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Summary
Dr. Charu Kolekar treats chronic bronchitis, chronic lung disease, and COPD. She practices geriatric medicine, internal medicine, and hospice and palliative medicine, and has 14 years of experience. Dr. Kolekar is affiliated with Memorial Hospital of Carbondale, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, and SIH Herrin Hospital, and sees patients in Festus, Missouri. She earned her medical degree from Gandhi Medical College.
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Quick Facts
- 14 years of experience
- Gandhi Medical College
- 3 specialties
- 9 areas of expertise
- 3 hospital affiliations
- 1 office location
- Female
Office Location
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| Dr. Charu Kolekar, MD | Dr. Christopher Dean Terrill, MD | Dr. Vidal Ty Sheen, MD | Dr. Anne Elizabeth Wyman, MD |
| Geriatric Medicine | Diagnostic Radiology | Phlebology | Critical Care Medicine |
| 14 Years of Experience | 8 Years of Experience | 31 Years of Experience | 17 Years of Experience |
| No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Festus , MO | Saint Louis , MO | Saint Louis , MO | Saint Louis , MO |
| Med School: Gandhi Medical College | Med School: St Louis University School Of Medicine | Med School: University Of Louisville School Of Medicine | Med School: Tufts University School Of Medicine |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Charu Kolekar
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Medical Specialties
Dr. Charu Kolekar has the following 3 specialties
Specialty Expertise
Dr. Charu Kolekar has the following 9 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
14 Years Experience
Dr. Charu Kolekar holds an expired medical license in the state of Missouri.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Missouri that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Medical School
Graduated from Gandhi Medical College in 2012.
NPI Number
Dr. Kolekar's NPI number is 1811320856.
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- Dr. Charu Kolekar has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Dr. Charu Kolekar's office located?
- Dr. Charu Kolekar's office is located at 1400 Us Highway 61, Festus, MO, 63028.
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- Dr. Charu Kolekar has not indicated that they accept new patients. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Which hospitals is Dr. Charu Kolekar affiliated with?
- Dr. Charu Kolekar is affiliated with Memorial Hospital Of Carbondale, Mercy Hospital Jefferson, and Sih Herrin Hospital.
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