Gastroenterology | Hickory, NC - Frye Regional Medical Center
Gastroenterology • Hickory, NC • Since 1911
About
Summary: Frye Regional Medical Center in Hickory, NC offers comprehensive gastroenterology services as part of a full-range healthcare system. The 355-bed private facility, established in 1911, features over 300 physicians across 35+ specialties and a large clinical staff dedicated to quality care. The center provides inpatient and outpatient services and has GI-focused physicians and support staff to diagnose and treat digestive health conditions. Location: 420 N Center St, Hickory, NC 28601. Contact: 828-315-5000.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
1771 Tate Blvd SE #101, Hickory, NC 28602
Phone
+1-828-315-5000
portal.Frye@lpnt.net
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What conditions does Gastroenterology cover?
Digestive system diseases and disorders, including esophagus, stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 3.8/5 (Dr. John Meier, Healthgrades) (6 ratings)
- Vitals: 3.7/5 (Dr. Caroll Koscheski, Vitals)
- Vitals: 4.0/5 (Dr. John Meier, Vitals) (2 reviews)
- FryeCare Physicians website: 4.9/5 (Digestive Health/Gastroenterology providers) (42 reviews)
Patients praise
- Experienced gastroenterology staff and providers
- Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and procedures like endoscopy and colonoscopy
- Convenient location for local patients
- Some patients report courteous, clear communication and positive procedure experiences
Common complaints
- Reports of rude, brusque, or dismissive bedside manner from some providers
- Difficulties with appointment scheduling and long wait times for consultations
- Perceived lack of flexibility in treatment options or face-to-face discussions
- Frustration regarding communication from office staff or delays in relaying test results
"PUSHY. Rude and brusque. Terrible bedside manner. Won't work with people who don't have anyone to drive them... Avoid this person at all costs."
— Healthgrades review of Dr. John Meier"Dr. Meier is the best doctor. He did my colonoscopy procedure. He is pleasant and courteous and explained everything in a way I could understand clearly. The entire staff was very friendly."
— Vitals review of Dr. John Meier"I really regret writing this review. I was appointed to Dr Richardson, but she has yet to speak to me about my diagnosis. Every discussion about my diagnosis was from her nurse, who would call me."
— Vitals review of Dr. Gaa O. RichardsonSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- FryeCare Gastroenterology Welcomes New Nurse Practitioner - WHKY — Jun 10, 2026
- Genevieve Morales joins Hickory's FryeCare Gastroenterology — Jun 28, 2026
- Morgan Brinkman Joins Gastroenterology Associates — Sep 29, 2025
- 2026 Best ASC Endoscopy Recognition from U.S. News & World Report — May 28, 2026
- Emily C. Diggs, PA - Physician Assistant in Hickory, NC — May 14, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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