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Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD
4.8 (140 Ratings)

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Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, VA.
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Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
41 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, VA.

About

Dr. Abou-Assi graduated from University of Tennessee in 1984 and completed a residency at University of Tennessee. Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Richmond, VA and has 41 years experience. Dr. Abou-Assi currently practices at Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc- Short Pump and are affiliated with Retreat Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Abou-Assi has experience treating conditions like Abdominal Pain and Dysphagia among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Abou-Assi received an average rating of 4.8/5 from patients and has been reviewed 140 times. Dr. Abou-Assi's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Abou-Assi also speaks Arabic and French. Dr. Abou-Assi 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)
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Constipation
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastroparesis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Nausea
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Vomiting Disorders
Anemia
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Colorectal Polyp
Esophageal Ulcer
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Duodenal Polypectomy
Acute Gastritis
Anal or Rectal Pain
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Bile Duct Obstruction
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Cirrhosis
Crohn's Disease
Duodenal Ulcer
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophagitis
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Hepatitis C
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Intestinal Ulcer
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Malnutrition
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Pancreatitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Gastritis
Alcoholic Hepatitis
All Types of Food Poisoning
Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Biliary Atresia
Bowel Strangulation
Cholangitis
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Colitis
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Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Colorectal Cancer
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Cyclical Vomiting
Dehydration
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Diverticulitis
Diverticulosis
Duodenal Cancer
Dysentery
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Dilation
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Varices
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Giardiasis
Hemochromatosis
Hepatitis
Hepatitis A
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Intestinal Prolapse
Ischemic Colitis
Lactose Intolerance
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Megacolon
Microscopic Ulcerative Colitis
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatic Pseudocyst
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Small Intestine Cancer
Splenomegaly
Stomach and Small Intestine Cancer
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Carcinoma
Stomach Stenosis
Stomal Ulcer
Ulcer
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Ulcerative Proctosigmoiditis
Viral Hepatitis
Visceroptosis
Vitamin B Complex Deficiency
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Endoscopic Common Bile Duct Stone Removal
Endoscopic Polypectomy
Endoscopic Ultrasound
Endoscopy
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
ERCP With Spincterotomy
Esophageal pH Monitoring
Esophageal Stenting
Esophagoscopy
Gallbladder Scan
Hemorrhoid Treatment
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
Percutaneous Edoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
pH Probe
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Proctosigmoidoscopy
Screening Colonoscopy
Sigmoidoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

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  • Choice Plus
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  • Medicaid

Locations

  1. 1 Gastrointestinal Specialists Inc- Short Pump
    12320 W Broad St Ste 203, Richmond, VA 23233
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  2. 2 Gastrointestinal Specialists
    2369 Staples Mill Rd Ste 200, Richmond, VA 23230
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Likelihood to recommend Dr. Abou-Assi
4.8
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Sep 21, 2024
Dr Abou-Assi is an extremely knowledgeable, professional and kindhearted doctor. He always takes time to listen, ask questions, and provide his thoughts on all my concerns. His staff is also just as friendly and professional. I always leave his office feeling heard and with answers to all my concerns.
Mrs. Dennis — Sep 21, 2024
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About Me

Languages Spoken
Arabic
French
Languages Spoken
Specialties*
Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Tennessee
    1984
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • University of Tennessee
    1985
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee
    1987
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Kentucky
    1988
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Abou-Assi's profile.

Dr. Abou-Assi frequently treats the following conditions: Abdominal Pain and Dysphagia. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD is affiliated with Retreat Doctors' Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital and Henrico Doctors' Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Souheil Abou-Assi, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Retreat Doctors' Hospital

    2621 Grove Ave, Richmond, VA

  • Parham Doctors' Hospital

    7700 E Parham Rd, Richmond, VA

  • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    1602 Skipwith Rd, Richmond, VA