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Gastroenterology

Gastroenterologists focus on the treatment of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and digestive system, including a range of organs starting at the mouth and ending at the rectum.

Gastroenterologists in Hopewell, Virginia

When poor digestive health causes you trouble, we can help.

Whether you have gastrointestinal (GI) issues such as chronic heartburn, pain or constipation, TriCities Hospital's gastroenterologists (GI doctors) diagnose and personalize care to fit your needs. Our goal is to return you to your everyday routine as soon as possible.

GI conditions we treat

The GI tract includes many organs, from the esophagus to the intestines and rectum. Many conditions may affect your GI system, including:

  • Acid reflux
  • Constipation
  • Diarrhea
  • Gallbladder disease
  • Stomach pain
  • Heartburn
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)
  • GI bleeding
  • GI cancers
  • Obstructions
  • Swallowing difficulty
  • Ulcers

Services our digestive health center provides

Our doctors and surgeons provide a range of diagnostic procedures and minimally invasive GI surgery options to address digestive issues.


Diagnostic GI procedures we offer

We use a variety of laboratory and imaging tests to diagnose GI conditions. These procedures include:

  • Colonoscopy
  • Computerized tomography (CT) scan
  • Fecal tests
  • Lower GI series
  • Magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) scan
  • Sigmoidoscopy
  • Ultrasound
  • Upper GI series

GI surgery options we offer

Our experienced GI surgeons use the latest surgical technologies, including robotic surgery systems.

Robotic surgery, a minimally invasive procedure, means our surgeons make smaller incisions to help you experience a shorter hospital stay, less scarring and a quicker recovery.

We offer robot-assisted surgery for the following procedures:

  • Appendix removal (appendectomy)
  • Colorectal tumor removal
  • Gallbladder removal (cholecystectomy)
  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease treatment
  • Inflammatory bowel disease treatment

Care Team at TriCities Hospital

Vivian Williams speaks about the care teams and Dr. Smith during her stay at TriCities Hospital.

Our Gastroenterology Locations

Currently Viewing:

TriCities Hospital
411 W Randolph Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
 (804) 541 - 1600

Currently Viewing:

TriCities Hospital
411 W Randolph Rd
Hopewell, VA 23860
 (804) 541 - 1600
Chippenham Hospital
7101 Jahnke Rd
Richmond, VA 23225
 (804) 483 - 0000

19.1 miles

Retreat Doctors' Hospital
2621 Grove Ave
Richmond, VA 23220
 (804) 254 - 5100

19.7 miles

The Healthy Living Blog

Read our blogs to learn about our gastroenterology services and treatment options.

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January 22, 2020
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