Anush Pillai, DO
About
Specialty
Family Medicine
Bio
Anush Pillai (pronounced “Ah noush / Pil-lay”), DO, is dedicated to his patients’ wellbeing. Dr. Pillai started practicing in 2004 with clinical interest in full-scope family medicine, including outpatient and inpatient pediatric, teen, and adult care. He also has clinical interests in gynecology, outpatient procedures, geriatrics, evidence-based medicine, osteopathic manipulative medicine (OMT), preventive care, chronic disease management, and men's and women's health.
Dr. Pillai graduated from the Texas Academy of Mathematics and Science (TAMS) in Denton. He earned his undergraduate degree in biology at The University of Texas at Austin. He then attended medical school at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine at The University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth, and completed his residency in Family Medicine at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston. He is certified in basic life support (BLS), advanced cardiac life support (ACLS), neonatal resuscitation program (NRP) and advanced life support in obstetrics (ALSO).
Dr. Pillai is certified by the American Board of Family Medicine (ABFM). He is a fellow and member of the American Academy of Family Physicians (AAFP). He is also a member of the Texas Academy of Family Physicians (TAFP), the Harris County Academy of Family Physicians (HCAFP), the American Medical Association (AMA), the Texas Medical Association (TMA), the Society of Teachers of Family Medicine (STFM) and the Association of Family Medicine Residency Directors (AFMRD). An advocate for medical education, he has served as a clinical professor, medical course director, residency program director, faculty development fellow, and chief resident. Dr. Pillai has authored peer-reviewed journal articles, case reports, several medical books and book chapters. He has been a continuing medical education (CME) speaker and peer reviewer for medical journals. He has also served in leadership roles and advocacy efforts at the local, state, and national levels.
On a personal note, Dr. Pillai is committed to quality time with his spouse and two sons. They enjoy traveling. He also likes weight lifting, billiards, Japanese-style martial arts, basketball, golf, piano and table tennis. Dr. Pillai is fluent in Malayalam and Hindi and is able to converse for the medical encounter with his Spanish speaking patients.
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Accepted insurance
Note: Insurance plans accepted vary by location and are subject to change. You can always confirm whether a provider is in network by calling us at (888) 828-2242 Learn more on our insurance page.