Central Virginia’s Most Awarded GI Practice
Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc. offers comprehensive gastrointestinal care throughout Central Virginia. Our aim is to effectively treat your digestive illness so that you can get back to enjoying life as quickly as possible. We provide detailed information about your gastrointestinal concerns, along with explanations of your treatment options, so that you can participate fully in your care.
Our gastroenterologists in Richmond work closely with primary care physicians and a variety of specialists, and we accept most major insurance plans. To make an appointment, contact us today!
Colonoscopies & Preparation
Endoscopies & Preparation
Hemorrhoid Treatment
Scans & Ultrasounds
Thank you to our patients for honoring us with their votes for Best Gastroenterologists in Richmond Magazine for 2024! Thank you for giving us the privilege to care for you and your loved ones.
At Gastrointestinal Specialists, our patients' comfort always comes first.
Our team is able to provide personalized GI care and perform an array of GI treatments & procedures for patients across Central Virginia. We recognize that patients have better outcomes when they are actively participating in their own health journey, and approach each patient’s digestive symptoms and conditions with that in mind. Our team of providers are Board-Certified in Gastroenterology and can provide both traditional and highly-specialized interventional GI care.
COVID-19 Precautions & Protocol
Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc., has followed and will continue to follow all guidelines to the continued threat posed by the COVID-19 virus. We are implementing careful operational restrictions and thorough sanitation measures. The health, safety, and well-being of our patients and staff continue to be our main priority.
We are following CDC-recommended precautions and are thoroughly disinfecting our locations three times a day. We have instituted social distancing in our waiting areas and wellness checkpoints. All patients will be assessed and cleared before being allowed to enter. We are requiring all of our personnel to wear masks and all patients to be masked during their office visits. If you do not currently have a mask, we will be happy to provide one. To further minimize risk, we ask that additional family members/friends remain in their vehicles.
If you have a fever, have lower respiratory/breathing issues, have recently traveled, have ANY flu-like symptoms, and/or have been exposed to COVID-19, please give us a call before your appointment. Our scheduling team will be pleased to assist you.
Procedure Visits
The protocols outlined above for our office visits are also being followed at our outpatient endoscopy centers; the Virginia Endoscopy Group. If you are having a procedure at one of Richmond’s area hospitals, please refer to their website or paperwork you may have been given as each location may have a slightly different policy.1 in 23 Men and 1 in 25 Women
will be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in their lifetime*
151,000+ Adults
are estimated to be diagnosed with colorectal cancer in the US this year*
Age 45
is the recommended age to start screening for colorectal cancer
Colorectal cancer is the 2nd leading cause of cancer related deaths in the US
Colonoscopy reduces the incidence of cancer by 89%
*The above statistics were sourced from The American Cancer Society's Colorectal Cancer Statistics for 2021
Many patients with colon and rectal cancers in the early stages have NO symptoms. There is a much greater chance that cancers will advance and carry a larger risk of cancer related death once symptoms develop. This is why cancer SCREENING is extremely important, even if you don't have symptoms. Don't let undetected colorectal cancer get in the way of your future. It could save your life!
Hear What Our Patients Have to Say
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"Everyone was so nice and very easy to talk to. I have been coming to this group for more than eighteen years now, and wouldn't change. Great staff and doctors."
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"As a retired OR Nurse I have different expectations from my personal health care providers. They have always cared about me as an individual and have always answered my questions and concerns with patience. This entire practice is excellent."
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"Prompt, courteous and friendly. Great bedside manner. Very reassuring. Good discussion about the process and follow-up. Listened to and answered all questions."
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"Professional staff, my situation was explained thoroughly, my options spelled out, and I was treated with respect and given time to decide a course of action."
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"My experience was nothing but good everybody was very helpful to me and they put my mind at ease let me know that they were going to take care of me for my colonoscopy and I went out there feeling much better so I thank everybody there for that love and support."
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"It was the first time in a long time I felt heard. Young, Black, and a Woman, I definitely felt overlooked in the past since typically Gi problems are associate with a certain age & demographic."
Ready for an appointment? We're here for you.
To get started, you can reach out to us by giving us a call at 804.285.8206 or filling out the following form.
Still have questions?
We're happy to answer any questions or concerns you may have. We've heard it all! Feel free to reach out to us however you are most comfortable. Here is more information on colonscopies and common questions that we get from patients regarding colonoscopies: