Anil G. Kankaria, MBBS MD| Gastroenterology | MedStar Health
Anil G. Kankaria

Anil G. Kankaria, MBBS MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.7 out of 5 (1117 reviews)

Specialties: Gastroenterology

Languages: English

(301) 373-6900

About me

Dr. Anil Kankaria is a board-certified gastroenterologist and internist. Prior to joining the Shah group, Dr. Kankaria was in private practice in Northern Virginia. "Dr. K.," as he is known to his patients, completed his residency at Prince George's Hospital Center in Cheverly, MD, and his gastroenterology fellowship at MedStar Georgetown University Hospital.

What he enjoys most in medicine is treating patients with conditions of the stomach, esophagus, pancreas and colon as well as liver problems such as hepatitis.

Dr. K and his wife have three children. In his free time he enjoys sports and various activities with his kids. He is also an avid volleyball, tennis and bridge player.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Dysphagia
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Enteroscopy
  • Ercp With Sphincterotomy
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding And Rectal Bleeding
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Intestinal Dysmotility
  • Lower Gi Endoscopy
  • Transrectal Ultrasound
  • Upper Gi Endoscopy
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdominal Cramping
  • Abdominal Distension
  • Abdominal Pain
  • Abnormal Stool
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
  • Altered Bowel Habits
  • Anal Abscess
  • Anal Fissures
  • Anus And Rectum Diseases
  • Aphagia And Dysphagia
  • Autoimmune Hepatitis
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
  • Biliary Tract Disease
  • Blood In Stool
  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Chronic Diarrhea
  • Colitis
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colon Disease
  • Colon Polyps
  • Colonic Diverticulosis
  • Constipation
  • Crohn's Disease
  • Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
  • Diabetic Gastroparesis
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Digestive System Diseases
  • Digestive System Symptoms
  • Diseases Of Esophagus
  • Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
  • Diverticular Disease
  • Diverticulitis
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Duodenitis
  • Dysphagia
  • Epigastric Pain
  • Esophageal Cancer
  • Esophageal Stricture
  • Esophagitis
  • External Hemorrhoids
  • Flatulence
  • Functional Intestinal Disorders
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gallstones
  • Gastric Cancer
  • Gastritis
  • Gastroenteritis
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding And Rectal Bleeding
  • H. Pylori Infection
  • Helicobacter Pylori
  • Hemangioma
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Hepatitis B
  • Hepatitis C
  • Hepatomegaly
  • Hepatomegaly And Splenomegaly
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) With Infection
  • Intestinal Dysmotility
  • Intestinal Stenosis
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Liver Cirrhosis
  • Liver Failure
  • Malabsorption
  • Melena
  • Nausea
  • Noninfective Gastroenteritis
  • Pancreatic Diseases
  • Pancreatitis
  • Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
  • Perianal Itching
  • Perianal Pain
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
  • Polycystic Liver Disease
  • Postprandial Diarrhea
  • Rectal Cancer
  • Rectal Pain
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stomach Cramps
  • Stomach Ulcers
  • Swallowing Disorders
  • Ulcerative Colitis
  • Viral Hepatitis
  • Vomiting
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Procedures I perform

  • Bleeding Ulcer Treatment
  • Capsule Endoscopy
  • Celiac Disease Treatment
  • Colonoscopy
  • Diarrhea Management
  • Diarrhea Treatment
  • EGD With Biopsy
  • Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Enteroscopy
  • Enteroscopy With Bleeding Control
  • Epigastric Pain Treatment
  • Ercp With Sphincterotomy
  • Esophageal Dilation
  • Esophageal PH Monitoring
  • Gastric Manometry
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease
  • Gastrointestinal Functional Disorder Treatment
  • Gastrointestinal Motility Study
  • Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
  • Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
  • Hydrogen Breath Test
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome Treatment
  • Lactose Intolerance Test
  • Liver Biopsy
  • Lower Gi Endoscopy
  • Lower Gi Therapeutic Substance Introduction
  • Nausea And Vomiting Management
  • Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
  • Stomach Drainage
  • Stomach Pain Treatment
  • Swallowing Disorder Treatment
  • Transrectal Ultrasound
  • Ulcerative Colitis-Associated Arthritis Treatment
  • Upper Gi Endoscopy
  • Variceal Band Ligation
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Practice locations

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24035 Three Notch Rd
Hollywood, MD, 20636

301-373-7900

Fax 301-373-6900

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Education

Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Internal Medicine

Residency: Prince Georges Hospital Center (1994)

Fellowship: MedStar Georgetown University Hospital (1994)

Medical School: Medical College Baroda (1987)

Hospital affiliations

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.7
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.7
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.7
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Oct 31, 2025

    Dr. Kankaria is very patient with me. He explains & he answers all my questions. Highly recommend this practice.

  • Oct 10, 2025

    Dr. Kankaria is a compassionate and competent professional who has helped me get through several tedious medical procedures. He's wonderful!

  • Oct 8, 2025

    Good