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Dr. Richard Sears, MD

Gastroenterology*
2.1 (15)
Map Pin Small Winchester, VA
Accepting new patients
33 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Richard Sears, MD

Dr. Richard Sears, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Winchester, VA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 33 years of experience. They graduated from Wake Forest University and is affiliated with Winchester Medical Center and Hampshire Memorial Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sears an average 2.1 star rating.

Dr. Sears works at Winchester Gastroentrlgy Assocs in Winchester, VA. They frequently treat conditions like Abdominal Pain and Dysphagia 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.

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Dr. Sears' Office Locations

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    Winchester Gastroenterology Associates
    190 Campus Blvd, Winchester, VA 22601 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (205) 934-3411

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  • Winchester Medical Center
  • Hampshire Memorial Hospital

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)

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Abdominal Pain
Dysphagia
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Nausea
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Vomiting Disorders
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Diarrhea
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Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Barrett's Esophagus
Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Dehydration
Duodenal Ulcer
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Indigestion
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Unexplained Weight Loss
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Fatty Liver
All Types of Food Poisoning
Ascites
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Barretts Esophagus with Dysplasia
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Celiac Disease
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Achalasia
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenitis
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Familial Adenomatous Polyposis
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Food Allergy
Food Poisoning
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroparesis
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Abscess
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Malnutrition
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Peptic Ulcer
Proctoptosis
Pyloric Stenosis
Rectal Prolapse
Retroperitoneum Cancer
Salmonella Food Poisoning
Splenomegaly
Stomal Ulcer
Thiamin Deficiency
Upper Digestive Tract Cancer
Viral Enteritis
Viral Hepatitis
Vitamin B12 Anemia
Vitamin_Deficiency
Colon Cancer Screening
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
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
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound, Endoanal
Ultrasound, Esophageal
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing
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    About Dr. Richard Sears, MD

    Specialties*
    • Gastroenterology

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    Years of Experience
    • 33 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    NPI Number
    • 1467400424
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    Education & Certifications

    Medical Education
    • Wake Forest University
    Medical Education

    Frequently Asked Questions

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

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

    Dr. Sears works at Winchester Gastroentrlgy Assocs in Winchester, VA. View the full address on Dr. Sears’s profile.

    Dr. Sears has seen patients for Abdominal Pain and Dysphagia, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Sears on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    15 patients have reviewed Dr. Sears. The overall rating for this provider is 2.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sears.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Sears, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Sears appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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