Gastro Health’s Alexandria – Kenmore care center, formerly Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates, P.C., is dedicated to providing the highest quality personalized care. The doctors are each recognized leaders in gastrointestinal and hepatology disorders.
The facility also provides state-of-the-art outpatient endoscopic services at The Endoscopy Center, PLLC, which achieved the highest level of recognition as an accredited facility by Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care, Inc.
The entrance to our parking garage is currently undergoing maintenance to enhance our facility for a better patient experience. With the ongoing construction - please note that you are still able to park in the garage. We appreciate your patience during this process. Please ensure you arrive 15 minutes early for your appointment as there may be a delay.
Meet Our Team
Fast Track Screening Colonoscopy
Our physicians provide a service called Fast Track Colonoscopy, which is a regular colonoscopy that does not require prior consultation before the colonoscopy procedure. Fast Track Colonoscopy saves patients time, money, and minimizes work absences for doctor visits. Fast Track is for adults 45 or older with an average risk for colorectal cancer that do not have any existing GI symptoms.
Click here to see if you qualify.
Forms & Policies
Patient Forms:
Colonoscopy Prep Instructions:
Other Procedure Prep Forms:
Medication Refill Policy:
Our policy, regardless of what medication we prescribe, is that we need to see patients at least annually to write prescription refills. It is for the safety of our patients and for continuity of care.
Retirement Notice - Dr. Ronald Barkin
After several decades of dedicated service to the Alexandria community, Dr. Barkin retired in December 2023. His retirement plans include spending time between Northern Virginia and San Diego with his wife and dogs as snowbirds. He is planning to travel the world, go scuba diving, and spend more time with family and friends. Although he feels a sense of sadness about parting ways with his patients, he has confidence that they will continue to receive excellent care from his carefully chosen successor, Muhammad Khokhar, MD. If you have any questions, please call our office at 703-823-0333.
Conditions & Procedures
- Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux & GERD
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Fistulas
- Anemia
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Disease
- Celiac Disease
- Cirrhosis
- Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colon Diseases & Polyps
- Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
- Condyloma
- Constipation
- Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
- Diarrhea
- Diverticulitis
- Dyspepsia
- Dysphagia
- Esophageal Disease
- Fecal Incontinence
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastritis
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastroparesis
- H. Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Indigestion
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Liver Disease
- Pancreatic Cystic
- Pancreatic Disease & Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Radiation Proctitis
- Swallowing Disorders
- Anoscopy
- Colonoscopy (Screening & Diagnostic)
- EGD (Upper Endoscopy)
- Enteroscopy (Small & Large Bowel)
- ERCP & Stents
- Esophageal & Colonic Stenting
- Esophageal Ablation
- Esophageal Dilation
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Treatment & Banding
- Infrared Coagulation of Hemorrhoids
- IV Therapy
- PEG Placement
Insurance
- Aetna - VA
- Aetna Better Health - VA
- Anthem - VA
- CareFirst - VA
- Cigna - VA
- Humana - VA
- Magellan - VA
- Medicare - DC
- Medicare - VA
- Medicare Railroad - VA
- MultiPlan - VA
- Optium - VA
- TriCare - VA
- United Healthcare - VA