Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley
Gastroenterology • Hickory, NC
Ratings by platform
- US News Health (Catawba Valley Medical Center Gastroenterologists list): 4 / 5 (Patient Experience) (29 reviews)
- Healthgrades (Dr. Gaa Richardson): 3.8 Star Rating (16 reviews)
- Vitals (Dr. Gaa Richardson doctor profile): 3.5–3.8 star range shown on Vitals pages (varies by specialty listing view) (Not clearly stated in provided snippets)
What patients say
Patients praise
- Patients report good experiences and that the practice makes time for patients on the US News listing
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- A Nextdoor user described the practice as “EXCELLENT”
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- Some Healthgrades reviews praise clinical expertise and recommendations
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Common complaints
- Some reviews report problems with billing/errors and being dismissed
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- Some reviews criticize communication/timeliness of care (e.g., tests reviewed late, medication refill delays) and feeling unheard
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- Other reviews describe difficulty scheduling, long waits, and provider attitude/bedside manner issues
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In patients' words
"“Patient Experience. 4 / 5. 29 Reviews. Patients Recommend, Makes Time for Patients …”"
— US News Health - Catawba Valley Medical Center Gastroenterologists list"“I really regret writing this review… medication was called in to my pharmacy… it took 3 weeks to call in a refill… still have not heard from Dr. Richardson.”"
— Vitals - Dr. Gaa O. Richardson, MD"“I have been a Crohn's patient of Dr. Simon Allport since 2004…”"
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