Dr. Aneel Belani
Dr. Aneel Belani grew up in Aurora, not far away from the office. He has been waiting for years to return to his hometown. He went to Waubonsie Valley High School, and still keeps in touch with the friends he made growing up in the area.
Dr. Aneel studied Biology at the University of Illinois in Champaign, IL where he was a member of the Alpha Sigma Phi fraternity and was actively involved in community service activities. He then went to dental school at West Virginia University in Morgantown, WV. Dr. Aneel spent two years doing an endodontic residency at Temple University in Philadelphia, one of the most highly regarded endodontic residency programs in the country.
In 2011, Dr. Aneel became a Diplomate of the American Board of Endodontics. Only 20% of endodontists are board certified and Dr. Aneel became the youngest endodontist to ever achieve this honor. Dr. Belani established Elite Dental Specialists in February of 2011.
Dr. Aneel Belani served as clinical faculty at the UIC College of Dentistry in the department of Endodontics. He lectures extensively on modern endodontic techniques and has given over 100 lectures to dentists throughout the United States over the last 15 years. Dr. Belani serves on the Scientific Advisory Board for the Journal of Endodontics. He is also a mentor for Endodontists who are attempting to challenge the American Board of Endodontics examination. Dr. Belani has extensive experience as an expert witness in Endodontic legal cases. He also serves as a key opinion leader for many of the major dental manufacturing companies, helping in the testing and development of new Endodontic products.
Dr. Aneel enjoys travel, sports, and exercise in his free time.