Gastro Health - Virginia

11/05/2025

🎉 We're so proud these Gastro Health physicians have been included among the Washingtonian 2025 Top Doctors! Link to press release in comments.🔗

10/31/2025

Happy Halloween from our Virginia team members!

10/30/2025

Jack-o'-lanterns can be scary, but screening for colon cancer doesn't have to be. Colonoscopies are common procedures and complications are rare. Colonoscopy is the only screening method that can both detect and prevent cancer. Don’t get spooked. Get checked for colon cancer!

10/28/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Yeo Lim Kim, APRN, to our Fairfax and Fair Oaks care centers! She is now accepting new patients.

To learn more, visit GastroHealth.com/Yeo-Lim-Kim

10/27/2025

It's ! Millions of Americans may have liver disease and not even know it. FibroScan® is a non-invasive medical test that uses ultrasound technology to measure the stiffness and fat content of the liver, which can be indicators of liver disease.

10/24/2025

Watch Gastro Health's Dr. Andres Gelrud discuss Exocrine Pancreatic Insufficiency (EPI) on the Emmy Award-winning docuseries, Medical Stories, now airing on PBS.

Exocrine pancreatic insufficiency (EPI) is a condition in which the pancreas doesn’t produce enough enzymes to help the body properly digest food. According ...

10/20/2025

🎉 Happy Medical Assistants Recognition Week! We're honoring these healthcare professionals for the vital role they play in ensuring patient comfort, safety, and well-being.

10/17/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. Asma Khapra discussed the relationship between ulcerative colitis and menopause with Everyday Health.

Some evidence suggests menopause may worsen ulcerative colitis (UC) symptoms. Here’s how to manage your symptoms if you have both menopause and UC.

10/07/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. James Leavitt discussed biomarker-guided therapy and the future of IBD treatment with HealthCentral.

Researchers have identified biomarkers that can predict how well someone will respond to a specific drug.

10/06/2025

We are thrilled to welcome Dr. Mindy Chen to our Fairfax and Fair Oaks care centers! She is now accepting new patients.

To learn more, visit GastroHealth.com/Mindy-Chen

09/26/2025

At-home tests may be convenient, but they miss cancer in as many as 1 of 13 patients. Colon cancer isn't convenient at all. Colonoscopy is the gold standard of care because it's the only screening method that can detect and prevent cancer. If you're 45 or older, make the time for the best care available. Learn more: https://gastrohealth.com/news/patient-care/cost-of-convenience

09/18/2025

Gastro Health's Dr. Aditi Stanton spoke with The Guardian about how to avoid tummy trouble while traveling.

Experts weigh in on how to best protect your gut – and yourself – when you hit the road