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Dr. Cary Gentry, MD

Colorectal Surgery*
4.9 (78)
Map Pin Small Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
29 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Cary Gentry, MD

Dr. Cary Gentry, MD is a Colorectal Surgery Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in Colorectal Surgery, has 29 years of experience. They graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and is affiliated with Johnston-Willis Hospital, Chippenham Hospital, Parham Doctors' Hospital, Retreat Doctors' Hospital and Henrico Doctors' Hospital. Dr. Gentry, completed a residency at Carilion Health System. Patients rated Dr. Gentry an average 4.9 star rating.

Dr. Gentry works at Colon & Rectal Specialists Inc in Richmond, VA with other offices in Mechanicsville, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Anal and Rectal Cancer, Anal or Rectal Pain and Colorectal Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

Dr. Gentry's Office Locations

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    Colon & Rectal Specialists Inc
    7605 Forest Ave Ste 308, Richmond, VA 23229 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Colon & Rectal Specialists
    8700 Stony Point Pkwy Ste 270, Richmond, VA 23235 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (423) 954-7847
    Monday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Tuesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Wednesday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Thursday
    08:30 - 16:30
    Friday
    08:30 - 16:30
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    Colon and Rectal Specialists
    7504 Right Flank Rd, Mechanicsville, VA 23116 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions
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    Phone Icon (804) 653-4412

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Many providers have expertise treating multiple conditions or procedures. FindCare uses a variety of data sources to determine which conditions or procedures a provider treats and their level of experience.
Anal and Rectal Cancer
Anal or Rectal Pain
Colorectal Cancer
Hemorrhoidectomy or Excision of Anal Tags
Anal Fissure
Constipation
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Pelvic Abscess
Rectal Prolapse
Anoscopy
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Colectomy
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Anal Prolapse
Anal Sphincter Dysplasia
Anorectal Abscess
Anorectal Fistula
Appendicitis
Carcinoma in Situ
Colon Cancer
Colon Disorders
Colon Polyp
Crohn's Disease
Fecal Incontinence
Incisional Hernia
Intestinal Abscess
Intestinal Cancer
Intestinal Diseases
Megacolon
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Rectal Diseases
Rectovaginal Fistula
Secondary Malignancies
Ulcerative Colitis
Abscess or Cyst Drainage or Aspiration
Abscess or Fluid Incision and Drainage
Anal Cauterization
Anal Fistulectomy or Fistulotomy
Bowel Reconstruction Surgery
Colectomy Laparoscopic
Colectomy Sigmoidectomy with Robotic Assist
Colon and Rectal Surgery
Colon Cancer Screening
Colon Surgery
Colonoscopy
Colonoscopy With Polypectomy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Colostomy
Cyst Incision and Drainage
Destruction of Anal Tumor
Dressing and-or Debridement of Wound, Infection, or Burn
Enterostomy (Laparoscopic or Open)
Excision of Anal Tags
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Fecal Impaction Removal
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Intestinal Transplant (incl. Enterectomy)
Laparoscopic Abdominoperineal Resection of the Rectum With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Colectomy
Laparoscopic Colon Surgery
Laparoscopic Excision or Destruction of Ovary
Laparoscopic Surgical Procedure
Laparotomy
Open Incisional or Ventral Hernia Repair
Procetectomy With Robotic Assist
Proctectomy
Repair of Anal and Rectal Defects (Anoplasty, Repair of Imperforate Anus, Sphincteroplasty, Rectal Graft)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy with Robotic Assist
Sphincterotomy
Vaginectomy
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    • Aetna
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Oklahoma
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • First Health
    • Health Net
    • Humana
    • inHealth
    • Midwest Health Plan
    • MultiPlan
    • Private HealthCare Systems
    • Tricare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • Virginia Health Network

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    Ratings & Reviews

    4.9
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    Based on 78 ratings
    Patient Ratings (78)
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    4 Star
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    About Dr. Cary Gentry, MD

    Specialties*
    • Colorectal Surgery

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    Years of Experience
    • 29 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1043386519
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Colon-Rectal Clinic of Orlando - Orlando Regional Medical Center
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Carilion Health System
    Residency
    Internship
    • Carilion Health System
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine
    Medical Education

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Johnston-Willis Hospital
    • Chippenham Hospital
    • Parham Doctors' Hospital
    • Retreat Doctors' Hospital
    • Henrico Doctors' Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    Dr. Cary Gentry, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Gentry is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Gentry has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Gentry has seen patients for Anal and Rectal Cancer, Anal or Rectal Pain and Colorectal Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Gentry on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    78 patients have reviewed Dr. Gentry. The overall rating for this provider is 4.9. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Gentry.

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