- About
- Specialties & Areas of Expertise
- Locations & Patient Information
- Education & Research
- Accepted Insurance
Krunal Pardiwala, MD, is an expert general surgeon who delivers unwavering comprehensive, compassionate care to each patient. Dr. Pardiwala specializes in gastrointestinal surgery, colon and rectal surgery, skin and soft tissue surgery, and breast surgery. His extensive clinical training allows Dr. Pardiwala to perform the most advanced surgical procedures, including minimally invasive techniques.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pardiwala also uses research to improve care and quality of life for his patients. His research has included investigating treatment options for colorectal cancer and evaluating immunotherapy options. Dr. Pardiwala’s work has been published in respected, peer-reviewed journals, such as Cell Death and Disease, Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology and Surgery.
In addition to his clinical practice, Dr. Pardiwala also uses research to improve care and quality of life for his patients. His research has included investigating treatment options for colorectal cancer and evaluating immunotherapy options. Dr. Pardiwala’s work has been published in respected, peer-reviewed journals, such as Cell Death and Disease, Journal of Clinical & Cellular Immunology and Surgery.
Specialties
- Colon and Rectal Surgery
- Gastrointestinal Surgery (GI Surgery)
- General Surgery
- Surgical Oncology
- Surgery
- Breast Surgery
Areas of Expertise
- Breast Cancer Surgery
- Cancer Surgery
- Colorectal Cancer
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease Surgery
- Minimally Invasive & Robotic Colorectal Surgery
Board Certifications
- Surgery
Languages Spoken
- English
- Gujarati
- Hindi
Medical Education
- University of Illinois at Chicago
Internship
- University of Illinois
Residency
- UIC Metro Group Hospitals
News & Research
Insurance
- Aetna Better Health *see insurance page
- Aetna HMO (specialists only)
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- Aetna POS
- Aetna PPO
- BCBS Blue Precision HMO (specialists only)
- BCBS HMO (HMOI) (specialists only)
- BCBS Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO
- BCBS PPO
- Cigna HMO
- Cigna POS
- Cigna PPO
- CountyCare *see insurance page
- Humana Medicare Advantage Choice PPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Choice PFFS
- Humana Medicare Advantage Gold Plus HMO
- Medicare
- Multiplan PPO
- PHCS PPO
- United Choice Plus POS/PPO
- United Choice HMO (specialists only)
- United Options (PPO)
- United Select (HMO & EPO) (specialists only)
- United W500 Emergent Wrap
- University of Chicago Health Plan (UCHP)
Our list of accepted insurance providers is subject to change at any time. You should contact your insurance company to confirm UChicago Medicine participates in their network before scheduling your appointment. If you have questions regarding your insurance benefits at UChicago Medicine, please contact our financial counseling team at OPSFinancialCounseling@uchospitals.edu.