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.
Dr. Anthony Anani is amazing! He is professional, but also maintains a wonderful bedside manner. He answered all of my questions in layman's terms. The way he interacts with my son lets me know that he truly has a heart for helping children. The staff in the GI clinic are very polite and efficient. I actually enjoy going to appointments in this office. — Patient family
Services
- Breath testing for dietary carbohydrate intolerances
- Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy and colonoscopy
- PH/impedance probes
- Rectal biopsies
- Wireless capsule endoscopy
Reviews
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September 12, 2023
The people at the organization are all good.
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August 27, 2023
He is very friendly and attentive toagreement with the patient (my son) and makes him feel very safe thanks doctor
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August 24, 2023
Jessica, the M.A. Was especially nice and we liked her a lot.
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August 24, 2023
Doctor Anani was very kind and friendly as was all of his staff.
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August 22, 2023
Dr Anani is the best! He spoke to my anxious child in a gentle way and made her feel comfortable during the exam. Nurse Beth was excellent too! She answered my questions with confidence and is very knowledgeable. I highly recommend Dr Anani to any parent with concerns about their child.
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August 18, 2023
Excellent service from all staff, very reliable
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August 16, 2023
All of the staff that interacted with my daughter was amazing. My daughter is autistic and they remembered little details from her first visit that made her comfortable at her second visit yesterday.
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August 08, 2023
I'm thankful for the all the staff for taking good care of my child.
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August 08, 2023
All the staff were wonderful.
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June 08, 2023
Jessica, the Medical Assistant that we talked to.
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June 08, 2023
It was all positive and helpful
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June 08, 2023
Dr. Anani and his staff were very pleasant and thorough. My child has many mental health problems and is autistic. They actually communicated with him just fine which is rare.
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June 07, 2023
All the staff was very friendly and helpful!! Dr. Anani is the best poop doctor around!! He played with both the patient and her little brother to ease any concerns they may have had!! Thanks doc !!
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June 07, 2023
Great care !!
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May 28, 2023
I really appreciate Dr Anani and the staff to arrange this virtual visit for us
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May 26, 2023
Everyone is great with children. Wonderful experience!
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May 19, 2023
Everyone was very friendly, caring and professional .
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May 05, 2023
Dr Anani, Jamie, Erika, Jessica, and Emily are amazing with my son!
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May 01, 2023
We love how Dr. Anani wrote out what he was talking to us about. I also loved how he spoke to and asked his questions to my daughter instead of me.
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April 16, 2023
Dr. Anani was patient and listened when I had concerns about the medication plan.
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April 16, 2023
I don't know their name, but the person who did the blood draw was really great. My child does not like to be touched and is scared of needles, but somehow they managed to keep her calm and still and it was done quickly.
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April 10, 2023
From check in to triage, to provider and even to the lab testing. Everyone was very helpful and comforting for my child. It was nice that the care was focused on him and how he is doing, not just asking mom questions.
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April 03, 2023
MA was great. Wait time was quick. And we were in and out within an hour
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March 29, 2023
Everything was a good experience for my child and myself.
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March 06, 2023
Dr. Anani is great! He listens to the patient & mom. He also can sooth a child's fears and concerns.
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March 03, 2023
Dr Anani and Kaitlin
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March 03, 2023
Very good experience as always
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March 02, 2023
Dr. ANANI
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March 02, 2023
He's the best!!!
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February 23, 2023
Dr Anani did a great job proving us with diagnosis education. The MA, Jessica, was very sweet, friendly and thorough! Great experience!
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February 16, 2023
All staff and members were very helpful.
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February 03, 2023
Dr. Anani! He's the best
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January 26, 2023
We love Dr. Anani
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January 26, 2023
Everyone is always very personable and considerate.
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January 26, 2023
Dr. Anani was patient and kind and positive, which I truly appreciated.
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January 24, 2023
Everything was very good
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January 14, 2023
The whole staff was amazing through while visit
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January 12, 2023
I think the MA who brought us into the room name was Jessica. She was fantastic. Dr. Anani was also kind and explain things very well. Everyone from the front desk to the nursing staff to the doctor were excellent. Would highly recommend.
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January 03, 2023
Dr. Anani does a great job relating to my daughter. He explains her care on her level to get her engaged and encourages her to do what she needs to do to help her with her health.
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December 28, 2022
Good: ease of check in, friendly staff, take safety precautionsBad: none so far
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December 28, 2022
All of the staff were friendly. Dr was very informative and listened to our concerns.
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December 22, 2022
Everyone that helped us was so great
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December 22, 2022
Everyone was great and so helpful and so fast.
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December 15, 2022
We absolutely loved every person we came in contact with! Dr. Anani is excellent!
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December 01, 2022
Everyone from the check-in teams to the nurses to Dr. Anani were absolutely incredible
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December 01, 2022
Every single team member with whom we came into contact was supremely courteous and professional. Dr. Anani does an excellent job of simplifying and explaining medical practices, regularly using visuals to help. Even my 6 year old said, "he's good!" when he saw Dr. Anani using the white board to further illustrate his explanation. I'm continually in awe of the personnel at the specialty clinic In prosper. They are always so joyful and incredible with my son, meeting his needs in light of his disabilities. Incredible care - whatever hiring / staff evaluation practices are used for the speciality clinic should be mirrored to the letter at other cook offices, as much as possible
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November 16, 2022
Everyone is great!
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November 16, 2022
Care from this doctor and his staff as well as everyone at Cooks is always top notch!
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November 16, 2022
(patient) had a good time during his visit, doctor payed attention to his questions and give him a very appropriate answers.
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November 13, 2022
Dr. Anani and his staff are amazing! My son thinks Dr. Anani is so cool! I feel blessed to have him caring for my son!
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November 13, 2022
Our first visit there we felt welcomed and like we were apart of a family. We've been going there now for 2 years and that family feeling is still there!! I'm very thankful for Cook Children's!
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November 12, 2022
PA was new and did an amazing job.
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November 01, 2022
Dr Ananni is the BEST!
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October 31, 2022
Dr. Anani is patient and very detailed when explaining the problem. Writing everything on the board for parents to visualize is a plus!
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October 24, 2022
Excellent wait times in both the waiting room dr's office!
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October 24, 2022
Dr. Anani was fantastic! Really relaxed and made both my son and I feel comfortable
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October 12, 2022
Very professional and thorough. We never feel rushed and they answer all are questions and concerns. Very thankful for being under their care.
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October 12, 2022
Dr Anani and Carly (nutritionist) have gone above and beyond to address our concerns. They listen to us, explain, and find solutions. We haven't seen this level of care anywhere else in the area and are very thankful.
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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