Anai N. Kothari, MD, MS

Surgical Oncology
Assistant Professor
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About

Anai N. Kothari, MD MS is an Assistant Professor in the Division of Surgical Oncology, Department of Surgery. He holds additional faculty appointments in the Clinical & Translational Science Institute of Southeast WI (CTSI) and the MCW Data Science Institute. He grew up in Manitowoc, WI and received his BS and MD at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Kothari completed his General Surgery training at Loyola University Medical Center where he also earned a Master’s degree in Epidemiology. This was followed by a fellowship in Complex General Surgical Oncology at the University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center. Dr. Kothari’s clinical expertise is the surgical treatment of upper gastrointestinal tract and advanced cancers of the GI tract, including stomach, liver/bile duct, and peritoneum. This includes the use of advanced techniques such as minimally-invasive and robot-assisted surgery.

He is an active researcher with a focus on improving cancer care through personalizing treatment and digitizing care delivery. He is the Inaugural Director of the Bud and Sue Selig Hub for Surgical Data Science and Director of the MCW Cancer Center’s Integrated Cancer Data Resource. Dr. Kothari has published over 100 peer-reviewed scientific articles and is a member of several national societies including the Society of Surgical Oncology, American College of Surgeons, Society of Asian Academic Surgeons, and the Association for Academic Surgery.

Overview

Treatment & Services

HIPEC
Laparoscopic Surgery
Liver Surgery
Robotic Assisted Surgery

Diseases & Conditions

Carcinomatosis
Gastric Cancer
Gastrointestinal Cancer
Liver Cancer
Sarcoma

Ages Seen

Adult
Senior

Languages Spoken

English
Gujarati

Hospital Affiliations

Froedtert Hospital

Locations

8800 West Doyne Ave.
Milwaukee, WI 53226
Cancer Center - Froedtert Hospital

Education & Training

University of Wisconsin - Madison - Doctor of Medicine - (2012)

Loyola University Medical Center - Maywood - IL - Residency in General Surgery - (2012-2019)

University of Texas M. D. Anderson Cancer Center - Houston - Fellowship in Surgical Oncology - (2019-2021)

Board Certifications

Surgery
Complex General Surgical Oncology

Patient Reviews

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Ratings

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I really, really appreciate Dr. Kothari and his staff. Appendix cancer is rare, and it is very difficult to find someone who is a true appendix cancer specialist. Protocols for this disease vary quite a bit from doctor to doctor. I trust Dr, Kothari's expertise. He is clearly someone who researches, keeps up to date in this constantly changing field, and he has a very calming, caring, yet very, very knowledgable presence. I feel that he has a very good balance of we are going to be very serious and take care of this attitude, but at the same time making very educated choices about not being more aggressive then needed. He explains things very well, and I appreciate so, so, so much that he takes the time to really listen and completely understand my concerns before addressing them, and then takes the time to answer them well, dig deeper if needed, and to follow up in a way that we both feel comfortable with. He answers all of my questions and does not rush that. Knowing that he has this balance of understanding, expertise, compassion, and care for me as a human being puts me at ease about something that I could be very stressed about. I have a hard time feeling completely comfortable with medical care because, so often, appointments run quick and you leave feeling unheard and like the doctor doesn't really have a true picture of your concerns, etc. And you worry about improper treatment. I never, ever worry about that with him. I feel very comfortable trusting him and that is HUGE!!! His team is amazing and they coordinate care so well. I love that there is a dietician and a mental health person available when and of needed, and his assistant Is amazing! I feel calm when they walk into the room when normally, I would feel very very stressed in this type of situation. They know me personally, and I am not just another patient. I appreciate them soooooo much more than anyone could know.
Very caring and understanding. The friendliness was superb. Felt very comfortable and confident with all involved.
Everybody was so caring and kind which I greatly appreciate. Thank you so much!
Very caring team
This visit was a surgical consult. There was no chemotherapy.
Dr.Kothari made me have hope again. Having my father die from the same cancer my husband is fighting, he is just wonderful! I can't thank him enough for all he continues to do for my husband and me. I love that man.
So fortunate to be receiving care by Dr and team. So kind, understand and professional. We thank you all from bottom of our hearts. Such care you all provide. Thank you
Outstanding People.......Outstanding performance!!!!!!!!!!
Wonderful group of people!! Love them!
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