News
stay up-to-date
Morgan joined Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley in September 2025. Most recently, she was a physician assistant with a gastroenterology practice in the Boone area.
Gregory Diamonti, MD, FACG, joined Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley on August 4, 2025.
Catawba Valley Health System (CVHS) has announced the addition of Gastroenterology Associates, PA, of Hickory to its medical group. The name of the practice has been updated to Gastroenterology Associates of Catawba Valley Health System effective June 1. All services, staff and team of physicians will remain the same,
Dr. Patel joined Gastroenterology Associates on September 3, 2024.
Dr. Patel earned his undergraduate degree in Health Systems Management from Loyola University in Chicago and his medical degree from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He completed his residency and fellowship training at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University in St. Louis.
Gastroenterology Associates Endoscopy Center has been named one of the 12 Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers (ASCs) for colonoscopy and endoscopy in North Carolina by U.S. News & World Report, the global authority in hospital rankings and consumer advice.
We are pleased to announce the addition of Behnam Laderian, MD, to our practice. Dr. Laderian joined Gastroenterology Associates on September 5, 2023.
As published in the Hickory Daily Record
The newest guidelines from the American Cancer Society recommend people at average risk of colorectal cancer start regular screening at age 45. Previous screening guidelines started at age 50. Studies show rates of colorectal cancer among people younger than 50 are on the rise, according to the American Cancer Society.
We are pleased to announce the addition of Bradley Zins, MD to our practice. Dr. Zins joined Gastroenterology Associates on May 2, 2022.
As published in the Hickory Daily Record
Gastroenterology Associates endoscopy unit was recently recognized for outstanding quality measures by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ASGE).
Hickory Daily Record – September 12, 2021 – Gastroenterology Associates of Hickory marks a major milestone celebrating 25 years in private practice serving western North Carolina as board-certified specialists in gastrointestinal and liver disease.
