NC Top Docs Approves Dr. Karen Chachu For 2025

NC Top Docs Approves Dr. Karen Chachu For 2025

Dr. Karen Chachu has been reviewed and approved by NC Top Docs for 2025. Dr. Chachu is a board-certified gastroenterologist, whose practice focuses on the care of patients with digestive diseases, with particular expertise in inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease. Dr. Chachu brings not only deep clinical knowledge but also a strong commitment to building trust-based, collaborative relationships with her patients—something she believes is at the heart of meaningful and effective care.

Dr. Chachu received her MD and PhD from Washington University in St. Louis in 2009, and went on to complete her residency in Internal Medicine and fellowship in Gastroenterology at the University of Pennsylvania, completing both by 2015. She is board-certified in Gastroenterology by the American Board of Internal Medicine.

Dr. Chachu’s clinical interests are deeply rooted in the evolving treatment landscape for IBD. She finds this work especially rewarding, noting that the growing range of therapies and continuing innovation offer real hope and improved quality of life for patients living with chronic gastrointestinal conditions. Dr. Chachu’s approach is grounded in empathy and partnership, helping patients navigate complex medical decisions through open communication and shared goals.

Outside of her clinical responsibilities, Dr. Chachu enjoys a wide range of interests including traveling, visiting museums, watching films, reading, and cultivating tropical plants—a passion that reflects the same care and patience she brings to her work in medicine.

Dr. Chachu continues to advance the field of gastroenterology through her clinical expertise, thoughtful patient care, and dedication to improving the lives of those living with chronic digestive diseases.


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