Gastroenterology - Essentia Health-Virginia Clinic

Summary: The Minneapolis VA Medical Center is a U.S. medical practices facility within the Veterans Affairs system, headquartered in River Falls, WI. It employs 153 staff (up ~3.4% YoY) and supports a range of departments including Medical, Research, Operations, Administrative, and Education. Key leaders cover radiology, women’s health, clinical nutrition, and VISN 23 initiatives. The center collaborates with partners such as Mayo Clinic Health System, Allina Health, University of Minnesota, and other VA programs. It uses standard office and collaboration tools (Microsoft Office, Teams, Zoom) and data/research platforms (REDCap). The page serves as a facility directory entry for VA services and contact points.

Bhatti GI Consultants PA is a privately held gastroenterology practice with clinics in Chaska and Edina, Minnesota, and a presence in Pakistan. Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Chaska, it focuses on patient-centered GI care and performs same-day surgeries at Bhatti Surgery Center. Services include colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, acid reflux testing, video capsule endoscopy, liver biopsy, and GI diagnostics for conditions like IBD (including ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease), IBS, and pancreatic issues. The practice operates seven offices in the United States, employs about 22 staff, and reports annual revenue in the $1–5M range. Dr. Ahsan Bhatti is a key physician. Contact: 952-368-3800.