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Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD
Gastroenterology* Age 53
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC.
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD

Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 53
Hickory, NC
Accepting new patients
24 years of experience
Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC.
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About Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD

Dr. Richardson graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham. Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD is a Gastroenterologist in Hickory, NC and has 24 years experience. Dr. Richardson currently practices at Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc. and is affiliated with Frye Regional Medical Center and Catawba Valley Medical Center. Dr. Richardson has experience treating conditions like Nausea, Gastric Ulcer, Colorectal Polyp, Cirrhosis, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Duodenal Ulcer, Vomiting Disorders and Ascites among other conditions at varying frequencies. Dr. Richardson's office accepts new patients. Dr. Richardson is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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

Accepted Insurance Plans

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  • Choice Plus POS II
    Aetna HMO
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Open Choice PPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • HealthyBlue Advantage
  • BlueCard PPO
  • Navigate Plus POS
    Navigate HMO
    Choice Plus POS
    Options PPO
  • Healthy Blue
    BlueOptions
    Blue Value

Where Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD Sees Patients

  1. 1 Catawba Valley Medical Group Inc.
    415 N Center St Ste 300, Hickory, NC 28601
  2. 2 Catawba Valley Medical Center
    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC 28602

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Meet Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD

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Gastroenterology
Specialties*
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FAQs About Dr. Richardson's Practice

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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: Nausea, Gastric Ulcer, Colorectal Polyp, Cirrhosis, Liver Damage from Alcohol, Intestinal Diverticulosis, Duodenal Ulcer, Vomiting Disorders and Ascites. 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.

Training & Medical Education
Medical Education
  • University of Alabama at Birmingham
    2002
Medical Education
Board Certifications
  • Gastroenterology
Board Certifications
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Fellowship Hospital

Hospitals Where Dr. Gaa Richardson, MD Practices

  • Frye Regional Medical Center

    420 N Center St, Hickory, NC

  • Catawba Valley Medical Center

    810 Fairgrove Church Rd, Hickory, NC

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