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Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD
4.5 (112 Ratings)

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Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA.
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Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Chesapeake, VA
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29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA.

About

Dr. Mendu graduated from Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Barkatulla Vishwavidyalaya. Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA and has 29 years experience. Dr. Mendu currently practices at Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater and are affiliated with Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. Dr. Mendu has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Diverticulitis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mendu received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 112 times. Dr. Mendu's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Mendu is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Lactose Intolerance
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Ascites
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Autoimmune Hepatitis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Celiac Disease
Coccygeal Pain
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Congenital Achalasia
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Megacolon
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Spleen Cyst
Splenomegaly
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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    Platinum OAEPO-VA
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    Balanced-VA PPO
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    Individual KeyCare Preferred-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
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    KeyCare-VA POS
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    Healthy Virginian
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    HealthKeepers Bronze with H.S.A-VA
    KeyCare-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
    Gold OAEPO-VA
    Gold-VA PPO
    HealthKeepers Silver Pathway OAPOS-VA
    National (BlueCard Basic) PPO
    Option I-VA
    BlueCare-VA
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
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  • Curative PPO
    Curative EPO
    Curative PPO Plus
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  • Open Access Plus
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    Cigna
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Choice Care PPO
    Humana
  • TriCare for Life
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  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care) HMO
  • KeyCare PPO

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mendu
4.5
Based on 112 Reviews
5 Stars (96)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Internal Medicine
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Gandhi Medical College, Bhopal, Barkatulla Vishwavidyalaya
    1996
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Does Dr. Mendu communicate via email?
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Does Dr. Mendu offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
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Does Dr. Mendu offer an online patient portal?
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Does Dr. Mendu have free onsite parking?
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Frequently Asked Questions

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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. Shoba Mendu, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Mendu's profile.

Dr. Mendu frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Diverticulitis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD is affiliated with Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center, Sentara Norfolk General Hospital, Sentara Leigh Hospital and Chesapeake Regional Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Bon Secours DePaul Medical Center

    150 Kingsley Ln, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Norfolk General Hospital

    600 Gresham Dr, Norfolk, VA

  • Sentara Leigh Hospital

    830 Kempsville Rd, Norfolk, VA

  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N, Chesapeake, VA