About Ronald J. Barkin, MD

Dr. Barkin earned his BS in Biochemistry from the State University of New York at Stony Brook. He attended medical school at New York University and completed internship and residency in Internal Medicine at Yale University/Greenwich Hospital. He did a fellowship in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Georgetown University. Dr. Barkin has recently served as the Chief of Medicine at Inova Alexandria Hospital. 

Dr. Barkin joined Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates in 1992. Gastroenterology & Hepatology Associates partnered with Gastro Health on June 1, 2021.

Conditions & Procedures

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux & GERD
  • Anal Fissures
  • Anemia
  • Barrett's Esophagus
  • Celiac Disease
  • Cirrhosis
  • Clostridium Difficile (C.Diff)
  • Colon Cancer Screening
  • Colon Diseases & Polyps
  • Colorectal (Colon) Cancer
  • Constipation
  • Crohn’s & Ulcerative Colitis
  • Diarrhea
  • Diverticulitis
  • Dyspepsia
  • Dysphagia
  • Esophageal Disease
  • Gallbladder Disease
  • Gastritis
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastroparesis
  • H. Pylori
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis
  • Indigestion
  • Inflammatory Bowel Disease
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome
  • Liver Disease
  • 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 Dilation
  • Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
  • Hemorrhoid Treatment & Banding
  • Infrared Coagulation of Hemorrhoids
  • IV Therapy
  • PEG Placement

Office Locations

Primary Location

Picture of the Alexandria - Kenmore Office

Alexandria - Kenmore

4660 Kenmore Ave.
Suite 810
Alexandria, VA 22304

Phone: 703-823-0333
Fax: 703-823-8611

Procedure Locations

Having a procedure? It may not always be in the same location where you consulted with your doctor. Check with your doctor to make sure you’re headed to the right place.

Education

Medical

New York University School of Medicine

Residency

Greenwich Hospital-Yale University Internal Medicine GME

Fellowship

Georgetown University Medical Center GME

Professional Highlights

Certifications

Board Certified in Gastroenterology

Awards & Recognitions

  • Castle Connolly, Top Doctor, 2006
  • Consumer Checkbook Magazine, Top Doctor
  • Northern Virginia Magazine, Top Doctor
  • Washingtonian, Top Doctor 

Professional Memberships

  • American Gastroenterological Association
  • American College of Gastroenterology
  • American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy