Expertise in
22
conditions

Dr. Richard K. Sterling

Gastroenterology
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
1250 E Marshall St, 
Richmond, VA 
Accepting New Patients
Offers Telehealth
36 Years of Experience
Expertise in
22
conditions
Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
1250 E Marshall St, 
Richmond, VA 

Overview

Richard Sterling is a Gastroenterologist practicing medicine in Richmond, Virginia. He has been practicing medicine for over 36 years.

Dr. Sterling is highly rated in 22 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, Liver Failure, Liver Transplant, and Kidney Transplant.

He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 218 peer reviewed articles and participating in 7 clinical trials. Dr. Sterling is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in VA

Hospital Affiliations

Medical College Of Virginia Hospitals

Languages Spoken

English

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
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  • POS
  • PPO
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  • HMO
  • POS
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Cigna
  • EPO
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Commonwealth Care Alliance
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  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Medicaid
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Oscar
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Piedmont
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SelectHealth
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Sentara Healthcare
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  • MEDICARE SNP
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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  • POS
  • PPO
Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Virginia Commonwealth University Health System Authority
1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Sterling 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)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

7 Clinical Trials

Prevalence and Predictors of Hepatic Steatosis in Persons Living With HIV
Prevalence and Predictors of Hepatic Steatosis in Persons Living With HIV
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: January 23, 2026
HCV-TARGET: Hepatitis C Therapeutic Registry and Research Network - A Longitudinal, Observational Study.
HCV-TARGET: Hepatitis C Therapeutic Registry and Research Network - A Longitudinal, Observational Study.
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 28, 2024
HBV-HIV Coinfection Research Network
HBV-HIV Coinfection Research Network
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: May 16, 2023
THE PRIORITIZE STUDY: A Pragmatic, Randomized Study of Oral Regimens for Hepatitis C: Transforming Decision-Making for Patients, Providers, and Stakeholders
THE PRIORITIZE STUDY: A Pragmatic, Randomized Study of Oral Regimens for Hepatitis C: Transforming Decision-Making for Patients, Providers, and Stakeholders
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 06, 2021
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 4
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12-Month, Multiple-Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Three Dose Levels of MSDC-0602K in Patients With NASH (EMMINENCE™)
A Phase 2, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled, 12-Month, Multiple-Dose Study to Evaluate the Safety, Tolerability and Efficacy of Three Dose Levels of MSDC-0602K in Patients With NASH (EMMINENCE™)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 16, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 2
A Phase 3b, Multi-Center, Randomized, Open-Label, Pragmatic Study of Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (G/P) +/- Ribavirin for GT1 Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Previously Treated With an NS5A Inhibitor + Sofosbuvir Therapy
A Phase 3b, Multi-Center, Randomized, Open-Label, Pragmatic Study of Glecaprevir/Pibrentasvir (G/P) +/- Ribavirin for GT1 Subjects With Chronic Hepatitis C Previously Treated With an NS5A Inhibitor + Sofosbuvir Therapy
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: February 26, 2020
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Phase: Phase 3
The Patient-Reported Outcomes Project of HCV-TARGET (PROP UP)
The Patient-Reported Outcomes Project of HCV-TARGET (PROP UP)
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: September 16, 2019
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218 Total Publications

Short Perioperative Antiviral Prophylaxis for Hepatitis C Viremic Donor Kidney Transplantation: Outcomes in 204 Recipients.
Short Perioperative Antiviral Prophylaxis for Hepatitis C Viremic Donor Kidney Transplantation: Outcomes in 204 Recipients.
Journal: Transplantation
Published: August 13, 2026
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Richard K. Sterling

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Richard K. Sterling?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Richard K. Sterling by calling their office at 828-406-0804. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Richard K. Sterling a top-rated expert for Hepatitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Richard K. Sterling is classified as an Elite expert for Hepatitis, 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 K. Sterling specialize in?

While Dr. Richard K. Sterling is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Hepatitis, Hepatitis C, and Liver Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Richard K. Sterling participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Richard K. Sterling has published 218 articles and abstracts on conditions like Hepatitis. You can view a list of Dr. Richard K. Sterling's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Richard K. Sterling accept my insurance?

Dr. Richard K. Sterling accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 828-406-0804 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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