Meet Dr. Anthony O. Anani
The gastrointestinal (GI) tract is an essential part of what makes us human. Our ability to share a meal with family and friends, to grow to our full potential and to excrete waste products from the body, is very dependent on a healthy GI tract. But when something isn't working correctly, it can cause a lot of health and growth problems.
I've always had an interest in how the GI tract works, and especially how it impacts children. It's a privilege to care for kids with these issues and help them achieve their God given potential. I joined Cook Children's in 2019, and really enjoy the ability to collaborate with other clinicians and care providers to help the children we care for get well and stay out of the hospital. Caring for children is such a rewarding experience and I'm grateful I get the opportunity to do that every day at work.
When I'm not spending time with kids and families at Cook Children's, I can be found spending time with my own kids and family. I also enjoy sports, especially basketball, and look forward to hearing all about the sporting and academic achievements of my patients.
Services
- Breath testing for dietary carbohydrate intolerances
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy
- PH/impedance probes
- Rectal biopsies
- Wireless capsule endoscopy
Reviews
Average rating:
Questions were addressed |
4.8
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Provider explained things clearly |
4.8
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Likelihood of recommending this provider |
4.8
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Trust/confidence in physicians |
4.7
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What our families say
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September 11, 2024
Everyone were helpful, friendly, accommodating and knowledgeable. Keep up the great work team!
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August 22, 2024
It was great
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August 08, 2024
We always enjoy visiting Dr. Anani and his nurse is always great too.
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July 11, 2024
Dr Anani is always so caring and takes his time with us.
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June 20, 2024
They were all so kind and welcoming. 10/10 experience my kids loved the time there.
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May 14, 2024
Everyone was so friendly and helpful. Well done to all!
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May 11, 2024
Everything was great.
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April 26, 2024
My son is never comfortable speaking to doctors, but he felt like he was talking to auntie and uncle. I love the experience for him.
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March 21, 2024
I will be forever thankful for the dedication that this office has had in regard to the care of my daughter. From the get go sarah worked hard to advocate for me and my baby and Dr. Anani took the extra time to discuss all prior concerns I had. Within the first 10 minutes most of my questions were answered and that resulted in immense hope for my daughter and her condition. I'm excited to build a great patient-provider relationship, and I'm very impressed with the level of care I have received!
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March 20, 2024
All staff and doctor were very amicable
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March 15, 2024
Overall I have very good experience.
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March 09, 2024
My child really likes Dr Anani. He is fun and upbeat and u can tell he truly enjoys what he does!
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February 01, 2024
Dr. Anani and his nurse.
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February 01, 2024
On time, washed their hands and very friendly.
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January 04, 2024
Our child life nurse was AMAZING! She calmed my son down during the anxious time of waiting for his blood work. I didn't know that was someone's job but it helped out sooo much!
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January 03, 2024
Everyone we interacted with exceeded our expectations.
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December 28, 2023
The nurse we had was excellent!
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December 01, 2023
Dr Anani is always such a pleasant person to work with. The LVN who took us back was exceptional as well.
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November 30, 2023
Dr. Anani was great at explaining to my son and he also was amazing at reassuring him. The MA and the nurse were also amazing
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November 30, 2023
It was a good visit for (patient's) first experience as a teen with a GI doc. He has white coat syndrome and Dr. Anani made (patient) laugh and it was perfect! He talked about it the entire hour drive home.
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November 28, 2023
Excellent virtual bedside manner. The experience was fantastic!
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November 28, 2023
Dr. Anani was fantastic with (patient)! He addressed and answered all of her questions and used age appropriate language.
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October 13, 2023
Dr Anani and his staff are great! Definitely has experience working with kids. My child was at ease with both the MA and doctor.
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October 06, 2023
The nurse that helped us before meeting the doctor is very friendly, helpful, knowledgeable and patient.
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September 29, 2023
The staff was caring, helpful and efficient! Love them!
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September 28, 2023
All staff was so kind and helpful. Virtually zero wait time. The office/hospital is gorgeous and so clean.
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September 28, 2023
Dr. Anani listened so carefully to (patient) and took her current medications into account. We are so thankful for his attention to her concerns.
Publications
- Rifai G, Anani A, et al, Liver Transplantation for Hepatitis B in Early Adulthood: Analysis of U.N.O.S Database.Transplant Proc. 2016
- Bhesania N, Anani A, et al, Vomiting in a 2 year old with a "twist"-undiagnosed gastric volvulus, Image of the month, J Pediatr Gastroenterol Nutr. 2015 Mar 17. [Epub ahead of print]
- Anani A, Gonzalez B, Krishna S. Shoulder dislocation in a newborn www.pediatricsconsultantlive.com 2011 Oct.
- Anani A, Goebel B, Osterman A, Prince J. SmartStart Birth Kits: Empowering Women, Delivering Health. Poster/Proposal presentation at Global Social Entrepreneurship Competition (GSEC). Seattle, WA. February 2008
- Anani, A. Integration of Neglected Tropical Diseases Control Programs in Endemic Nations: A Review of Empirical Studies on Integration in Business Literature and its Implications to Integration Strategies to Control of Neglected Tropical Diseases. Thesis poster presentation, Rollins School of Public Health Emory University; Atlanta GA 05/2009
- Anani A, Hupertz V, DiFiore J W, Mahajan L. Video Capsule Endoscopy in the Diagnosis of Obscure Gastrointestinal Bleeding in a Child. Poster presentation at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Scientific Meeting 2011; Orlando, Fl. 10/2011
- Anani A, Collyer E, Wyneski M, Moses J. Utility of Magnetic Resonance Enterography for Detecting Extraluminal Pathologies in Pediatric Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Poster presentation at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Scientific Meeting 2014; Atlanta, Georgia. 10/2014
- Anani A, Park E, Udayasankan U, Magnuson D, Hanna R, Radhakrishnan K. Unusual Presentation of Dysphagia in a 17 year old male; Hodgkin's Lymphoma with Esophageal Communication or Esophageal Duplication Cyst and Hodgkin's Lymphoma. Poster presentation at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Scientific Meeting 2014 Atlanta, Georgia. 10/2014
- Collyer E, Patel S, Anani A, Lappé S, Grove D, Dweik R, Alkhouri N. Analysis of Volatile Organic Compounds in the Exhaled Breath of Patients with Celiac Disease. Poster presentation at 2015 AAP National Conference and Exhibition, Washington DC October 2015
- Anani A, Hanouneh I, Mohamad B, Matloob A, Lopez R, Zein N, Alkhouri N. Hepatitis B Infection In Children Can Progress To End-Stage Liver Disease Requiring Liver Transplantation In Early Adulthood: Analysis Of The Unos Database. Poster presentation at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, Washington DC October 2015 (Poster of distinction)
- Selvakumar P, Anani A, Maksimak B, Liu X, Hupertz V. Small Bowel Hemangioma Presenting As Gastrointestinal Bleeding In A Teenage Patient. Poster presentation at North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition Annual Scientific Meeting 2015, Washington DC October 2015
- Collyer E, Anani A, Patel S, Lopez R, Dweik R, Grove D, and Alkhouri N. "Analysis of Exhaled Breath Volatile Organic Compound Can Be Used to Differentiate Children With Celiac Disease From Healthy Controls" Poster Presentation at Digestive Disease Week; San Diego, CA. May 2016Collyer E, Anani A, , Patel S, Lopez R, Dweik R, Grove D, and Alkhouri N. "Analysis of Exhaled Breath Volatile Organic Compound Can Be Used to Differentiate Children With Celiac Disease From Healthy Controls" Oral Presentation at Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Research Day; Cleveland, OH 5/10/2016
- Anani A, Collyer E, Mahajan L. "The use of smart applications to reduce pre-procedural anxiety in pediatric patients undergoing outpatient endoscopy" Oral Presentation at Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Research Day; Cleveland, OH 5/10/2016
- Anani A, Collyer E, Mahajan L. "Immunization rates for PPSV23 (Pneumovax) in immunocompromised pediatric patients with Inflammatory Bowel Disease: Room for Improvement" Poster Presentation at Cleveland Clinic Children's Pediatric Research Day; Cleveland, OH 5/10/2016
Education
- Medical School:
- University College Hospital, University of Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria; Emory University, Atlanta, GA
- Residency:
- Cleveland Clinic Children’s, Cleveland, Ohio
- Board Certifications:
- American Board of Pediatrics
- American Board of Pediatric Gastroenterology
Affiliations
- American Academy of Pediatrics (Fellow), North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology (member),Cook Children's Physician Network
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