Dr. Shoba P. Mendu, MD | Chesapeake, VA | Gastroenterologist

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Dr. Shoba Mendu is a gastroenterologist with three decades of experience treating digestive system disorders. She earned her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad and completed her residency training at Wayne State University School of Medicine. Dr. Mendu is fluent in Spanish and Tagalog, allowing her to provide care to diverse patient populations.

Dr. Mendu practices at multiple locations throughout Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, including Gastroenterology Associates of Tidewater and both Sentara Princess Anne Hospital and Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital. She specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps, abdominal pain, and hemorrhoids. Her expertise includes performing diagnostic procedures like CT scans and abdominal ultrasounds to help identify digestive health issues. Patients have given Dr. Mendu an average rating of 4.3 stars.

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accepting new patients
4.3

62 Ratings
30 years of experience
33 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, Tagalog
Wayne State University School Of Medicine
43 written reviews
1 specialty
10 areas of expertise
1 board certification
4 office locations
Female

Patients express high satisfaction with Dr. Shoba Prabhu Mendu, highlighting her attentiveness, compassion, and thoroughness during consultations. Many commend her and her staff for providing a welcoming and professional environment, making patients feel comfortable and at ease with procedures. The reviews frequently mention her ability to listen and address concerns effectively, reinforcing trust in her care over many years. While the dataset primarily reflects positive experiences, any negative feedback is not explicitly detailed, suggesting patients did not report specific grievances.

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On time. Dr Mendu is friendly listens to my concerns. Takes her time with her patients.

February 26th, 2025

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Excellent shes so nice and its been my doctor for 6 yrs

January 27th, 2025

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She is compassionate and thorough. Her office offers in house procedures and is very well ran.

December 9th, 2024

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Dr Mendu has treated me for over 10 yrs and is caring and attentive to your situation. She has helped me in many other ways through the yrs. I don't trust anyone else with my Gastro issues.

November 1st, 2024

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Dr Mendu is very attentive, and she takes time to listen. Every visit with her I’ve felt comfortable and safe. Her staff were very welcoming and kind. Thank you Dr Mendu for you service!

August 23rd, 2024

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Dr. Mendu and staff are very professional and pleasant. I have been to her office three times. Once for a consult, second was for a procedure and last was procedure follow up all of which went exceptionally well. Everyone was very knowledgeable about any questions I had and my issue was fixed. Thank you to all! Keep up the awesome work you do for your patients.

July 25th, 2024

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The procedure was so fast, the staff and Dr.Mendu are very kind.

June 14th, 2024

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Dr Mendu is an excellent doctor

June 12th, 2024

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Very nice and cares

June 6th, 2024

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She's an awesome doctor very concerned listens to everything you have to say compares her notes what you say and she doesn't awesome job and getting a review that you need for yourself whatever it is to make you feel better she's there for you she checks everything out as she should she don't just listen she take the time to do the job she's an awesome doctor I really appreciate her I love doctors that listen thank you Dr Mendo

May 2nd, 2024

Gastroenterology Associates Of Tidewater

661 Independence Pkwy Ste 120Chesapeake, VA 23320

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Gastroenterology Associates Of Tidewater

5701 Cleveland St Ste 100Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Tel: (757) 547-0798

Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm

Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm

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Sentara Princess Anne Hospital

2025 Glenn Mitchell DrVirginia Beach, VA 23456

Tel: (757) 507-1000

Sentara Virginia Beach General Hospital

1060 First Colonial RdVirginia Beach, VA 23454

Tel: (757) 395-8000


Dr. Shoba Prabhu Mendu, MD	Rachel Oliver, APRN	Jan Seiler, APRN	Ji Soo Choi, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
4.3 (62 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
30 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, Tagalog	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Chesapeake , VA	SACRAMENTO , CA	Montgomery , AL	SACRAMENTO , CA
Med School: Gandhi Medical College Secunderabad	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: New York University
Current Profile	View Profile	View Profile	View Profile

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Gastroenterology

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Wayne State University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Gandhi Medical College SecunderabadGraduated in 1998

Gandhi Medical CollegeGraduated in 1996

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