Summary

Dr. Shirley Chai is a family medicine physician with 25 years of experience providing comprehensive care for patients of all ages. She earned her medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed her family medicine residency at Riverside Regional Medical Center. Dr. Chai is board certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and speaks English.

Dr. Chai practices at Sentara Family Medicine Physicians in Virginia Beach, Virginia, and maintains hospital privileges at Sentara Princess Anne Hospital. She has particular expertise in managing high cholesterol and lipid disorders in children and teenagers. Her practice includes routine blood testing and preventive care such as flu vaccinations. Patients rate Dr. Chai 4.5 out of 5 stars for her compassionate and thorough approach to family healthcare.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.5
  • 25 years of experience
  • 57 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Riverside Hosp, Family Medicine
  • 11 written reviews
  • 1 award
  • 1 specialty
  • 7 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Awards

  • Vitals Preferred Provider

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Office Location

Sentara Family Medicine Physicians

1024 First Colonial Rd Ste 102Virginia Beach, VA 23454
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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4.5 
25 Years of Experience 6 Years of Experience 2 Years of Experience 32 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available Virtual Visit Available
Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English Speaks English
Virginia Beach , VABaltimore , MDFairfax , VAFairfax , VA
Med School: VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine Med School: George Washington University School Of Medicine & Health Sciences
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Shirley S. Chai

  • Aetna
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna Better Health
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Anthem Blue Cross - HMO
  • Anthem Blue Cross - Medicare
  • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • APWU
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Federal Employees Program
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield - PPO
  • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEHA
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Humana - Medicare
  • Humana - Medicare (Advantage HMO)
  • Innovation Health
  • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs
  • Magellan Health
  • Magellan Health - DSNP
  • Magellan Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • Molina Healthcare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • Optima Health
  • Optima Health - HMO
  • Optima Health - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Optima Health - Medicare
  • Optima Health - POS
  • Optima Health - PPO
  • State Farm
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Transamerica
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • UnitedHealthcare - PPO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UnitedHealthOne
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan
  • Virginia Premier Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)

Medical Specialties

Shirley S. Chai has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Shirley S. Chai has the following 7 areas of expertise

  • Check-up
  • Contraception
  • Family Planning
  • Immunization
  • Influenza
  • Weight Loss
  • Weight Loss (non-surgical)

Certifications, License, & Education

25 Years Experience

Shirley S. Chai holds an expired medical license in the state of Virginia. They are board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Board Certifications

Board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Virginia that expired in 2026.

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Riverside Hosp, Family Medicine and Riverside Regional Medical Center Program.

Medical School

Graduated from VA Commonwealth University School Of Medicine in 2001 and Virginia Commonwealth University, School of Medicine, Richmond in 2001.

NPI Number

Shirley S. Chai's NPI number is 1770558082.

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Which hospitals is Shirley S. Chai affiliated with?
Shirley S. Chai is affiliated with Sentara Princess Anne Hospital.

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