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Dr. Richard Sterling, MD
Overview of Dr. Richard Sterling, MD
Dr. Richard Sterling, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Richmond, VA. They specialize in Gastroenterology, has 36 years of experience, and is board certified in Gastroenterology. They graduated from Thomas Jefferson University and is affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sterling an average 3.0 star rating.
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Dr. Sterling's Office Locations
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Medical College of Virginia Hospitals1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298 Directions (828) 406-0804
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Office9105 Stony Point Dr Fl 3, Richmond, VA 23235 Directions (804) 828-4060
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Vcu Health West Hospital - Addiction Psychiatry and Consultationliaison Psychiatry1200 E Broad St, Richmond, VA 23298 Directions (804) 828-6163
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Vcu Medical Center - Hume-lee Transplant Center1200 E Marshall St Fl 7, Richmond, VA 23298 Directions (804) 828-4060
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- VCU Medical Center Main Hospital
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
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Gallbladder Scan
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Cirrhosis
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Ileus
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Irritable Bowel Syndrome
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Primary Biliary Cholangitis
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Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
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Reflux Esophagitis
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Retroperitoneum Cancer
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Stomal Ulcer
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Ulcerative Colitis
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Viral Hepatitis
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Viral Infection
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Vitamin_Deficiency
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Bile Duct Procedure
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Colon Cancer Screening
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Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
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Duodenal Polypectomy
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Gallbladder Scan
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Hepatitis A Screening
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Hepatitis B Virus Screening
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Hepatitis C Virus Screening
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Impedance Testing
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Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
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Liver Biopsy
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Liver Function Test
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pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
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Ultrasound, Endoanal
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Ultrasound, Esophageal
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About Dr. Richard Sterling, MD
Specialties*
- Gastroenterology
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Years of Experience
- 36 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English
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NPI Number
- 1790875342
NPI Number
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Education & Certifications
Medical Education
- Thomas Jefferson University
Medical Education
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology and Transplant Hepatology
Board Certifications
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A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.
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