Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley
Gastroenterology • Hickory, NC
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
415 N Center Street Suite 300, Hickory, NC 28601
Phone
(828) 328-3300
kmfulbright@cvmc.us
Opening Hours
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday and Friday: 8:30am - 5:00pm
Services Offered
Team
Insurance & Payment
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FAQs
What are the cancellation policies for office visits?
Office Visits: All appointments for office visits must be canceled by 4:00 pm the day before your appointment to avoid a $50 cancellation fee.
What are the cancellation policies for procedures?
Procedures: All appointments for procedures must be canceled or rescheduled five working days in advance to avoid a $200 cancellation fee.
What should I bring to my office visit?
Insurance Cards, Applicable Co-pay, Current Driver’s License or other Photo I.D., Any completed paperwork that was mailed to you beforehand.
How do I schedule a screening colonoscopy if I am healthy and have no symptoms?
Call 828-624-1358 to schedule; a registered nurse will take your medical history over the phone and schedule your appointment.
If I am having symptoms, what is required to get a colonoscopy?
You need a referral from your Primary Care Physician.
Where can I find information about staff qualifications or bios?
Not fully specified in the provided text; there are bios mentionings (Alicia, Dr. Koscheski, Dr. Diamonti) but no complete contact or credential details given in this excerpt.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- US News Health (Catawba Valley Medical Center Gastroenterologists list): 4 / 5 (Patient Experience) (29 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gaa Richardson): 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Gaa Richardson doctor profile): 3.5–3.8 star range shown on Vitals pages (varies by specialty listing view) (Not clearly stated in provided snippets)
Patients praise
- Patients report good experiences and that the practice makes time for patients on the US News listing
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- A Nextdoor user described the practice as “EXCELLENT”
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- Some Healthgrades reviews praise clinical expertise and recommendations
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Common complaints
- Some reviews report problems with billing/errors and being dismissed
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- Some reviews criticize communication/timeliness of care (e.g., tests reviewed late, medication refill delays) and feeling unheard
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- Other reviews describe difficulty scheduling, long waits, and provider attitude/bedside manner issues
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"“Patient Experience. 4 / 5. 29 Reviews. Patients Recommend, Makes Time for Patients …”"
— US News Health - Catawba Valley Medical Center Gastroenterologists list"“I really regret writing this review… medication was called in to my pharmacy… it took 3 weeks to call in a refill… still have not heard from Dr. Richardson.”"
— Vitals - Dr. Gaa O. Richardson, MD"“I have been a Crohn's patient of Dr. Simon Allport since 2004…”"
— Yelp - Gastroenterology Associates (Hickory)Synthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- 2026 Best ASC Endoscopy Recognition from U.S. News & World Report — May 28, 2026
- Morgan Brinkman Joins Gastroenterology Associates — Sep 29, 2025
- Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley Endoscopy Center Recognized Among North Carolina’s Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers - Catawba Valley Health System — May 26, 2026
- FryeCare Gastroenterology Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner - WHKY — Jun 10, 2026
- Genevieve Morales joins Hickory's FryeCare Gastroenterology — Jun 28, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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