Gastroenterology
Karen Chachu, MD
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Oxon Hill, MD
Dr. Karen Chachu, MD, PhD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis. She practices general gastroenterology, managing a broad spectrum of gastrointestinal conditions such as abdominal pain, ulcers, diarrhea, and jaundice, while performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures. With over 15 years of experience, Dr. Chachu previously served as an associate professor of medicine in the Divis
16+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Washington University in St. Louis — MD & PhD in Immunology, 2009
- University of Pennsylvania Health System — Fellowship, Advanced Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 2014-2015
- University of Pennsylvania Health System — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2011-2015
- University of Pennsylvania Health System — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2009-2011
- Williams College — Bachelor of Arts
Peer Recognition
2025
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Conditions & Treatments
Crohn's DiseaseUlcerative ColitisInflammatory Bowel Disease
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- Duke Raleigh Hospital
- Duke University Hospital
Languages
English
Experience
16+ years in practice