--- title: "Dr. Chandra S. Veluru | Gastroenterologist in Yuba City, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Chandra S. Veluru, M.D. practices Gastroenterology in Yuba City, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chandra-s-veluru-1046233623" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Chandra S. Veluru, M.D. ![Chandra S. Veluru, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/H24zF-MhnYckmzpTBto3GmFlDKtax2xURtjTTrugAxU/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.7/5 [(188 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Chandra S. Veluru, M.D. ## Gastroenterology - Accepting new patients [460 Plumas Blvd.Suite 201Yuba City, CA 95991](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=460+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) ## Request a referral Contact our referral team Monday through Friday, 8:00 am — 5:00 pm [888-834-1788](tel:+18888341788) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chandra-s-veluru-1046233623#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chandra-s-veluru-1046233623#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chandra-s-veluru-1046233623#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-chandra-s-veluru-1046233623#provider-services) ## About Dr. Veluru Languages English, Telugu (Fluent), and Hindi (Fluent) Gender Male Ages treated Adults only Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Professional highlights American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, American College of Physicians. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include swimming, playing tennis and cricket. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Kurnool Medical College, India **Internship:** Case Western (MetroHealth) Reserve University **Residency:** Case Western (MetroHealth) Reserve University **Fellowship:** Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Case Western (MetroHealth) Reserve University, Cleveland, OH ## Board certifications - Gastroenterology ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Sutter North Medical Group ### Other - Surgery Center Division ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (3 plans)** ### Aetna - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (16 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (22 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans **Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations (8 plans)** ### Cigna - Currently in 2027 Contract Negotiations - Allegiance Benefit Plan Management - Cigna Global Health Advantage (PPO) - Cigna International Plan - EPO Plan - Indemnity Plan - Open Access Plus (PPO) - Point of Service Open Access (POS) - Preferred Provider Organization (PPO) Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [460 Plumas Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/460-plumas-care-center-1043246915) 460 Plumas Blvd. Suite 201 Yuba City, CA 95991 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=460+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) [530-749-3650](tel:+15307493650) 530-749-3181 Sunday Closed Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Tuesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Wednesday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Thursday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm Saturday Closed ## Areas of expertise Explore the services and treatments this provider may offer. **Clinical expertise** ### Procedures - Bilio-Pancreatic Endoscopy - Capsule Endoscopy - Cholangiopancreatography - [Colonoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colonoscopy) - Colorectal Cancer Screening - Endoscopic Mucosal Resection - Endoscopic ultrasound - [Endoscopy](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/endoscopy) - Esophagogastroduodenoscopy - Fecal Incontinence Therapy - Fiberoptic endoscopy - GERD Treatment - Hepatobiliary Interventions - [Liver transplant](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-transplant) - Probiotics - Sigmoidoscopy - Therapeutic Endoscopy ### Conditions - Acute peptic ulcer disease - Anal Cancer - Autoimmune hepatitis - Autoimmune Skin Disease - Bacterial pink eye - Barrett's esophagus - Biliary Disease - Biliary sludge - Cancer Genetics - Celiac disease - Cholelithiasis - Chronic idiopathic constipation - Chronic pancreatitis - Colitis - [Colon and rectal cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - [Colon cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/colorectal-cancer) - Colorectal Neoplasia - [Diabetes](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/diabetes) - Diabetic foot - Drug-Induced Liver Injury - Encopresis - Esophageal diseases - Esophageal diverticulum - Esophageal varices - Fabry Disease - Familial adenomatous polyposis (FAP) - Fecal impaction - Fulminant Hepatic Failure - Gallbladder disease - Genetic Diseases - GERD - Heartburn - Hemochromatosis - Hemophilia - Hepatic encephalopathy - Hepatitis - Hepatitis C in Pregnancy - Hepato-renal syndrome - Hepatocellular Carcinoma - HIV and Hepatitis Co-Infection - Huntington's Disease - Ileitis - Irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) - [Liver cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-bile-duct-cancer) - [Liver disease](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/liver-care) - Nonalcoholic steatohepatitis - Obesity - [Pancreatic cancer](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pancreatic-cancer) - Pancreatic diseases - Pancreatobiliary disease - Portal hypertension - Puberty - Small intestinal bacterial overgrowth (SIBO) - Stomach Cancer - VIPoma - Viral hepatitis - Wilson's disease ### Reasons for visit - Autoimmune Liver Disease Care - Cancer Family Syndromes - Hepatology - Nutrition consultation - Pancreatobiliary Care - Tropical Gastroenterology ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Gastroenterology](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology) - [Gastroenterology evaluation and diagnostic](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/gastroenterology-evaluation-diagnostic) ## Similar providers nearby - ![Megan N. Haddy](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/o50skutWdyjsbqXAzBHyxkYLshsLelphdNJAp7Ef_Vs/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Megan N. Haddy, PA-C](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/megan-n-haddy-1046250911) 460 Plumas Blvd. Suite 201 Yuba City, CA 95991 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=460+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) \+ 1 location [530-749-3650](tel:+15307493650) #### Gastroenterology - New patients, please call for availability - ![Saad Q. Aziz](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/22zjeOi84FOc9djhGWXAaoPzs1H5GFZni75SjsyrC9M/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) ### [Saad Q. Aziz, D.O.](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-saad-q-aziz-1046248125) (276) 460 Plumas Blvd. Suite 201 Yuba City, CA 95991 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=460+Plumas+Blvd.+Yuba+City%2C+CA+95991+US) [530-749-3650](tel:+15307493650) #### Gastroenterology - Accepting new patients ### Disclaimer _This provider directory is provided as a convenience to you. It is not intended as a recommendation, referral or endorsement of any particular provider. Physicians are not employees or agents of Sutter Health or its subsidiaries. The information is submitted by each doctor and we make no guarantee or warranty as to the accuracy of the information. You should verify the accuracy of the information directly with the provider's office._ _All doctors on this site are in the Sutter system. 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