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Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD

Gastroenterology*
3.7 (57)
Map Pin Small Belleville, IL
Accepting new patients
38 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD

Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Belleville, IL. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 38 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE and is affiliated with Barnes Jewish Hospital, Memorial Hospital Belleville, Red Bud Regional Hospital, HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital, Marshall Browning Hospital, Sparta Community Hospital and Washington County Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Pai an average 3.7 star rating.

Dr. Pai works at Practice in Belleville, IL. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain, Gastritis and Chronic Gastritis along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Pai's Office Locations

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    2810 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 716, Belleville, IL 62223 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (618) 355-0880

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Admitting Hospitals

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  • Barnes Jewish Hospital
  • Memorial Hospital Belleville
  • Red Bud Regional Hospital
  • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital
  • Marshall Browning Hospital
  • Sparta Community Hospital
  • Washington County Hospital

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Abdominal Pain
Gastritis
Chronic Gastritis
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Unexplained Weight Loss
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Acute Gastritis
Ascites
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Colorectal Polyp
Diarrhea
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Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Hepatitis C
Pancreatitis
Vomiting Disorders
Anal or Rectal Pain
Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophagitis
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis B
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Laparoscopic Removal of Stones from Biliary Tract
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Bowel Strangulation
Congenital Achalasia
Cystic Fibrosis
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Duodenitis
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Food Allergy
Gastroparesis
Gastroptosis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neurogenic Bowel
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Potassium Deficiency
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Bile Duct Procedure
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Transendoscopic Stent Placement
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    3.7
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    About Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    • 38 years of experience
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    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1306921218
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Gastroenterology
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    Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Pai is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Pai has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Pai has seen patients for Abdominal Pain, Gastritis and Chronic Gastritis, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Pai on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    57 patients have reviewed Dr. Pai. The overall rating for this provider is 3.7. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Pai.

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