Sunday, November 29th 2020

At Gastroenterology Associates, your health is our priority.  We are committed to the highest safety standards for our patients, staff, and community.

COVID-19 Update: Our Endoscopy Center and Clinic are open for business. We are taking extra precautions for the safety of our patients, staff, and community.  We are continuing to adhere to our strict infectious disease prevention protocols and following CDC guidelines. We are closely monitoring all updates in relation to the identification and management of the coronavirus COVID-19.

Our team members are taking extra steps to keep you safe from COVID-19 while you are here.

  • Screenings: All patients and team members receive a temperature screening prior to entering the endoscopy center or clinic.
  • Clean facilities: We are disinfecting public areas and removing all materials from our waiting areas that cannot be disinfected.
  • Appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE): All team members are required to wear appropriate PPE, such as masks and gloves.
  • Masks for patients: All patients are asked to wear a mask or facial cloth over their face while in the endoscopy center or clinic to reduce the spread of infection.
  • Visitors: If you bring someone with you for your appointment we ask that they wait in the car.
  • Social Distancing: Appointments will be managed to allow social distancing between patients. This may mean fewer time options for scheduling your appointment or procedure.

Our “virtual” clinic is OPEN through Telehealth visits through ZOOM.  This allows patients to “visit” with the doctor with or without video, which is currently covered by most insurances. It’s simpler than you think. Your doctor will determine if a telehealth visit is appropriate for you. Please call our office if you wish to set up a traditional office or Telehealth visit. We continue to be available 24/7 for emergencies and inpatients at Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. We will support our patients and their families during the COVID-19 pandemic, and we will update you as our status changes over the upcoming weeks and months.

A video for installing Zoom can be viewed here.

01 Jul2014

New Physician Joins Gastroenterology Associates – Welcome Dr. Sura

Written by Gastroenterology Associates. Posted in News

Siddharth Sura, MD, MPHJULY 2014

We are proud to announce the addition of a new physician to our medical staff. Siddharth Sura, MD, MPH, joined Gastroenterology Associates on July 21, 2014.

Dr. Sura grew up in Apex, NC. He received his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his master of public health degree from Johns Hopkins University Bloomberg School of Public Health in Baltimore.

Dr. Sura completed his residency and internship at Harvard Medical School Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center in Boston. He completed his gastroenterology fellowship at Emory University School of Medicine in Atlanta.

Dr. Sura is a member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterological Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Dr. Sura will provide care for patients in Catawba Valley Medical Center and Frye Regional Medical Center. Dr. Sura will also see patients in our Hickory office. 

For appointments and questions:
Call:   (828) 328-3300