Summary

Dr. Sailaja Cheruku is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive system disorders. She earned her medical degree from Osmania Medical College and completed her residency at Southern Illinois University School of Medicine. With 29 years of experience in gastroenterology, Dr. Cheruku brings extensive expertise to patient care. She is fluent in both English and Spanish.

Dr. Cheruku practices at Memorial Medical Center and sees patients at the Springfield Clinic Main Campus West in Springfield, Illinois. She frequently treats conditions such as colon polyps, gastritis, and GERD. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose digestive issues. Patients have given Dr. Cheruku an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 29 years of experience
  • 20 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English, Spanish
  • Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine
  • 4 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 11 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

Springfield Clinic Main Campus West

1025 S 6th St # 2Springfield, IL 62703
Mon8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri8:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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3.9 
29 Years of Experience 67 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English, Spanish Speaks English Speaks English
Springfield , ILSACRAMENTO , CAMontgomery , ALPEMBROKE PINES , FL
Med School: Osmania Medical College Med School: New York University Med School: Georgia State University Med School: University Central Del Caribe School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sailaja Cheruku

  • Aetna
  • Aetna Better Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • ESSENCE Healthcare
  • Health Alliance
  • Healthlink
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Molina Healthcare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • UnitedHealthcare

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sailaja Cheruku has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sailaja Cheruku has the following 11 areas of expertise

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

Certifications, License, & Education

29 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Illinois, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Southern Illinois University School Of Medicine

Medical School

Osmania Medical CollegeGraduated in 1997

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Frequently Asked Questions

What languages does Dr. Sailaja Cheruku speak?
Dr. Sailaja Cheruku speaks English and Spanish.
Does Dr. Sailaja Cheruku accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sailaja Cheruku accepts on their Vitals profile.
Is Dr. Sailaja Cheruku accepting new patients?
Dr. Sailaja Cheruku is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Sailaja Cheruku's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
How can I make an appointment with Dr. Sailaja Cheruku?
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Does Dr. Sailaja Cheruku accept virtual/telehealth appointments?
Dr. Sailaja Cheruku has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.

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