Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD

Gastroenterology*MaleAge 62

Gastroenterology*

Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD is a gastroenterologist in Belleville, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pai has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK MEDICAL COLLEGE in 1986. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Memorial Hospital Belleville and HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD

Practice

2810 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 716 Belleville, IL 62223
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Accepting new patients

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Pai is affiliated with HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital O Fallon, a highly rated hospital.

Dr. Pai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Pai specializes in the area of Gastroenterology. See board certifications
  • Easy Scheduling
    Patients said scheduling was easy. See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ See hospitals

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Dr. Pai's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Pai

3.7
57 ratings, 29 with a written review
5 star
58%
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4 star
9%
9%
3 star
0%
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2 star
12%
12%
1 star
21%
21%

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Still waiting on a call back 3 days now to answer
Dr friendly and caring
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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LorraineCarmack – Aug 05, 2023
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Impossible to speak to someone
While I have no issue with Dr. Pai himself, the staff here are extremely incompetent? Lazy? Uncaring? Maybe all these things. Received a letter from this office 10 days ago and have tried to contact the office since then to clarify a situation. Have left 4 or 5 messages and have yet to get a call back. So, I agree completely with other reviewer--try answering your phone, or calling patients back, or we'll be going somewhere else.
What went well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
2 others found this helpful
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Jul 18, 2023
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CSA
Not Good
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
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Jul 06, 2023
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WOW! Keeping looking around ...
First off let me explain that I teetered with ranking this at 2-stars. I'm giving 2 stars because I survived, It could have been a worse situation and the staff wasn't as bad as some may have encountered on their own personal experiences. Thank God the was no requirement for wearing masks any longer though. I had a colonoscopy and endoscopy last Thursday. To begin with and from a "customer service" standpoint I cannot figure out why he requires physically bringing all medications to EACH appointment that you have with him, regardless of the medications already being documented in your records and no changes whatsoever. But they WILL send you home if you happen to forget bringing the actual prescription bottles with you for each appointment. Also, he has no online check-in for any appointments. Very archaic for these days. I found the staff as being professional but seemingly overworked and testy because of that. My appointment for the procedure was for early afternoon for some
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 18, 2023
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my first colonoscopy was no a good experience
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
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Daniela – Feb 02, 2023
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Excellent experience
My first visit to this office was excellent. Each and everyone who worked with me were kind, friendly and respectful. I had an endoscopy and colonoscopy 13 years ago at a local hospital. All went well. Dr. Pai was my gastroenterologist then and now, visiting his private practice exceeded my expectations. My thanks to all who work there.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Sep 10, 2022
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Try answering your phone once in a while or calling your patients back.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Chhffklncf – Jul 03, 2022
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I recently had a procedure at Dr. Pai's office. Everyone there was great. Kendra and Adrian were my nurses. They were very kind. I barely felt the IV start (thank you, Kendra). I was done, and ready to be picked up in an efficient amount of time. Dr. Pai is a very good doctor. I am an RN and have known him for many years. I highly recommend him. I wouldn't go anywhere else!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
5 others found this helpful
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Sep 22, 2021
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Absolutely amazing service! Brought my grandmother here for treatment and the front desk manager was extremely helpful and caring! I would highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Aug 12, 2021
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Have recomendhed Dr Pai to several people. Has helped me so much with IBS. Staff members were all helpful and attentive.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Joyce Riley in Bellville, IL – Dec 12, 2019
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I saw Ashley and Dr Pai. They were very friendly and informative. Easy to get a appointment and would recommend.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Jul 02, 2019
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Great Experience with Colonoscopy, Decided to have done with no anesthesia so I could see what is going on inside. Best decision. Dr. Pae was vocal in telling me things as he traveled through the colon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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James Bugger in Highland, IL – Jun 08, 2019
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The staff and doctor assistants are always nice and considerant of my needs and problem i,am having just all around pleasant atmosphere.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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May 02, 2019
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The staff was great and very attentive. I didn't see Dr Pai much but most of the interaction is with the staff anyhow so I was very happy with my overall experience.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Apr 09, 2019
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best service i have ever had people do a super job from top to bottom thanks you very much
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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CraigMiller in belleville, IL – Feb 06, 2019
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Dr. Pai and his staff were absolutely amazing!! They got me in right away and had my colonoscopy scheduled within a week! I was so nervous as this was my first procedure I've ever had! The front desk girls were so nice! The nurses were amazing, the anesthesiologist was awesome and talked me through everything and Dr. Pai did a phenomenal job! I couldn't tell anything was done after the fact! I highly recommend them for anything you need!! I will definitely be using them for any future problems!
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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Abbie Switzer in O'Fallon, IL – Jan 19, 2019
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Put me at ease, professionalism outstanding by all staff!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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J.H. in Belleville, IL – Nov 27, 2018
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First my grandmother saw Dr. Pai. He decided 1 Capsule endoscopy didn't work, lets do another...she couldn't get any food down at this point. We saw another Doctor! There were 3 Capsules stuck in her, and she had a serious infection! Yesterday my grandpa started bleeding from his rectum, and passed out! He got to the ER Sunday around 9:30 and it is now 4:30 p.m. Monday; he is in a room, has had several transfusions! Now Dr. Pai is running his 16th blood test to determine the plan of action!?
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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Belleville – Sep 25, 2018
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Excellent doctor, diagnosis and treats well.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Supraja Jilakara in Glen Allen, VA – Aug 15, 2018
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This who process was a joke. From the office staff to the endoscopy to the follow up process. The left hand doesn't know what the right hand is doing at any point in time! I don't recommend this place at all! The office staff never responds to messages, you get calls weeks later with test results stating 2 different things. Total nightmare. We will never go back or refer anyone to this guy!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
4 others found this helpful
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GIDoctorJoke in Millstadt, IL – Jul 03, 2018
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biography

Dr. Vasantha Pai, MD is a gastroenterologist in Belleville, IL and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Pai has extensive experience in Esophageal Disorders and Pancreatic Disease. He graduated from KARNATAK UNIVERSITY / KARNATAK...read more
  • Gastroenterology

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  • Karnatak University / Karnatak Medical College

    Medical School, 1986
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Gastroenterology
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Dr. Pai is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Gastroenterology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Southern Illinois Endoscopy2810 Frank Scott Pkwy W Ste 716 Belleville, IL 62223
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    Affiliated Hospitals

    • HSHS St. Elizabeth's Hospital

      1 Saint Elizabeth Blvd
      O Fallon, IL 62269
      Recipient of 4
      hospital awards

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • HSHS St. Joseph's Hospital Breese

      9515 Holy Cross Ln
      Breese, IL 62230

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      89%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      1% higher than the national average

      85%
      Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Memorial Hospital Belleville

      4500 Memorial Dr
      Belleville, IL 62226
      Recipient of 3
      hospital awards

      Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      Outstanding Patient Experience Award™ (2024)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      81%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      6% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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