Overview
Shekhar Challa is a Gastroenterologist in Topeka, Kansas. Dr. Challa is highly rated in 46 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, Alcoholic Cirrhosis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.
His clinical research consists of participating in 3 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
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- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- PPO
- HMO
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
2200 SW 6th Ave Ste 104, Topeka, KS 66606
1700 SW 7th St, Topeka, KS 66606
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Challa 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
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.
3 Clinical Trials
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Shekhar Challa
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Shekhar Challa?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Shekhar Challa by calling their office at 785-354-8518. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Shekhar Challa a top-rated expert for Visceromegaly?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Shekhar Challa is classified as an Distinguished expert for Visceromegaly, 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. Shekhar Challa specialize in?
While Dr. Shekhar Challa is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Visceromegaly, Diverticular Disease, and Alcoholic Cirrhosis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.
Does Dr. Shekhar Challa accept my insurance?
Dr. Shekhar Challa accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 785-354-8518 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Distinguished
- Alcoholic CirrhosisDr. Challa isDistinguished. Learn about Alcoholic Cirrhosis.
- Diverticular DiseaseDr. Challa isDistinguished. Learn about Diverticular Disease.
- EsophagitisDr. Challa isDistinguished. Learn about Esophagitis.
- Gastric DysmotilityDr. Challa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastric Dysmotility.
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)Dr. Challa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD).
- GastroparesisDr. Challa isDistinguished. Learn about Gastroparesis.
- Advanced
- AnemiaDr. Challa isAdvanced. Learn about Anemia.
- Angiodysplasia of the ColonDr. Challa isAdvanced. Learn about Angiodysplasia of the Colon.
- AscitesDr. Challa isAdvanced. Learn about Ascites.
- Bacterial GastroenteritisDr. Challa isAdvanced. Learn about Bacterial Gastroenteritis.
- Barrett EsophagusDr. Challa isAdvanced. Learn about Barrett Esophagus.
- Benign Esophageal StrictureDr. Challa isAdvanced. Learn about Benign Esophageal Stricture.
- Experienced
- Acute PancreatitisDr. Challa isExperienced. Learn about Acute Pancreatitis.
- Anal FissureDr. Challa isExperienced. Learn about Anal Fissure.
- Arteriovenous MalformationDr. Challa isExperienced. Learn about Arteriovenous Malformation.
- Attenuated Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
- Bile Duct ObstructionDr. Challa isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Obstruction.
- Bile Duct StrictureDr. Challa isExperienced. Learn about Bile Duct Stricture.