Search

 See All Gastroenterologists in Hickory, NC

Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD
3.8 (16 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!
Map Pin Small Hickory, NC
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC.
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD
3.8 (16 Ratings)
 Share
icon-circle-check
Link Copied!
Profile link copied to clipboard!

Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Hickory, NC
Accepting new patients
22 years of experience
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC.

About

Dr. Richardson graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC and has 22 years experience. Dr. Richardson currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center. Dr. Richardson has experience treating conditions like Intestinal Ulcer and Intestinal Diverticulosis among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Richardson received an average rating of 3.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 16 times. Dr. Richardson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Richardson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

Experience Check

Enter a condition or procedure
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Intestinal Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Ulcer
Gastritis
Abdominal Pain
Acute Gastritis
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
  • View other providers who treat Ascites
Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
  • View other providers who treat Diarrhea
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Enteritis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hemorrhoids
Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Nausea
  • View other providers who treat Nausea
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Reflux Esophagitis
Splenomegaly
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Duodenal Polypectomy
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Abdominal Disorders
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Atresia
Biliary Cirrhosis
Cancer
  • View other providers who treat Cancer
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
E. coli Food Poisoning
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Gastrojejunal Ulcer
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatopulmonary Syndrome
Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
  • View other providers who treat Ileus
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Ischemia
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Malnutrition
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Cancer
Rectal Prolapse
Rectal Ulcer
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenic Infarct
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Ulcer
  • View other providers who treat Ulcer
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Vascular Insufficiency of Intestines
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Endoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Gastroenterology Procedures
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
  • View other providers who treat pH Probe
Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

* Please verify this information when scheduling an appointment.
  • Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Options PPO
    Choice Plus POS
    Nexus Open Access
  • BlueOptions PPO
    Blue Value PPO
    Healthy Blue
  • National POS
    Choice POS
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
  • Open Choice PPO
    APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
    Aetna HMO
    Choice Plus POS II
  • Open Access Plus
    Cigna PPO
  • Blue Card PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Gastroenterology Associates PA
    415 N Center St Ste 300, Hickory, NC 28601
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 382-3300
  2. 2 Catawba Valley Medical Center
    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (828) 326-3000

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Richardson
3.8
Based on 16 Reviews
5 Stars (11)
4 Stars (0)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (5)

Leave a review

How likely are you to recommend Dr. Richardson?

(Select your rating)
Patient Reviews
Sep 22, 2022
Many years ago I had to have second opinion on my bleeding. She did endoscopic and colonscope. If it weren't for her expertise I would not be alive today! She has been caring for my condition since 2009.
Lori A Lowery — Sep 22, 2022
See more reviews on Healthgrades
Photo: Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD
How would you rate your experience with Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD?
  • Likelihood of recommending Dr. Richardson to family and friends

Dr. Richardson's Office & Staff

  • Ease of scheduling urgent appointments
  • Office environment, cleanliness, comfort, etc.
  • Staff friendliness and courteousness
  • Total wait time (waiting & exam rooms)

Experience with Dr. Richardson

  • Level of trust in provider's decisions
  • How well provider explains medical condition(s)
  • How well provider listens and answers questions
  • Hpends appropriate amount of time with patients

Tell Us About Yourself

  • Your gender:
  • Your age group:
  • Number of office visits you've had in the last 2 years:

Finish Here

  • How would you like to confirm your survey information?
    Standard text messaging and data rates may apply.
Thank you for sharing your feedback about Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD.
Claim Your Profile
Are you Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD?
Respond to reviews, add information, and reach more patients. Claiming is free and only takes a minute.

Claim my profile

About Me

Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
  • *Sharecare does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.
Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2002
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
What’s a board certification and why is it important that my provider has one?

A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • St Louis University
Fellowship Hospital
Common Questions and Answers
Responses are sourced directly from patients.
Does Dr. Richardson communicate via email?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson offer telehealth services or virtual visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson offer an online patient portal?
1 user said yes.
Yes
(1)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson have free onsite parking?
2 users said yes.
Yes
(2)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson offer weekend visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson offer evening visits?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson specialize in working with children or adolescents?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson specialize in working with seniors?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson specialize in couples therapy?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson specialize in working with LGBTQ+ community?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)
Does Dr. Richardson accept insurance?
No responses yet.
Yes
(0)
No
(0)

Frequently Asked Questions

Find contact information here to make an appointment.

A list of accepted insurance providers is available on the Sharecare insurance check. It is always a good idea to verify your insurance when making an appointment.

New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Richardson's profile.

Dr. Richardson frequently treats the following conditions: Intestinal Ulcer and Intestinal Diverticulosis. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC