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Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD
3.7 (57 Ratings)

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Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Belleville, IL.
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Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 62
Belleville, IL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Belleville, IL.

About

Dr. Pai graduated from KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE. Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Belleville, IL and has 38 years experience. Dr. Pai currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital and Red Bud Regional Hospital. Dr. Pai has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain, Chronic Gastritis and Nausea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Pai received an average rating of 3.7/5 from patients and has been reviewed 57 times. Dr. Pai's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Pai is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Nausea
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Nausea
Abdominal Pain
Chronic Gastritis
Nausea
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Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Constipation
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Gallstones
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Esophageal Ulcer
Hepatitis C
Pancreatitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Colorectal Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Coccygeal Pain
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Bile Duct
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Food Allergy
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
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
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • Blue Choice Select PPO
    Blue Print PPO
    PCPs Only HMO
    Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois PPO
  • Blue Card PPO
    Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
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    Open Access Plus
    Cigna Plus
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    Curative PPO Plus
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    Choice Care Network PPO
  • Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO
    Navigate POS
    Choice Plus POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
  • Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Savings Plus of IL OA Select
    Aetna
    Choice Plus POS II

Locations

  1. 1 Southern Illinois Endoscopy
    2810 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 716, Belleville, IL 62223
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Patient Satisfaction

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3.7
Based on 57 Reviews
5 Stars (33)
4 Stars (5)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (7)
1 Star (12)

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Aug 05, 2023
Dr friendly and caring
LorraineCarmack — Aug 05, 2023
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Specialties*
Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE
    1986
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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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. Vasantha Pai, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Pai's profile.

Dr. Pai frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain, Chronic Gastritis and Nausea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Belleville, HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital and Red Bud Regional Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Memorial Hospital Belleville

    4500 Memorial Dr, Belleville, IL

  • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese

    9515 Holy Cross Ln, Breese, IL

  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

    1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd, O Fallon, IL

  • Marshall Browning Hospital

    900 N Washington St, Du Quoin, IL

  • Red Bud Regional Hospital

    325 Spring St, Red Bud, IL