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Gastroenterologists in Raleigh–Durham, NC

249 listed in Raleigh–Durham, NC · Listings last verified November 2026 · How we vet listings

We list 249 gastroenterologists in the Raleigh–Durham area, most of them in Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. All are physicians (MD or DO), shown with the practice's phone number, address and Google rating where we could match one. 23 practices say they offer telehealth visits. Use the filters to narrow by city, telehealth, Medicare or Medicaid.

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Natalie J. Wilson, MD

Gastroenterology

Address
130 Mason Farm Road Bioinformatics Building Cb# 7080, Chapel Hill 27599
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (984) 974-5050 Directions

Last verified Nov 2026 Report a correction

Naveen V. Narahari, MD

Raleigh Endoscopy Center

Gastroenterology

Address
2417 Atrium Dr Suite 150, Raleigh 27607
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
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Call (919) 791-2040 Directions

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Nidhi Malhotra, MD

Cary Gastroenterology Associates

Gastroenterology

Practice rating 4.4 (681 Google reviews)

Address
115 Kildaire Park Dr Ste 201, Cary 27518
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (919) 816-4948 Website Directions

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Oliver Stewart, MD

Duke Gastroenterology Cary

Gastroenterology

Practice rating 5.0 (1 Google review)

Address
100 Duke Health Cary Pl Ste 410, Cary 27519
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
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Medicaid
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Call (919) 684-6437 Website Directions

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Paul N. Cassis, MD

Durham Gastroenterology Consultants

Gastroenterology

Practice rating 3.3 (11 Google reviews)

Address
249 Nc-54 Ste 200, Durham 27713
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (919) 806-8322 Website Directions

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Philip J. Brondon, MD

Pinehurst Medical Clinic Gastroenterology & Endoscopy - Sanford

Gastroenterology

Practice rating 4.8 (1,027 Google reviews)

Address
110 Dennis Dr, Sanford 27330
Telehealth
Practice offers telehealth
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (919) 774-4511 Website Directions

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Rahul A. Shimpi, MD

REX Digestive Healthcare

Gastroenterology

Practice rating 3.3 (12 Google reviews)

Address
1820 Veterans Pkwy Ste 102, Clayton 27520
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (919) 791-2040 Website Directions

Last verified Nov 2026 Report a correction

Raja S. Vadlamudi, MD, MPH

Wake Endoscopy - Cary

Gastroenterology

Practice rating 4.9 (494 Google reviews)

Address
929 Kildaire Farm Rd, Cary 27511
Telehealth
Not listed
Medicare
Not listed
Medicaid
Not listed
Call (919) 783-4888 Website Directions

Last verified Nov 2026 Report a correction

In the Raleigh–Durham area

Our Raleigh–Durham listings cover the Triangle and a wide stretch of central North Carolina: Wake County, Durham County, Orange County, Cumberland County, Johnston County, Wayne County, Moore County and Granville County. Rocky Mount and Wilson to the east and Sanford to the southwest are also included.

Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill hold most of the listings, followed by Cary and Fayetteville. You'll see Duke and UNC names, and WakeMed and Rex in Wake County. Farther south, you'll see Cape Fear Valley in the Fayetteville area and FirstHealth and Pinehurst Medical Clinic in the Sandhills.

Wake County suburbs such as Apex, Morrisville, Holly Springs, Garner and Wake Forest have their own offices, so you may not need to drive downtown. Smithfield and Clayton serve Johnston County, and Goldsboro serves Wayne County. Butner, north of Durham, has a sizable group of psychiatry listings. Because this area is so spread out, check the town on each listing before you call.

GI listings are spread across Durham, Raleigh and Chapel Hill. Practices include WakeMed Gastroenterology, Wake Gastroenterology, REX Digestive Healthcare, Duke Gastroenterology of Raleigh and Cary Gastroenterology Associates. Pinehurst Medical Clinic has GI and endoscopy offices in Pinehurst and Sanford, and Wilson Digestive Diseases Center is farther east. Fayetteville also has listings.

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How to choose a gastroenterologist

A gastroenterologist, or GI doctor, diagnoses and treats problems of the digestive tract: the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, liver, pancreas and gallbladder. People see one for heartburn that won't go away, ongoing belly pain, diarrhea or constipation, bleeding, Crohn's disease or ulcerative colitis, and for colonoscopies.

Start with the kind of care you need. Many GI doctors handle a wide range of problems, but some focus on one area:

  • General gastroenterologists handle most needs: reflux, ulcers, irritable bowel syndrome, screening colonoscopies and follow-up on abnormal tests.
  • Inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) specialists manage Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis over the long term.
  • Advanced endoscopists do complex scope procedures, such as removing large polyps or treating bile duct and pancreas problems.
  • Hepatologists focus on the liver. Many are gastroenterologists with extra liver training.

If you're not sure, a general gastroenterologist is the right first stop. They'll refer you on if you need a subspecialist.

Check credentials. Board certification in gastroenterology shows a doctor has finished specialty training and passed a certification exam. You can look up any doctor's certification for free on the American Board of Internal Medicine website [1]. Our listings show the credentials doctors report in the federal NPI registry, but we don't verify board certification.

Know if you're due for a colonoscopy. Experts recommend colorectal cancer screening for adults ages 45 to 75 [2]. A colonoscopy is one option. Some people can start with a stool test instead. Ask your primary care doctor which test fits you, and whether your family history means you should start earlier.

Confirm insurance before you book. Practices change the plans they accept, so call the office or check your insurer's directory. HMO plans usually need a referral first. Medicare Part B covers medically necessary specialist visits; you typically pay 20% of the Medicare-approved amount after your deductible [5].

Ask where procedures are done. Colonoscopies and other scopes happen in a hospital or a separate endoscopy center. The location can change what you pay, so ask before you schedule.

Know when not to wait. Vomiting blood or material that looks like coffee grounds, black or tar-like stool, or feeling faint, confused or cold and clammy with belly symptoms need emergency care, not an appointment [4]. Call 911.

Frequently asked questions

Do I need a referral to see a gastroenterologist?

It depends on your insurance. Most HMO plans require a referral from your primary care doctor before they'll cover a specialist visit. PPO plans and traditional Medicare usually don't. Some GI practices also want a referral or recent test results before they book you, especially for a procedure, so call ahead and ask what to bring.

At what age should I get a colonoscopy?

The U.S. Preventive Services Task Force recommends colorectal cancer screening for adults ages 45 to 75. A colonoscopy is one way to screen, and stool tests are another. People with a family history of colon cancer, certain polyps or inflammatory bowel disease may need to start earlier or screen more often. Ask your doctor what's right for you.

Does Medicare cover a screening colonoscopy?

Yes. Medicare Part B covers a screening colonoscopy once every 120 months for most people, or once every 24 months if you're at high risk. There's no minimum age. You pay nothing for the screening if your doctor accepts assignment. If a polyp is removed during the test, you may owe a share of the cost.

What happens at a first GI appointment?

Expect questions about your symptoms, diet, bowel habits, medications and family history, plus a physical exam. The doctor may order blood work, a stool test, imaging or a scope procedure such as an upper endoscopy or colonoscopy. Bring a list of your medications and any recent lab results, scans or procedure reports.

How do I know if a gastroenterologist is board certified?

Look the doctor up on the American Board of Internal Medicine's free "Verify a Physician" tool, which shows whether they're certified in gastroenterology. Our listings show the credentials doctors report to the NPI registry, but we don't verify certification ourselves.

Sources

  1. American Board of Internal Medicine — Verify a physician's certification
  2. U.S. Preventive Services Task Force — Colorectal cancer screening
  3. Medicare.gov — Colonoscopies (screening)
  4. NIDDK — Symptoms and causes of GI bleeding
  5. Medicare.gov — Doctor & other health care provider services (Part B)