Dr. Chetan Pai earned his medical degree at Michigan State University College of Osteopathic Medicine, and completed a residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Henry Ford Hospital in Detroit, Michigan. In addition, he was selected among many applicants to do an advanced endoscopy fellowship (ERCP & EUS) at Henry Ford Hospital. Dr. Pai is Board Certified in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. He is the only one in the surrounding area that has had additional training (certified) to perform EUS. His areas of interest include therapeutic endoscopy (ERCP, EUS guided FNA, luminal stenting, endoscopic mucosal resection (EMR)), colon screening, GERD, liver disease, and diseases of the bile ducts and pancreas. Dr. Pai has been involved in various research projects in all aspects of Gastroenterology, and most recently had a publication on making colon preps more tolerable which made nationwide headlines. He is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology and the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. He has been recently appointed as the endoscopy director for Spotyslvania Regional Medical Center (HCA). Dr. Pai is committed to educating patients about their illnesses to enable them to be active participants in their care. Dr. Pai resides in Spotsylvania County with his wife and two daughters. Dr Pai's interest include boating, biking, and working out. He is recognized as one of the region’s top gastroenterologists by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2012.
Dr Chetan Balakrishn Pai
- Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
- 23 years of experience
- Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg, PLLC 1031 Care Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
- (540) 371-7600
Brief Intro
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Education Background
RESIDENCY
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MEDICAL SCHOOL
Michigan State University College Of Osteopathic Medicine - 2002
Languages Spoken
- English
Location & Hours
- Gastroenterology Associates Of Fredericksburg, PLLC
- 1031 Care Way, Fredericksburg, VA 22401
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Mon:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu:8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri:8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Sat:Closed
Sun:Closed
Specialties Treated
- Gastroenterology
- Internal Medicine
Conditions Addressed
- Diverticulosis
- Benign Polyps of the Colon
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Hemorrhoids
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD)
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Malignant Neoplasm of Esophagus
- Esophagitis
- Diverticulitis
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Constipation
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Gastritis and Duodenitis
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Procedures Performed
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Colonoscopy
- Esophageal Dilatation
- Sigmoidoscopy
- Sigmoidoscopy
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Insurance Accepted
* Insurance information may change frequently. Please verify directly with the provider (doctor/clinic).
- Blue Cross Blue Shield of Arizona
- UnitedHealthcare
- Anthem Blue Cross
- Meritain Health
- Humana
- CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
- Tricare
- Cigna
- Medicaid
- GEHA
- Medicare
- Innovation Health
- Blue Cross Blue Shield
- Ascension Health
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VA Hospitals by Specialty
- Cancer 20
- Cardiology, Heart & Vascular Surgery 17
- Orthopedics 41
- Neurology & Neurosurgery 29
- Gastroenterology & GI Surgery 38
- Pulmonology & Lung Surgery 43
- Diabetes & Endocrinology 28
- Children's Hospital 9
- Urology 34
- Psychiatry 39
- Geriatrics 30
- Rehabilitation 26
- Obsterics & Gynecology 7
- Ear, Nose & Throat 4
- Long Term Care 5
- Maternity Care (Uncomplicated Pregnancy) 28