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Eric R Kallwitz, MD

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine, Transplant Hepatology

Provider Groups

  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact

888-584-7888
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Loyola Physician Partners

Primary Contact
888-584-7888

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Gastroenterology
  • Internal Medicine
  • Transplant Hepatology

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge

6800 N Frontage Rd
Burr Ridge , IL 60527

Loyola Medicine Burr Ridge

Loyola Outpatient Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

Loyola Outpatient Center

Loyola Medicine Park Ridge

1030 W Higgins Rd
Park Ridge , IL 60068

Loyola Medicine Park Ridge

Loyola University Medical Center

2160 S First Ave
Maywood , IL 60153

View hours
Tuesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Monday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Wednesday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Thursday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Friday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Sunday
8:00am - 5:00pm
Loyola University Medical Center

Loyola Hepatology Clinic Rockford

2902 McFarland Rd
Ste 202
Rockford , IL 61107

About

Academic Title

Associate Professor

Ages Seen

Adults - Over 65
Adults - 18 to 64

Additional Resources

Education & Certifications

Education

Education:
Rush Medical College of Rush University (2002)

Residency:
University of Chicago Medical Center (Illinois) (2005)

Board Certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine (2020)

American Board of Internal Medicine (2018)

American Board of Internal Medicine (2015)

Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology, American Board of Internal Medicine Subspecialty (2008)

Provider Groups

Loyola Physician Partners

Provider Ratings

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn More >

4.9 out of 5

(215 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

64 Reviews

08/26/2024

I feel like Dr Kallwitz and Nurse Beverly are also like a friendship. Previous Nurse Robyn was also wonderful for helping me!

08/16/2024

They made sure I was numb and listened to my concerns from past Biopsy's

08/12/2024

Dr. Kallwitz listened to my concerns, answered all of my questions and we have a plan put together

08/05/2024

I could not find a better doctor. Cares about me and my well being.

08/02/2024

it was s longer visit than I expected; he took all the time necessary to go over what was needed going forward

08/02/2024

Dr. Kallwitz is always the best.

08/01/2024

Very nice. Past experience with providers show they all work very well.

07/09/2024

Always the height of professionalism, dedication, and engaged consideration.

06/17/2024

pleasant and helpful with my treatments

06/17/2024

Doctor and staff make me comfortable and earned my trust

06/14/2024

Dr Kaliwitz always give us information in language that we can understand.

05/30/2024

Patience and attentive; great listener

05/10/2024

I’m very fortunate to have a Dr and staff treat me

05/10/2024

a good specialist knows his work well

05/09/2024

No complaints

05/03/2024

My surgery was during the difficult time of the COVID lockdowns. Despite the difficulties, everyone’s professionalism was outstanding.

04/29/2024

Muy buena

04/29/2024

Very caring , not rushing & very sincere

04/19/2024

Very caring and concerned

04/18/2024

Will continue to use his services in the future.

04/18/2024

Good

04/16/2024

After my interact ion with the transplant team I have 100% trust that Loyola University Medical Center is the right place

04/01/2024

Dr. Kallwitz is always prepared, never makes you feel rushed and is just so kind. He not only sees the illness, he sees the person.

03/15/2024

Ultimate Professional

03/04/2024

Excellent care. Extremely knowledgeable and professional. Treats patients with respect. Dr. Kallwitz is a solid 10.

03/04/2024

Excellent Doctor and staff

02/29/2024

Very good clinically and combines that with a calm caring demeaner.

02/22/2024

Dr Kallwitz is the best!

02/15/2024

Love Dr. Kallwitz. Explains Clearly

02/09/2024

Sometimes I think I ask too many questions but Dr Kullwitz takes his time to explain every question

02/05/2024

He is doing great

02/02/2024

The liver transplant team is the best there is.

01/19/2024

He takes the time to educate and makes sure we understand.

01/18/2024

I’ve been a patient for about 12 years, from day 1 the care has been incredible.

12/28/2023

Even though there was a lot of material to cover Dr did not rush through it. Asked if there were any questions

12/14/2023

Very good

12/11/2023

He takes his time explaining things to me and answers any questions! So does his nurse at the PArk Ridge office!! They’re wonderful!!

12/07/2023

Always feel that my best interest and needs are met.

12/07/2023

Very grateful to this provider for all the good care he gave

11/25/2023

Great care

11/17/2023

I did a great deal of research on finding a hematologist at Loyola and I selected Dr. Kallwitz based on other patient reviews. I was not disappointed. I highly recommend him for anyone having liver issues. He was very personal and professional. He spoke in a manner and terminology that were easy to understand.

11/16/2023

Excellent care

11/14/2023

Very approachable and listens.

11/01/2023

Dr Kallwitz very knowledgeable doctor

10/28/2023

very professional and all my questions were answered and resolved

10/26/2023

Nice Dr.!

10/20/2023

Very good

10/07/2023

Been coming here for years, travel over 2 hours to see Dr. wouldn’t go anywhere else

09/23/2023

He's the best Dr I Have ever had

09/09/2023

Wonderful physician.

09/07/2023

No, thank you.

08/31/2023

excellent service; professional, caring. knowledgeable staff

08/30/2023

Dr Kallewitz is great and Beverly, his side kick is extremely patient and takes time to explain

08/30/2023

Extremely professional in everyway

08/24/2023

He was very nice, really knowledgeable.

08/21/2023

When asked by other providers who my liver doctor is, Dr Kallwits is often known and complimented by them,

08/17/2023

Just a great doctor. He has got me through my toughest struggle with my liver transplant.

08/16/2023

Appreciate that the doctor takes the time to discuss any of my concerns.

08/05/2023

Dr. Kalwitz has been one of my doctors since 2015. He has a solid grasp of the way my body functions. He's working to keep me healthy.

08/02/2023

Dr Kallwitz And Nurse Beverly As Well As The Blood Technician Provided Professional Medical Care ....Loyola Hospital And It's Staff Continue To Provide Me With Excellent Service As Heath Care Provider. Sincerely, James M. Luck

07/26/2023

Todo bien

07/19/2023

Excellent

07/19/2023

Que son muy profecionales y muy humanos con los pacientes gracias para todos

07/12/2023

Very professional, kind, and understanding and took time to explain options.
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Publications

  • Multicenter analysis of immunosuppressive medications on the risk of malignancy following adult solid organ transplantation. Shaw, R.; Haque, A. R.; Luu, T.; O'Connor, T. E.; Hamidi, A.; Fitzsimons, J.; Varda, B.; Kwon, D.; Whitcomb, C.; Gregorowicz, A.; Roloff, G. W.; Bemiss, B. C.; Kallwitz, E. R.; Hagen, P. A.; Berg, S.; Frontiers in oncology
  • Association of elevated serum aminotransferase levels with chronic kidney disease measures: hispanic community health study/study of latinos. Missikpode, C.; Kramer, H.; Cotler, S. J.; Durazo-Arvizu, R.; Lash, J. P.; Kallwitz, E.; Cai, J.; Kuniholm, M. H.; Rosas, S. E.; Ricardo, A. C.; Talavera, G. A.; Raij, L.; Pirzada, A.; Daviglus, M. L.; BMC nephrology
  • Spotlight on Impactful Research: Relationship Between Relative Skeletal Muscle Mass and Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: A 7-Year Longitudinal Study. Singh, J.; Kallwitz, E. R.; Clinical liver disease
  • Association of HSD17B13 rs72613567:TA with non-alcoholic fatty liver disease in Hispanics/Latinos. Kallwitz, E.; Tayo, B. O.; Kuniholm, M. H.; Daviglus, M.; Zeng, D.; Isasi, C. R.; Cotler, S. J.; Liver international : official journal of the International Association for the Study of the Liver
  • Reply. Kallwitz, E. R.; Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
  • A North American Expert Opinion Statement on Sarcopenia in Liver Transplantation. Carey, E. J.; Lai, J. C.; Sonnenday, C.; Tapper, E. B.; Tandon, P.; Duarte-Rojo, A.; Dunn, M. A.; Tsien, C.; Kallwitz, E. R.; Ng, V.; Dasarathy, S.; Kappus, M.; Bashir, M. R.; Montano-Loza, A. J.; Hepatology (Baltimore, Md.)
  • Transplantation: Loyola university (Con) patient and graft survival outcome at 1 and 3 years posttransplant do not reflect the value of successful liver transplantation. George, L. A.; Lominadze, Z.; Kallwitz, E. R.; Clinical liver disease
  • Misconception: You Can't Have Liver Disease With Normal Liver Chemistries. Lominadze, Z.; Kallwitz, E. R.; Clinical liver disease
  • American Ancestry Is a Risk Factor for Suspected Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease in Hispanic/Latino Adults. Kallwitz, E. R.; Tayo, B. O.; Kuniholm, M. H.; Cai, J.; Daviglus, M.; Cooper, R. S.; Cotler, S. J.; Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
  • A Brief Update on the Management of Hepatitis Delta. Orekondy, N.; Kallwitz, E. R.; Current gastroenterology reports
  • Coagulation in chronic liver disease and the use of prothrombin complex concentrate for an emergent procedure: a case report and review of literature. Laubham, M.; Kallwitz, E.; Journal of community hospital internal medicine perspectives
  • Periodontitis and prevalence of elevated aminotransferases in the Hispanic Community Health Study/Study of Latinos. Akinkugbe, A. A.; Barritt, A. S.; Cai, J.; Offenbacher, S.; Thyagarajan, B.; Khambaty, T.; Singer, R.; Kallwitz, E.; Heiss, G.; Slade, G. D.; Journal of periodontology
  • Sarcopenia and liver transplant: The relevance of too little muscle mass. Kallwitz, E. R.; World journal of gastroenterology
  • Prevalence of suspected nonalcoholic fatty liver disease in Hispanic/Latino individuals differs by heritage. Kallwitz, E. R.; Daviglus, M. L.; Allison, M. A.; Emory, K. T.; Zhao, L.; Kuniholm, M. H.; Chen, J.; Gouskova, N.; Pirzada, A.; Talavera, G. A.; Youngblood, M. E.; Cotler, S. J.; Clinical gastroenterology and hepatology : the official clinical practice journal of the American Gastroenterological Association
  • Physical activity and metabolic syndrome in liver transplant recipients. Kallwitz, E. R.; Loy, V.; Mettu, P.; Von Roenn, N.; Berkes, J.; Cotler, S. J.; Liver transplantation : official publication of the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases and the International Liver Transplantation Society
  • Recurrent hepatitis C virus after transplant and the importance of plasma cells on biopsy. Kallwitz, E. R.; World journal of gastroenterology