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Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 51
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD
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Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC.
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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.

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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.

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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
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Barrett's Esophagus
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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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
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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
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2002
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Board Certifications

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  • Gastroenterology
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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