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Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD
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Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Richmond, VA.
Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD
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Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD

Gastroenterology* Age 61
Richmond, VA
Accepting new patients
36 years of experience
Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Richmond, VA.

About

Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD is a Gastroenterology Specialist in Richmond, VA and has 36 years experience. They graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE. They currently practice at Stoneridge Endoscopy Center and are affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital. Dr. Bickston has experience treating conditions like Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Hemorrhoids among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Bickston received an average rating of 4.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Their office accepts new patients. Dr. Bickston is board certified in Gastroenterology and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Crohn's Disease
Hemorrhoids
Diarrhea
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Abdominal Pain
Anal or Rectal Pain
Anemia
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Cirrhosis
Colorectal Polyp
Constipation
Dehydration
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Duodenitis
Dysphagia
Esophageal Motility Disorders
Esophageal Varices
Esophagitis
Food Allergy
Gastric Ulcer
Gastritis
Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
Gastrointestinal Bleeding
Gastrointestinal Malabsorption
Gastroptosis
Heartburn
Intestinal Diverticulitis
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Intestinal Ulcer
Irritable Bowel Syndrome
Malnutrition
Nausea
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Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Noninfectious Gastroenteritis and Colitis
Reflux Esophagitis
Ulcerative Colitis
Vitamin_Deficiency
Vomiting Disorders
Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, and Sigmoidoscopy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
Manometry
Removal or Destruction of Rectal or Intestinal Tumor (incl. Colonoscopy, Proctosigmoidoscopy, Sigmoidoscopy and Control of Hemorrhage)
Rigid Proctosigmoidoscopy
Alcoholic Cirrhosis
Alcoholic Hepatic Failure
Ascites
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Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Bile Duct Obstruction
Biliary Cirrhosis
Celiac Disease
Cholangitis
Chronic Gastritis
Congenital Achalasia
Congenital Anomaly Esophagus
Congenital Anomaly Intestine
Cyclical Vomiting
Diffuse Esophageal Spasm
Duodenal Ulcer
Dysentery
Enteritis
Eosinophilic Esophagitis
Esophageal Achalasia and Cardiospasm
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Ulcer
Folate Deficiency Anemia
Gallstones
Gas-Bloat Syndrome
Gastroparesis
Giardiasis
Hepatitis B
Hepatitis B - Immune Response
Hepatitis C
Hepatorenal Syndrome
Hernia
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Hiatal Hernia
Ileus
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Indigestion
Infectious Diarrheal Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Ischemic Colitis
Liver Damage from Alcohol
Mallory-Weiss Syndrome
Neoplasm of Gastrointestinal Tract
Non-Neonatal Jaundice
Pancreatitis
Pelvic Abscess
Peptic Ulcer
Pouchitis
Primary Biliary Cholangitis
Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
Pyloric Stenosis
Secondary Biliary Cholangitis
Stomal Ulcer
Unexplained Weight Loss
Viral Hepatitis
Viral Infection
Bile Duct Procedure
Biliary Drainage
Colon Cancer Screening
Colonoscopy
Colorectal Cancer Screening
Gallbladder Scan
Hepatitis A Screening
Hepatitis B Virus Screening
Hepatitis C Virus Screening
Hepatitis Screening
Impedance Testing
Instrumental Diagnostic Evaluation for Dysphagia
Liver Biopsy
Liver Function Test
pH Probe
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Screening Colonoscopy
Ultrasound
VAP Lipid Testing
Wireless pH Testing

Insurance Accepted

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  • APCN Open Access Aetna Select
    Choice Plus POS II
    Elect Choice (Open Access) EPO
    Managed Choice (Open Access) POS
    Open Choice PPO
    Premier Care Network Plus - Innovation Health
  • HealthKeepers HMO-POS
  • KeyCare PPO
  • Blue Card High Performance Network HPN
    Blue Card PPO
    High Performance Network - Tiered HPN
  • Cigna PPO
    Open Access Plus
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice Care PPO
    Choice POS
  • Vantage HMO
  • Choice Plus POS
    MD IPA/Optimum Choice HMO/Preferred POS HMO-POS
    Medica Choice
    Navigate HMO
    Navigate POS
    Nexus Open Access
    Options PPO

Locations

  1. 1 Office
    9109 Stony Point Dr Fl 2, Richmond, VA 23235
  2. 2 Vcu Health Massey Pharmacy
    1001 E Leigh St, Richmond, VA 23298
  3. 3 Pauley Heart Center
    1200 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA 23298

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Jun 23, 2018
Dr. Bickston is excellent in his bedside manner in explaining conditions. His knowledge is easily transmitted to the patient and family. He answers questions and is aware of the whole patient and remembers the patient's background at future appointments. He is conservative in exploring treatment options; therefore, I had utmost confidence in him when he arrived at the final treatment option. He explained the risks in detail.
Cathy Hatcher in Richmond, VA — Jun 23, 2018
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Biography
  • Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD is a gastroenterology specialist in Richmond, VA and has over 35 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE in 1988. He specializes in Gastroenterology.
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Gastroenterology
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Education

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Medical Education
  • UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA AT CHARLOTTE
    1988
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  • Gastroenterology
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Frequently Asked Questions

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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Bickston's profile.

Dr. Bickston frequently treats the following conditions: Inflammatory Bowel Disease, Crohn's Disease and Hemorrhoids. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD is affiliated with VCU Medical Center Main Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Stephen Bickston, MD holds board certification in Gastroenterology.

Hospital Affiliations

  • VCU Medical Center Main Hospital

    1250 E Marshall St, Richmond, VA