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6100 Executive BlvdSuite 301North Bethesda, MD 20852
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Summary
- Dr. Karen Chachu, located in North Bethesda and National Harbor, MD, is a gastroenterologist specializing in general gastroenterology and inflammatory bowel disease. She completed her medical education at Washington University in St. Louis in 2009, followed by a residency in internal medicine and a fellowship in gastroenterology, both at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. She further specialized with a fellowship in inflammatory bowel disease. From 2015 to 2024, she served as an Assistant Professor at Duke University School of Medicine, where she became an Associate Professor in 2024 until 2026. Her research includes work on biomarkers for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, with multiple publications in high-impact journals. She holds certifications from Epic Systems Corporation for CMS Meaningful Use.
Education & Training
University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Inflammatory Bowel Disease, 2014 - 2015- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemFellowship, Gastroenterology, 2011 - 2015
- University of Pennsylvania Health SystemResidency, Internal Medicine, 2009 - 2011
WashU MedicineClass of 2009
Certifications & Licensure
DC State Medical License 2025 - 2028
VA State Medical License 2025 - 2028
NC State Medical License 2015 - 2027
MD State Medical License 2025 - 2026
PA State Medical License 2009 - 2016
American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification Beacon Oncology 2014 Certified Module, Epic Systems Corporation, 2016-2017
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 3 citationsChallenges in IBD Research 2024: Novel Technologies.Shalini Prasad, Raymond K Cross, Mary Beth Monroe, Michael T Dolinger, Rachel Motte
Inflammatory Bowel Diseases. 2024-05-23 - White Paper: American Gastroenterological Association Position Statement: The Future of IBD Care in the United States-Removing Barriers and Embracing Opportunities.M Anthony Sofia, Joseph D Feuerstein, Leslie Narramore, Karen A Chachu, Sarah Streett
Clinical Gastroenterology and Hepatology. 2024-05-01 - 65 citationsAGA Clinical Practice Guideline on the Role of Biomarkers for the Management of Crohn's Disease.Ashwin N Ananthakrishnan, Jeremy Adler, Jeremy Adler, Karen A Chachu, Nghia H Nguyen
Gastroenterology. 2023-12-01
Press Mentions
A Pill and a Novel Mechanism to Treat IBD-Related InflammationAugust 13th, 2026
How to Handle the Emotional Side of Ulcerative ColitisDecember 9th, 2016
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Crohn's and Colitis FoundationMember
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