Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adolescent
- Adult
- Older Adult
Languages
- English
Gender
FemaleAbout Anandavally Pillai
About The Provider
Anandavally Pillai, M.D., is board certified in Family Practice Medicine. She has nearly 30 years of experience caring for patients of all ages and treating conditions that are unique to specific ethnic groups as well as those that span generations and genders. Dr. Pillai takes a personal, family-oriented approach to the practice of medicine and is a strong advocate of disease prevention providing immunizations, physicals and screenings. Dr. Pillai is with Silver Cross Medical Group.
She completed a family practice residency at Stroger Cook County Hospital. She is a member of the American Medical Association, the Chicago Medical Society and the American Academy of Family Practice.
This provider is a member of Silver Cross Health Connection, a physician-hospital organization (PHO) made up of independent physicians who have been approved by some health plans to treat patients within the Silver Cross Health Connection network.* Silver Cross Health Connection is a network of approved providers that was created to make your provider selection process easier.
Locations
- Silver Cross Medical Group - Joliet
- 1051 Essington Road, Suite 100, Joliet, IL 60435
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- phone: 815-300-7264
- fax: 815-744-9360
Clinical Interests
Geriatric Medicine, Family Medicine, Wellness Visits, Annual Exams, Diabetes, Chronic Conditions, Health Management, Preventive Care, Diagnosis of acute and chronic illnesses, screenings, minor procedures, referrals, health education, family-centered care.
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Cook county hospitals, 1994
- Residency: John H. Stroger Jr. Hospital of Cook County, 1994
- Medical Education: Government Medical College, 1985
Board Certifications
- Family Medicine: American Board of Family Medicine, 1995
Insurance
- Aetna – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Aetna Medicare Advantage – PPO, HMO, POS, EPO, MMAI
- Ambetter – Commercial Plan
- Beech Street – PPO Next
- BLUE ADVANTAGE-HMO
- BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD-PPO
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICAID
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY - MMAI-MEDICARE
- BLUE CROSS COMMUNITY-MEDICAID
- BLUE PRECISION-HMO
- CIGNA (OA, Great West, State of IL, TrueChoice) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, Medicare Advantage
- Coventry (Personal Care) – HMO, PPO, POS
- Devoted Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Essence Healthcare – Medicare Advantage
- Health Alliance – PPO, Medicare Advantage
- HEALTHLINK-PPO
- HFN, Inc. – PPO
- HSTechnology – EPO
- Humana Health Plans (Choice, Gold Plus, National, PlatinumHMO, Preferred, Premier & Select) – PPO, HMO, EPO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Illinois Medicaid (Health Choice IL) – Medicaid
- MEDICARE
- Meridian – Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Multiplan/CAPP CARE – PPO
- OSCAR – PPO
- Preferred) – HMO, PPO, Medicaid, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS) – PPO
- Professional Benefits Administrator (PBA) – PPO
- Provider Partners Health Plan (PPHP) – Medicare Advantage
- SEIU Healthcare – PPO
- Self Pay
- Self-Insured Employer Group
- SILVER CROSS HEALTH CONNECTION
- UniCare – PPO
- UnitedHealth (UHC) (Navigate, AARP, Choice Plus & Select) – PPO, HMO, POS, MMAI, Medicare Advantage
- Wellcare (Meridian Medicare Product) – Medicare Advantage
- WORKERS COMPENSATION
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
303 ratings, 53 reviewsThe Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/19/2026
Always the best care and concern.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/11/2026
Dr Pillai always gives her full attention to my concerns. She provides options and referrals with contact information which makes it very convenient for me to follow up.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/8/2026
She was very personable and knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/27/2025
Dr Pillai is a good listener and addresses my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
Ecvellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/26/2025
Dr Pillai is very knowledgeable of my health. She voices her concerns of overall health and explains why she is initiating the meds or plan of action. She explains. She also makes suggestions on health initiatives that help without having to take drastic measures for the future.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/21/2025
Dr. Pillai listens to my items for discussion and provides opinions and topics for thought, giving me unbiased information.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/14/2025
Listened to my and addressed my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Amazing I love the team I work with from checking in to leaving Kim Ericka Dr Pillai AMAZING
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/26/2025
Always great service
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/25/2025
The Dr always listens to my concerns and provide feedback.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/24/2025
Very good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/22/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Pillai reveiwed my medical records with me and gave me a thorough exam. She was professional, polite and friendly.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/16/2025
After discussing with patient, immediate diagnosis was given Dr Pillai is a very good doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/15/2025
She was polite, gentle and kind.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/27/2025
Knowledgeable
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/14/2025
Dr Pillai showed concern Examined me and immediately determine that I had a ear infection and medicine sent to pharmacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/12/2025
Always good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/6/2025
Doctor Pillai always includes me in my care decisions and respects my decisions even if they are different from hers
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/2/2025
Dr not very friendly very business.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 9/28/2025
I appreciate Dr Pillai. She is kind helpful considerate and friendly
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
Good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/18/2025
None
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/9/2025
Have recommended several friends and family
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 8/2/2025
Professionally done
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/12/2025
Very good experience
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 7/6/2025
My doctor has always addressed my concerns in regard to my health needs with the upmost care!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/29/2025
I love Dr Pillai. She is very reassuring and compliments me when I have done well.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/22/2025
My husband and I are always eager to recommend Dr Pillai to friends and family.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
Very good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/10/2025
The doctor listened and provided care for my concerns.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/3/2025
My doctor referred me to a specialist.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/2/2025
Dr Pillai and her assistant are professional and caring.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/20/2025
OK
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/17/2025
Dr Pillai is old school, like doctors used to be. Spends time caring for her patients. Replys back almost immediately with any questions or concerns with my health.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/13/2025
Good
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/27/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/25/2025
There is a reason I've been coming to this practice for over 20 years.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/16/2025
Dr Pillai is excellent. Always kind and caring
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/11/2025
Always a great visit
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/7/2025
I cannot say enough good about Dr Pillai. She's an excellent and smart doctor
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 4/5/2025
I love them
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/29/2025
Dr Pillai is very informative. She never makes you feel rushed and is willing to answer questions.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/28/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/11/2025
I have only selected 5 for my replies as there is no 6
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/9/2025
Buena
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/1/2025
Dr Pillai, nurse Erika and the lab tech are awesome Always give great feedback
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/24/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Dr. Pillai always very concerned.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/18/2025
Good
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/17/2025
Recommended my daughter.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/10/2025
Good