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Gastroenterology • Richmond, VA • Since 1983
About
Gastrointestinal Specialists (Gastrova) is a Richmond, VA-based group of GI doctors and advanced practice providers offering comprehensive digestive care across central Virginia. Key points: - Organization: Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc. (private partnership) with 16 board-certified gastroenterologists and 6 NPs/PAs. - Experience: 30+ years serving the Greater Richmond area; founded 1983. - Services: Full range of GI and liver diseases, including GI bleeding, biliary tract disease, inflammatory bowel disease, peptic ulcers, GI motility disorders, pancreatic disease, GI cancers, and benign neoplasms; endoscopy centers for routine diagnostics and therapeutic procedures. - Locations: 7 offices across central Virginia, with seven office addresses in and around Richmond; procedures performed at two endoscopy centers for convenient access. - Contact: Main phone options and email (info@gastrova.com); website gastrova.com. - Population/reach: Serves central Virginia with a team-based approach (board-certified gastroenterologists + advanced practice providers). If you’re specifically seeking gastroenterologists in Richmond, this group provides extensive local coverage, multiple Richmond-area offices, and endoscopy services for convenient diagnosis and treatment.
Clinic Type
Gastroenterology
Address
2369 Staples Mill Road, Suite 100, Richmond, VA, US
Phone
804-285-8206
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Not published — contact the clinic to confirm hours.
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What kind of care does Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc. offer?
Comprehensive GI care with information about GI concerns and treatment options; accepts most major insurance; personalized GI care and a range of GI treatments and procedures.
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What Patients Say
Overall sentiment across review platforms: mixed
- Healthgrades: 4.8/5 (181)
- Vitals: 4.6/5 (97)
- Vitals: 4.9/5 (47)
- Vitals: 4.9/5 (53)
- Birdeye: 4.7/5 (88)
Patients praise
- doctors are often praised for being thorough and knowledgeable
- many patients report excellent bedside manner and listening skills in individual physicians
- clear explanations of medical conditions and procedures are frequently mentioned
- professional and effective care for specific GI procedures like colonoscopies
Common complaints
- difficulties with office staff communication and responsiveness
- frustrations with long wait times and appointment scheduling issues
- concerns regarding billing accuracy and coding
- perceived lack of patient-centered care or feeling like a number in an assembly line
- some reports of doctors appearing dismissive or uncommunicative
"Dr Thanjan was excellent. He took time to thoroughly explain the procedure. He is very smart, very kind, and I never felt rushed."
— WebMD"AVOID AT ALL COST and for your health! Absolutely the worst treatement and responsiveness I have experienced by a medical provider."
— Yelp"His bedside manner is impeccable, he listens, understands and shows that he cares. What a rarity in a doctor in today’s time."
— HealthgradesSynthesized from public review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4].
In the News
- Elizabeth Dunne, PA - Physician Assistant in North Chesterfield, VA — May 14, 2026
- Lauren H. Cox, PA - Physician Assistant in Richmond, VA — May 14, 2026
- Levi J. Bauer, PA - Physician Assistant in Richmond, VA — May 14, 2026
- Frank DiPaola, MD | Pediatric GI & Liver Specialist — Mar 6, 2026
- Vanessa Shami, MD | Digestive Health | UVA — Feb 25, 2026
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
More gastroenterology clinics in Richmond
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Richmond Medical Center in Richmond, CA offers emergency and urgent care services and broad patient care. The page highlights its role as a healthcare facility with basic contact options and general information about the center, but does not provide specific details about gastroenterology services, specialists, or GI departments at this location. If you’re seeking gastroenterology care at Richmond Medical Center, you may need to contact the center directly or check Kaiser Permanente Northern California facilities page for GI specialists, available clinics, and appointment options.
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