United Hospital Center Gastroenterology | Bridgeport, WV
Gastroenterology • Parkersburg, WV
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
527 Medical Park Dr, Suite 402, Bridgeport, WV 26330
Phone
681-342-3690
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Vitals - Uhc Gastroenterology: BRIDGEPORT, WV: Provider ratings shown (e.g., 3.7, 4.1, 4.3, 4.5) but no overall practice rating displayed in the snippet (N/A (snippet indicates 'Be first to leave a review' for practice))
- Vitals - Dr. Kimberly J. Fairley (Bridgeport, WV): 4.5 (average rating) (Showing 1-6 of 6 reviews)
- WebMD - Dr. Tariq Hammad (Bridgeport, WV): 4.0/5 average rating (3 ratings with 1 review)
- WebMD - UHC Gastroenterology practice: No rating yet (prompt to 'Write A Review' and indicates 'Be the first to leave a review') (0 reviews)
- WebMD - WVU United Hospital Center (hospital page): N/A (snippet shows 2 reviews but does not display an overall star rating) (2 reviews)
- Healthgrades - United Hospital Center Gastroenterology (Bridgeport): N/A (snippet does not include numeric rating) (N/A)
- Health US News - United Hospital Center gastroenterologists: Example: patient rating 4/5 for some gastroenterologists (e.g., Dr. Fairley shown as 4/5) (Example: 10 reviews for Dr. Fairley (on US News snippet))
Patients praise
- Some reviewers praise thoroughness and caring communication from specific UHC gastroenterology clinicians (e.g., Dr. Fairley: 'Thorough, kind, skilled, smart, caring')
- Some reviewers report good explanations and follow-up, and positive patient satisfaction indicators on WebMD ('Staff was courteous' and 'Provided follow-up as needed')
- Positive procedural outcomes are implied by reviews mentioning multiple scopes and improvement after treatment (Dr. Fairley)
Common complaints
- Negative reviews include delays and inconsistent care/attention (e.g., hospital review describing long waits, IV leaking, delayed meds on the WVU United Hospital Center page)
- A negative patient experience on WebMD for Dr. Hammad includes allegations of raising voice and refusal to refill 'life saving medicine'
- A negative review for Dr. Fairley mentions disagreement about pain management and post-procedure statements/gossiping allegations
""Absolutely the best!!! Has completed several “scopes” on myself, family and friends. I can not say enough positive things about Dr. Fairley.""
— Vitals – Dr. Kimberly J. Fairley (Bridgeport, WV) review text""...He actually raised his voice (yelled or barked at) at the patient... and he refused to refill the prescription... Refusing lifesaving medicine...""
— WebMD – Dr. Tariq Hammad (Bridgeport, WV) review text (quoted)""Arrived at UHC at 12 pm was in pain was not offered any not even Tylenol... The IV leaked the whole time... 5 hours for blood work and one...""
— WebMD – WVU United Hospital Center (Bridgeport, WV) review textSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Dr. Tariq Hammad, MD - Gastroenterologist in Bridgeport, WV — Oct 16, 2025
- United Hospital Center - WVU Medicine — Jul 7, 2026
- About | United Hospital Center — Aug 15, 2025
- WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center - LinkedIn — Jul 8, 2026
- WVU Medicine (WVU Health System) - e-WV — Apr 23, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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Summary: WVU Medicine Camden Clark Medical Center is a nonprofit, 302-bed acute care hospital serving the Mid-Ohio Valley from Parkersburg, WV. For more than a century, it acts as the region’s primary source for advanced health care and wellness, offering a broad range of services with up-to-date medical technology and a highly trained staff. The center is accredited by The Joint Commission and operates as the community hospital for Parkersburg and surrounding areas, employing about 206 staff. Focused on comprehensive health care, Camden Clark is part of WVU Medicine and maintains a strong local presence for digestive and other specialty care in the Parkersburg area.
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