Shekhar Challa, MD
Gastroenterology • Topeka, KS • Since 1998
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About
KMC Gastroenterology is the gastroenterology division of Kansas Medical Clinic, PA (KMC) based in Topeka, KS. Highlights: - Services: endoscopic procedures and adoption of new GI technologies to serve Topeka and surrounding communities. - Organization: Part of privately held Kansas Medical Clinic, PA; headquartered in Topeka; 8 offices nationwide (with Topeka locations). - Contact/Location: Primary Topeka locations include 2921 SW Wanamaker Dr, Topeka, KS 66614 and 2200 SW 6th Ave., Suite 104, Topeka, KS 66606 (HQ). - Website: kmcpa.com - Key attributes: Medical practice group offering gastroenterology care as part of a larger multi-specialty clinic serving the Topeka area and nearby Kansas communities.
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FAQs
What doctors are at KMC Gastroenterology Topeka?
Dr. Shekhar Challa, Dr. Richard Tay, Dr. Nikisha Pandya.
What roles do staff have at KMC Research Center?
Nurse practitioners and research staff including Ms. Welborn, Ms. Rupp, Ms. Utech.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye (aggregating Google reviews): 4.2/5 stars (78 reviews)
- Weight Loss Clinic Care aggregate: 4.0/5 stars (60 reviews)
- WebMD: 3.5/5 stars (18 ratings with 3 written reviews)
Patients praise
- Welcoming, professional, and knowledgeable nursing staff
- Patients feeling comfortable and well-cared for during appointments or procedures
- Efficient, smooth process for some patients
- Clear explanation of findings and medical care from certain providers
Common complaints
- Difficulty reaching staff by phone or getting call backs
- Concerns regarding billing issues (preventative vs diagnostic coding)
- Complaints about administrative processes such as appointment scheduling or communication
- Reports of perceived impersonal care or limited bedside manner from physicians
- Specific negative experiences reported during endoscopic procedures
"Everything was a quick and smooth process. No long wait times, no miscommunication, no games, strictly business... They treated me like a friend instead of a patient."
- Patient review on weightlossclinic.care"Dr Challa is rude, arrogant, doesnt care for patients, no bedside manners... This place is a waste of money and time."
- Patient review on WebMD"Everyone was very nice and professional. I was super nervous but they helped a lot . I would recommend"
- Patient review on Birdeye/GoogleSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 - sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- KMC Introduces New Skin Cancer Treatment — TK Business Magazine - Sep 12, 2025
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- New tech helps McPherson hospital treat digestive problems locally - Jul 9, 2026
- Stormont Vail Community News - Stormont Vail Health - Mar 3, 2026
- Stormont Vail Community News - Stormont Vail Health - Mar 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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