Dr. Richard A. Schatz

Gastroenterology
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
109 Bee St, 
Charleston, SC 
Accepting New Patients
Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
109 Bee St, 
Charleston, SC 

Overview

Richard Schatz is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Charleston, South Carolina.

His clinical expertise encompasses Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), Turcot Syndrome, Percutaneous Coronary Intervention (PCI), and Angioplasty.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 36 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Schatz is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Florida College Of Medicine

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in SC

Hospital Affiliations

Roper Hospital

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO

Locations

Ralph H Johnson VA Medical Center
109 Bee St, Charleston, SC 29401

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Schatz has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard A. Schatz

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard A. Schatz?

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Is Dr. Richard A. Schatz a top-rated expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard A. Schatz is classified as an Experienced expert for Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Richard A. Schatz specialize in?

While Dr. Richard A. Schatz is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Familial Adenomatous Polyposis, Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD), and Turcot Syndrome. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Richard A. Schatz participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard A. Schatz has published 36 articles and abstracts on conditions like Familial Adenomatous Polyposis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard A. Schatz's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard A. Schatz accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard A. Schatz accepts most major insurance plans, including Blue Cross Blue Shield and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 843-720-8369 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

Areas of Expertise

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