Karen A. Chachu
Experienced in Colorectal Cancer
Experienced in Colorectal Cancer

Overview

My practice centers on the care of patients with digestive diseases. My particular area of interest and expertise is inflammatory bowel diseases (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease. I find my work with patients very rewarding since we now have many more treatment options for patients with IBD and there are more innovations on the horizon. For me, the most important aspect of being a physician is to develop an honest, trust-based relationship with patients which allows us to work together. When I'm not seeing patients, I enjoy travel, movies, museums, reading and growing tropical plants.

Dr. Chachu is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colorectal Cancer. Her top areas of expertise are Crohn's Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Visceromegaly, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 6 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.

Specialties
Gastroenterology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in PA
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Med, Gastroenterology
Fellowships
Gastroenterology, University of Pennsylvania
Hospital Affiliations
Duke University Hospital
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Aetna
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Ambetter
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Anthem
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Blue Cross Blue Shield
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Blue Shield of California
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  • MEDICARE PDP
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
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CareFirst
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Cigna
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Locations

Duke Gastroenterology Raleigh Endoscopy
3300 Executive Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609
Other Locations
Duke Raleigh Hospital
3400 Wake Forest Rd, Raleigh, NC 27609

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.


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I became a doctor because of my lifelong desire to help people. In fact, when asked as a young child to draw a picture of what I wanted to be when I grew up, I drew a picture of myself with a stethoscope. Gastroenterology appealed to me because it involves complaints that almost everyone experiences at some point, and helping people feel better is very gratifying. In my practice, I see adults with common digestive tract issues, including heartburn, abdominal pain and changes in bowel habits, as well as a focus in seeing patients with inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn's disease). I believe spending the time to get a detailed history from each patient is valuable, not only for diagnosing and successfully treating or managing these conditions but also for establishing an open, comfortable physician-patient relationship. Dr. Crocker is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Colorectal Cancer. His top areas of expertise are Colorectal Cancer, Familial Colorectal Cancer, Viral Gastroenteritis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

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