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Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD
2.4 (15 Ratings)

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Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 68
Topeka, KS
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45 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Topeka, KS.

About

Dr. Challa graduated from Kakatiya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences. Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Topeka, KS and has 45 years experience. Dr. Challa currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Coffey County Hospital and University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis. Dr. Challa has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulosis, Gastroparesis and Diarrhea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Challa received an average rating of 2.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 15 times. Dr. Challa's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Challa also speaks Spanish. Dr. Challa is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastroparesis
Diarrhea
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastroparesis
Diarrhea
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Gastroparesis
Diarrhea
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Abdominal Pain
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Cirrhosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysphagia
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Nausea
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Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Biliary Cirrhosis
Chronic Gastritis
Colorectal Polyp
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Crohn's Disease
Duodenitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcerative Colitis
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Acidosis
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Acute Gastritis
Acute Sinusitis
ADHD and-or ADD
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Headaches (incl. Migraine)
All Types of Food Poisoning
Allergic Rhinitis
Anxiety
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Arthritis
Arthritis of the Elbow
Ascites
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Asthma
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Asymptomatic Post-Menopausal Status
Atherosclerosis
Autoimmune Diseases
Back Pain
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Bedsores
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Benign Chronic Pain Syndrome
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Bladder Infection
Blood Disorders
Blood in Urine (Hematuria)
Bowel Strangulation
Bronchiectasis
Bronchitis
Bronchospasm
Calcium Metabolism Disorders
Cancer
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Celiac Disease
Cellulitis
Chest Pain
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Chronic Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Chronic Depression (Dysthymia)
Chronic Fatigue Syndrome
Chronic Neck Pain
Chronic Pain
Chronic Sinusitis
Chronic Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Achalasia
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Cough
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Cyclical Vomiting
Cystic Fibrosis
Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Dehydration
Diabetes Type 1
Diabetes Type 2
Diabetes With Renal Manifestations
Diabetic Polyneuropathy
Difficulty With Walking
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Dysentery
Dyslipidemia
E. coli Food Poisoning
Emphysema
Enlarged Prostate (BPH)
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Essential Tremor
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Fever
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Fibromyalgia
Food Allergy
Gait Abnormality
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gout
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Heart Disease
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatitis D
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Human Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV)
Hypercalcemia
Hyperkalemia
Hyperlipidemia
Hypertension
Hypogonadism
Hypokalemia
Hypotension
Hypotension (Excluding Maternal)
Hypothyroidism
Hypoxemia
Ileus
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Illeum Cancer
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Influenza (Flu)
Insomnia
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Interstitial Cystitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Jock Itch
Joint Pain
Leg and Foot Ulcers
Limb Pain
Limb Swelling Caused by Fluid Overload
Lipid Disorders
Low Back Pain
Magnesium Metabolism Disorders
Malaise and Fatigue
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Mesenteric Lymphadenitis
Migraine
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Mineral Metabolism Disorders
Mood Disorders (Dysthymia and Cyclothymia)
Muscle Weakness
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neurogenic Bladder
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Obesity
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Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of Foot
Osteoarthritis of Hand
Osteoarthritis of Hand or Wrist
Osteoarthritis of Hip
Osteoarthritis of Hip and Thigh
Osteoarthritis of Knee
Osteoarthritis of Shoulder
Osteoarthritis of Spine
Osteopenia
Osteoporosis
Overactive Bladder
Overweight
Painful Urination (Dysuria)
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pericardial Disease
Peripheral Nerve Disorders
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pneumonia
Pollen Allergy
Polymyalgia Rheumatica (PMR)
Polyneuropathy
Polyuria
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Postnasal Drip
Pouchitis
Purpura
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Pyloric Stenosis
Raynaud's Disease
Restless Leg Syndrome
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ringworm
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Sarcoidosis
Sciatica
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Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs)
Shingles
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Shortness of Breath
Sickle Cell Disease
Sinus Bradycardia
Sinus Tachycardia
Sinusitis
Sleep Apnea
Spleen Cyst
Stomach Diseases
Swine Flu
Testicular Dysfunction
Tobacco Use Disorder
Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)
Ulcer
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Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Urinary Incontinence
Urinary Stones
Urinary Tract Infection (UTI)
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Venous Compression
Venous Embolism and Thrombosis
Venous Insufficiency
Vertigo
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Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Deficiency
Vitamin B12 Deficiency
Vitamin D Deficiency
Vitamin_Deficiency
Wheezing
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Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Electrocardiogram (EKG)
Endoscopy
Fecal Occult Blood Test for Colorectal Cancer
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Immunization Administration
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
  • Navigate POS
  • Coventry Health Care
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • Blue Cross and Blue Shield
  • Medicaid
  • Humana
  • American Republic
  • HealthPartners
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
  • Aetna
  • Medico
  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Golden Rule
  • Coventry Health Care of Kansas, Inc.
  • Cigna
  • National (BlueCard) PPO
  • MultiPlan PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Medicare
  • GEHA
  • UniCare
  • Tricare
  • Thrivent Financial
  • Meritain Health

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    2200 SW 6th Ave Ste 104, Topeka, KS 66606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (785) 354-8518
  2. 2 University of Kansas Health System St. Francis Campus
    1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS 66606
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (785) 295-8000

Patient Satisfaction

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2.4
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1 Star (9)

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Dec 08, 2020
Ive been seen by Dr. Challa for approx 9-10 years. After seeing a couple of doctors, (none addressing the problem btw) he was willing to admit me. Due to my diagnosis, i was extremely concerned. He listened to my concerns and addressed them as expected/needed. I didnt feel rushed, etc. This is the norm. Highly recommended.
G. — Dec 08, 2020
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Languages Spoken
Spanish
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Kakatiya Medical College, Ntr University Of Health Sciences
    1979
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Coney Island Hospital
    1987
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A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Challa's profile.

Dr. Challa frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulosis, Gastroparesis and Diarrhea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD is affiliated with Coffey County Hospital and University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis.

Yes, Dr. Shekhar Challa, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology and Internal Medicine.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Coffey County Hospital

    801 N 4th St, Burlington, KS

  • University of Kansas Health System Saint Francis

    1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS