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Gastroenterology | Hickory, NC - Frye Regional Medical Center

GastroenterologyHickory, NC

★★★★★4.7/550 reviews across 4 platforms

Ratings by platform

  • Healthgrades: 3.8/5 (Dr. John Meier, Healthgrades) (6 ratings)
  • Vitals: 3.7/5 (Dr. Caroll Koscheski, Vitals)
  • Vitals: 4.0/5 (Dr. John Meier, Vitals) (2 reviews)
  • FryeCare Physicians website: 4.9/5 (Digestive Health/Gastroenterology providers) (42 reviews)

What patients say

Patients praise

  • Experienced gastroenterology staff and providers
  • Access to state-of-the-art diagnostic technology and procedures like endoscopy and colonoscopy
  • Convenient location for local patients
  • Some patients report courteous, clear communication and positive procedure experiences

Common complaints

  • Reports of rude, brusque, or dismissive bedside manner from some providers
  • Difficulties with appointment scheduling and long wait times for consultations
  • Perceived lack of flexibility in treatment options or face-to-face discussions
  • Frustration regarding communication from office staff or delays in relaying test results

In patients' words

"PUSHY. Rude and brusque. Terrible bedside manner. Won't work with people who don't have anyone to drive them... Avoid this person at all costs."

Healthgrades review of Dr. John Meier

"Dr. Meier is the best doctor. He did my colonoscopy procedure. He is pleasant and courteous and explained everything in a way I could understand clearly. The entire staff was very friendly."

Vitals review of Dr. John Meier

"I really regret writing this review. I was appointed to Dr Richardson, but she has yet to speak to me about my diagnosis. Every discussion about my diagnosis was from her nurse, who would call me."

Vitals review of Dr. Gaa O. Richardson

How these reviews were compiled

Synthesized from public patient-review platforms as of Jul 11, 2026 — sources: [1][2][3][4][5][6][7].

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