Srikumar B. Pillai

Srikumar B. Pillai, MD is an Associate Professor in the Department of Surgery at Rush Medical College, specializing in Pediatric Surgery. He serves as a Division Chief of Pediatric Surgery and provides clinical care at multiple locations including Rush Surgery in Chicago, Rush Pediatric Specialty Care in Aurora, and Rush Munster.

• Education: Medical School at Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine; Residency at West Virginia University Medical Center and University Hospital of Columbus, Ohio; Fellowships at Children's Memorial Hospital and Nationwide Children's Hospital.

Dr. Pillai's research spans Pediatric Surgery, Neonatal Care, and Surgical Innovation, with recent work on SARS-CoV-2 impacts on surgical outcomes, recurrence rates in pediatric hernia repairs, and simulation-based training for residents. His clinical expertise covers Congenital malformations, Cancer surgery, and Minimally Invasive Techniques like Laparoscopy and Robotic Surgery.