Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc.
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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FAQs
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].
Information sourced from the clinic's website as of July 11, 2026.
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