
Virginia Gastroenterology Institute
Gastroenterology • Portsmouth, VA • Since 2016 • 1 (new location at Sentara BelleHarbour) locations
About
Virginia Gastroenterology Institute (Virginia Gastro) is a private medical practice founded in 2016 and based in Suffolk, VA, serving the Tidewater area. Led by Dr. Pramod Malik, the clinic specializes in gastrointestinal and liver care, including endoscopic procedures. They operate two offices in Suffolk, VA, and market quality, compassionate, and integrity-driven care. Key details: - Services: Gastroenterology and liver specialties; endoscopic surgery - Locations: 4017 River Park Dr, Suffolk, VA 23435 (two office addresses listed) - Contact: (757) 942-2566 - Website: virginiagastro.com - Population served: Hampton Roads region; primarily U.S. patients
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
Sentara BelleHarbour location (new) / Suffolk, VA
Phone
757-704-5870
hello@gotechark.com
Opening Hours
Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Birdeye: 1.8/5 (5 reviews)
- bdir.in: 1.0/5 (3 reviews)
- Yelp: 3.5/5 (Not explicitly stated)
Patients praise
- Specific doctors highly recommended by patients (e.g., Dr. Goldin, Dr. Mark Lawson)
- Expertise in endoscopic procedures mentioned as a service offering
Common complaints
- Limited patient feedback available online
- Low overall ratings in some instances (e.g., 1.0/5 to 1.8/5)
"Not sure if they do, but I really really really have to recommend Dr. Goldin with Gastrointestinal liver specialists of tidewater. He is absolutely amazing"
— Nextdoor user recommendation"Dr. Mark Lawson in Harbourview is AMAZING."
— Nextdoor user recommendationSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- New, Advanced Endoscopy System to Help Improve Patient Care at University Gastroenterology - RINewsToday Endoscopy at University Gastroenterology — Dec 1, 2025
- 15 years of top endoscopy accreditation for Portsmouth | Practice Plus Group — Jun 22, 2026
- Celebrating two decades of Portsmouth patient care | Practice Plus Group — Nov 25, 2025
- Dr. Philip Trupiano, DO, Gastroenterologist | East Greenwich, RI | WebMD — May 8, 2026
- Press Release Virginia Gastroenterology Institute Introduces Olympus EVIS X1 Endoscopy System — Among the First in the Region - Virginia Gastroenterology — Mar 11, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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