
Amrita S Pandit, MD
General Surgery
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Adult: 18-64
- Older adult: 65+
Languages
- Hindi
- Marathi
- English
Gender
FemaleHospital Affiliations
- HSHS St. Mary's Hospital
About Amrita S Pandit
About The Provider
Amrita Pandit, MD, FACS, provides general surgery, bariatric surgery and robotic surgery care for adults. You may see her for conditions such as hernias, gallbladder disease, foregut concerns or weight-related health needs that may benefit from surgical or medical treatment. She uses minimally invasive and robotic techniques when appropriate to support safer, more precise care and recovery.
Dr. Pandit earned her Bachelor of Medicine and Bachelor of Surgery (MBBS) from Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College in Wardha, Maharashtra, India. She completed her general surgery residency through the University of Vermont School of Medicine in Burlington, Vermont, and Danbury Hospital in Danbury, Connecticut. She also completed advanced fellowship training in minimally invasive surgery, bariatric surgery and robotics at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles. Dr. Pandit is board-certified in general surgery and obesity medicine, and she is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons.
When you meet with Dr. Pandit, you can expect clear communication and thoughtful guidance. She listens to your concerns, explains your diagnosis and treatment options in practical terms, and helps you make decisions that fit your health goals. Her approach is focused on trust, education and helping you feel informed throughout your care.
Locations
- 1730 East Lake Shore Drive, Decatur, IL 62521
- Get Directions
- phone: 217-329-1000
- fax: 217-329-1055
Expertise
Education
- Fellowship: Cedars-Sinai Medical Center, Bariatric surgery, 2023
- Residency: University of Vermont College of Medicine, General Surgery, 2017
- Medical Education: Jawaharlal Nehru Medical College, Wardha, MD, 2007
Board Certifications
- Obesity Medicine: American Board of Obesity Medicine, 2025
- Surgery (General Surgery): American Board of Surgery, 2019
Insurance
- AETNA BETTER HEALTH
- AETNA/COVENTRY
- AMBETTER
- BCBSIL PPO
- CIGNA
- CLEAR SPRING HEALTH
- CONSOCIATE CARE
- CORVEL
- CURRENT HEALTH SOLUTIONS
- HEALTHLINK
- HUMANA
- MEDICA
- MEDICAID
- MEDICARE
- MOLINA
- MULTIPLAN PHCS SAVILITY
- NAPHCARE
- OPTUM UHC VA CCN
- PNOA
- TRIWEST
- UHC
- ZELIS/HFN