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 clinical expertise encompasses Intrauterine Growth Restriction, Preeclampsia, Gestational Diabetes, and Small for Gestational Age.
Dr. Chavan is board certified in American Board Of Obstetrics & Gynecology , American Board Of Obstetrics/Gynecology-Maternal & Fetal Medicine , American Board Of Preventive Medicine , Missouri Dept Of Health/Narcotics&Dangerous Drugs , Illinois Department Of Financial & Professional Regulation , Missouri State Board Of Registration, and Drug Enforcement Administration . He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 31 peer reviewed articles. Dr. Chavan is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
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.
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Niraj R. Chavan
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Niraj R. Chavan?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Niraj R. 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 R. 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 R. 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 R. Chavan specialize in?
While Dr. Niraj R. 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 R. Chavan participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Niraj R. Chavan has published 31 articles and abstracts on conditions like Intrauterine Growth Restriction. You can view a list of Dr. Niraj R. 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 R. Chavan accept my insurance?
Dr. Niraj R. 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.
- 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.
- Small for Gestational AgeDr. Chavan isExperienced. Learn about Small for Gestational Age.