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Nilay Kavathia, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
About Nilay Kavathia, M.D.
Specialties
- Barrett’s Esophagus
- Colon Cancer Prevention
- Colonoscopy
- ERCP
- Fecal Incontinence
- GERD
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- Remicade® Infusion
- RFA Ablation of Barrett’s
- Upper GI Endoscopy (EGD)
Education
- B.A. in Sociology, Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, OH
- M.A. in Bio-medical Ethics, Case Western Reserve University – Cleveland, OH
- M.D. University of Arizona College of Medicine – Tucson, AZ
- Internal Medicine Residency, Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals – Philadelphia, PA
- Gastroenterology Fellowship, Phoenix VA/Good Samaritan Hospital – Phoenix, AZ
Board Certification
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
- American Board of Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
Associations/ Memberships
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Hospital Affiliations
- Banner Desert Medical Center
Awards or Distinctions
- Arnold P. Gold Foundation Humanism and Excellence in Teaching Award
- Teaching Resident of the Year- Thomas Jefferson University Hospitals
- Theodore Koff Award
- University of Arizona, College of Medicine’s Excellence in Research Award
- Top Doctor Phoenix Magazine 2025, 2024, 2023, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017
Locations
Arizona Digestive Health: Mesa – Desert Endoscopy Center
603 W. Baseline Rd
Mesa, AZ 85210
Mesa, AZ 85210
Phone: 480-461-1088
Reviews
Since over 8 years I have been in the care of Dr. Kavathia. He has saved my life. I am now 86, and am free of Barrett’s-Esophagus, pre-cancer, Gerd, and acid-reflux. He is most reassuring and his team, very knowledgeable and understanding. Words cannot be found to express my feelings of gratitude.
P.S.: Love seeing pictures of his beautiful wife, Shailee, and 8 year old twins, Anya and Arjun…🙏👆🏻Please bless his family… and extended families….. as it is evident You are. Thank You… for this unexpected opportunity to share my heartfelt appreciation.
Thelma ‘Thea’ Abel
P.S.: Love seeing pictures of his beautiful wife, Shailee, and 8 year old twins, Anya and Arjun…🙏👆🏻Please bless his family… and extended families….. as it is evident You are. Thank You… for this unexpected opportunity to share my heartfelt appreciation.
Thelma ‘Thea’ Abel
Dr. Kavathia is very personable and really listens and takes time with his patients.
I like both the staff and Dr. Kavathia. He allows enough time so your questions can be answered. He also gives a lot of information. Wait time was minimal. Would definitely recommend to others.
I wish all Doctor's had Dr. Kavathia's bedside manner.
Dr K and his team are excellent! Caring, considerate and professional!!
Dr. Kavathia does a great job of listening and understanding the issues before making his diagnosis. He is very personable and is easy to talk to. Highly recommended.
Staff at surgical center very polite and understanding. Dr kavathia very polite and professional
Dr. Kavathia has always been caring and kind, while listening to everything one is experiencing. His entire staff is very helpful and responds as soon as they possibly can. I feel very assured that it is fine to call whenever I need information.
I was referred to Dr. Kavathia. He did a complete review of all my tests and records. He researched treatment options, suggested the least intrusive and wanted me to called back within 7 days. Very knowledgeable, kind with great personality.
You won't be disappointed choosing this practice for your gastroenterology needs. The staff is great. My personal recommendation is for Dr. Kavathia. He is FANTASTIC!
If you are in need of a colonoscopy or other endoscopy procedure, "Desert Endoscopy" is the place to go. Everyone, from the front desk on, is friendly and highly professional. My doctor is Dr Kavathia, and he is a real jewel - the best! My procedures went very smoothly and my recovery was easy. I couldn't have asked for more! Thank you all at "Desert Endoscopy."
Good and experienced doctor. Very knowledgeable.
Dr Kavathia was very personable. He put me at ease immediately. He was also very Knowledgeable. His medical assistant was very kind and and answered my phone Questions within 24 hours.
Dr. Kavathia and his staff have a way of making a colonoscopy procedure completely non-scary and painless.
I had just met Doctor Kavathia minutes prior to my colonoscopy and the entire procedure was fine ..my new Gastro is highly commendable, professional, skillful...please don't get me started on the lovely and talented staff..
Dr K is the best! His manner of dealing with patients is exemplary. He is always smiling and very knowledgeable. My case is a perfect example of how he makes sure patients are well taken care of. He has been AZ top doctor for years and I personally know why. He is the best.
Visited Dr Kavarthia to start arrangements for colonoscopy. All visit went very well. Was informed that I should get prep kit and I have. Was told a rep would be calling me to further explain procedures but to date I have not received a call.
Love Dr Kavathia! He's is the best doctor I've ever had. Wish he could be my primary doctor. So easy to talk to and very prepared to talk to you when he comes into the room. Very knowledgeable. I highly recommend his services.
Dr Kavathia is such an amazing doctor. He takes time to get to know his patients. I have a very complex digestive history and the tests and suggestions for various over the counter meds and such have made my life so much more livable! I recently had my colonoscopy and the prep he orders is not like the usual that keeps you in the bathroom for 24 hours! His staff is very kind and help with whatever issue arises. When I moved to Arizona, one of my biggest fears were finding good doctors. Dr. Kavathia was recommended by 3 different doctors in different specialities and they were right. He is one of the best in the state!
My wife has been going to Dr Kavathia for many years & now our whole family & extended family are patients as well. He is professional & knowledgable & is well-versed in all current treatment options & procedures. He is very personable & easy to communicate with as is the entire staff. We highly recommend.