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Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD
4.5 (110 Ratings)

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Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Chesapeake, VA.
Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD
4.5 (110 Ratings)
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Dr. Shoba Mendu, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Chesapeake, VA
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28 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 28 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 Constipation among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Mendu received an average rating of 4.5/5 from patients and has been reviewed 110 times. Dr. Mendu's office is not accepting new patients. Dr. Mendu is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Offers Telehealth

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Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Constipation
Abdominal Pain
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
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 Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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
Duodenal Polypectomy
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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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
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Hypokalemia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Fistula
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
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
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcerative Colitis
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Anoscopy
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Capsule Endoscopy
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
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
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • WellPoint
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    HealthKeepers Silver OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers-VA HMO
    HealthKeepers Platinum OAPOS-VA
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    HealthKeepers Gold X (via Exchange)-VA
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    HealthKeepers Bronze Pathway OAPOS-VA
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    HealthKeepers Bronze OAPOS-VA
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    HealthKeepers Gold OAPOS-VA
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    HealthKeepers Gold Pathway OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Silver-VA
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    HealthKeepers Catastrophic-VA
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    Silver OAEPO-VA
    Lumenos HSA-VA
    Platinum OAEPO-VA
    Platinum-VA PPO
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    HealthKeepers Gold-VA
    Individual KeyCare HSA-VA
    HealthKeepers Gold-VA POS Plus
    Individual KeyCare-VA
    HealthKeepers Balanced OAPOS-VA
    HealthKeepers Bronze-VA POS Plus
    HealthKeepers Bronze X (via Exchange)-VA
  • Coventry Health Care
    Carelink PPO
  • Assurant Health
  • Optima Health
  • Blue Preferred PPO
  • Humana
    Choice Care PPO
  • United Healthcare
  • Curative EPO
    Curative PPO
    Curative PPO Plus
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Medicaid
  • TriCare for Life
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Mail Handlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Special Needs Plan SNP
  • Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna
  • MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • HealthyBlue 2.0
    HealthyBlue Advantage
    Blue Choice Advantage
  • Open Access
  • Blue Card PPO
  • Open Access Plus
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
    Cigna PPO
    Cigna
  • Southern Health Services (Coventry Health Care) HMO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • GEHA

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater
    112 Gainsborough Sq Ste 200, Chesapeake, VA 23320
  2. 2 Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater
    5701 Cleveland St Ste 100, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Mendu
4.5
Based on 110 Reviews
5 Stars (94)
4 Stars (3)
3 Stars (1)
2 Stars (1)
1 Star (11)

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Patient Reviews
Dec 09, 2024
She is compassionate and thorough. Her office offers in house procedures and is well ran. Very easy appointment for my recent colonoscopy and endoscopy.
— Dec 09, 2024
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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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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. 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