Dr. Rachel Chastanet
Bariatrics
Chesapeake, VA
34 years experience female
Locations
Chesapeake Weight Loss Consultants, PLLC
Chesapeake, VA
My office hours
Tuesday: 10am - 5:00pm
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Insurances accepted
Aetna
Anthem BC Life & Health Insurance Company
About
Bio
Rachel I. Chastanet, MD, FACP
Dr. Rachel Chastanet has spent much of her professional career treating the consequences of obesity, so she is delighted to be able to address the problem head-on as a weight loss doctor.
From the age of 12, Dr. Chastanet dedicated herself to becoming the best possible doctor, and graduated from the Penn State/Jefferson Medical College BS/MD program in 1987, at the age of 22. Since then she has practiced medicine with the Navy and Marine Corp, as a civilian, in hospitals, ships, clinics and tents. She taught hundreds of residents and students, and currently owns her own practice with her husband Bob, a Bariatric Surgeon.
Rachel is the mother of three sons and two dogs, teaches Sunday school and volunteers, but loves to read novels in her spare minutes.
SpecialtiesDoctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Doctors may have more than one area of specialty interest. Board certification in a specialty area means the doctor has completed formal training and has practice experience in that specialty, and has passed the certification examination from the corresponding accredited medical specialty board.
Bariatrics
Internal Medicine
Licenses
United States: Virginia
Doctor Q&A
220 Answers
83 Agrees
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A 31-year-old female asked:
Dr. Rachel Chastanet answered
34 years experience Bariatrics
Do pregnancy test : It is best to see your primary care doctor or gynecologist to evaluate the cause of your irregular periods and decide together on the best treatment. ... Read More
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A 24-year-old male asked:
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Seek care: Occasional difficulty sleeping due to worry /stress is normal and best treated with avoidance of caffeine, aerobic exercise and talking with friends, ... Read More
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A 26-year-old female asked:
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34 years experience Bariatrics
Period irregularity: Irregular periods are often caused by stress, either physical or emotional and irregular periods become more common in the late 40s approaching menopa ... Read More
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Aug 22, 2014
Dr. Chastanet is a good humored, knowledgeable, and caring physician. Bariatrics covers an area important to many of the HealthTap community.
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Mar 31, 2015
Dr. Chastanet is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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Mar 30, 2015
Dr. Chastanet is an amazing doctor! #nationaldoctorsday2015 #virtualflower1
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This was very helpful. Thanks! Thank you Dr. Rachel! I have already cut down on fats in my diet and also reducing the carbs. Simultaneously, I am planning on starting aerobics
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This made me feel good. Thanks! Scarring is what I should have said, thank you for your help! The itching is annoying to live with. Thank you again!!!
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This was very helpful. Thanks! i am really emmbarassed to go see a doctor but this could affect my health so i will go
Education & Training
Medical/Graduate school
Jefferson Medical College of Thomas Jefferson University, PA
Graduated 1987MD
Residency
EVMS
Completed 2000
Residency
EVMS
Completed 2000
Awards
Best of Chesapeake- Gold medal winner for Weight Loss Practice 2014
Affiliations
American College of Phyiscians
American Society of Bariatric Physicians
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