proceeded to tell me that the doctor probably wouldn't be doing a physical today as she was running behind and there were 2 patients ahead of me????? I waited until 11:45 and still no doctor! I finally went to the front desk and told them I had to leave, especially because I wasn't even going to get my physical. I didn't even get an apology from anyone. They just said, "Okay we will cancel your appointment." I drove quite from a distance to get here as she was recommended to me as a great doctor. I don't know if the Elmhurst system is just trying to force the doctors to see more patients than is possible or what! Totally disgusted with the whole situation.

She is a very good, caring and efficient medical practitioner. We are glad we found her.

As always my visit with Dr. Pillai went very well. I am 76 years old and I never had such an excellent physician as Dr. Pillai. I always highly recommend her to family and friends.

My experience was amazing! I love Dr. Pillai, she makes me feels as if I am family the way she cares for me. She provides tools to help prevent disease. She is compassionate, caring and very knowledgeable. I trust that Dr. Pillai will continue to keep me on the right path to healthy living.

Informative and balanced care.

She is a wonderful doctor. Takes time to talk to you and listen to you. My two sons are also her patients and they feel so at ease and comfortable with her. Would recommend her to anyone wanting or needing a physician. So glad she was recommended to me!!

Dr. Pillai has been my PCP for years. At my most recent visit, she was, as usual, kind, professional, attentive, knowledgeable and patient.

She listen to your concerns about your health.. Explains thing so you leave her office know she has given you her undivided attention.

Dr. Pillai has been my doctor since 2005 nothing but great things to say about her!!!

Dr. Pillai has been my physician for over twenty years, always a true professional with a kind presence. She listens to her patients needs when discussing treatment options, creating a safe and trusting physician patient relationship. This has been my experience with every visit, and why I value, as well as highly recommend Dr. Pillai to all my family and friends.

Excellent very caring & knowledgeable. Very through in asking questions & diagnosing.

very thorough. Asked a ton of questions and took here time with me. Her follow up is outstanding. Just had to wait 45 minutes for her. Sense of humor too.

She is worth the wait. She is smart, funny, and has a wonderful memory. She gets things. She not only knows her stuff, but she understands that health ism't just what the numbers and conditions (or lack thereof) are. She is always running at least 30 mins behind, and I have been there many times for an hour or two waiting. Call ahead and ask. I always go in, check in, and come back. I go to the Jewel by the clinic, get my nails done, or if at the hospital location, I will get food or browse the gift shop. Again she is worth it. She speaks to your level. I have worked in healthcare for my entire adult life. Elmhurst has the best docs I have been with, and that is saying a lot since I worked and received care from a Malcolm Baldridge award winning health system before moving back to IL. See her. You might have to call to get a sick visit appointment as MyChart isn't always current. But she will get you in.

Compassionate, caring, listening to the patient. Expertises in diagnosing, treatment management and referring to any specialist if needed.

Best doctor I have ever seen.

Just tried scheduling an appointment with this doctor, next available Thursday the 2TH AT 6:30 PM or is Aug 22nd. Seems a bit booked.