Overview
Dr. Niraj Chavan is a maternal-fetal medicine physician who specializes in high-risk pregnancies, and in particular, substance use during pregnancy. Other areas of expertise include maternal medical complications, such as cardiovascular, neurological, renal and autoimmune conditions, hypertensive disorders of pregnancy, preterm birth, placenta accreta spectrum, and multiple gestations. He is medical director of the Women and Infant Substance Help (WISH) Center at SSM Health St. Mary's Hospital - St. Louis. The center provides comprehensive maternity care for expectant mothers with opioid addiction. Dr. Chavan is an associate professor in the Department of Obstetrics, Gynecology, and Women's Health, Division of Maternal-Fetal Medicine, at Saint Louis University School of Medicine and serves as associate director for the school's Maternal-Fetal Medicine fellowship program. His research interests include disparities in maternal morbidity and mortality, health equity, preterm birth prevention, cardiac disease in pregnancy, quality improvement and development of best practices in perinatal addiction.
His top areas of expertise are Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, Small for Gestational Age, and Hysterectomy.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 29 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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1031 Bellevue Ave., Suite 400, St. Louis, MO 63117
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Dr. Chavan has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Niraj Chavan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Niraj Chavan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Niraj Chavan by calling their office at 314-617-3500. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Niraj Chavan a top-rated expert for Intrauterine Growth Restriction?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Niraj Chavan is classified as an Experienced expert for Intrauterine Growth Restriction, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Niraj Chavan specialize in?
While Dr. Niraj Chavan is a Neonatology, they have specific expertise in Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Preeclampsia, and Gestational Diabetes. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Neonatology.
Does Dr. Niraj Chavan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Niraj Chavan has published 29 articles and abstracts on conditions like Intrauterine Growth Restriction. You can view a list of Dr. Niraj Chavan's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Niraj Chavan accept my insurance?
Dr. Niraj Chavan accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 314-617-3500 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Gestational DiabetesDr. Chavan isExperienced. Learn about Gestational Diabetes.
- HysterectomyDr. Chavan isExperienced. Learn about Hysterectomy.
- Intrauterine Growth RestrictionDr. Chavan isExperienced. Learn about Intrauterine Growth Restriction.
- Neonatal Abstinence SyndromeDr. Chavan isExperienced. Learn about Neonatal Abstinence Syndrome.
- Placental InsufficiencyDr. Chavan isExperienced. Learn about Placental Insufficiency.
- PreeclampsiaDr. Chavan isExperienced. Learn about Preeclampsia.