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Gastroenterologists Accepting First Health in North Carolina

78 verified gastroenterologists in North Carolina accept First Health. Profiles cover focus areas including Advanced Endoscopy, Hepatology (GI), and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Common hospital affiliations include University of North Carolina Hospitals, UNC Health, and North Carolina Memorial Hospital-UNC.

Nicholas Shaheen

Nicholas Shaheen, MD

Bozymski-Heizer Distinguished Professor; Senior Associate Dean for Clinical Research, UNC School of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology & Hepatology; Director, NC TraCS

Gastroenterology

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years
Kent Holtzmuller

Kent Holtzmuller, MD

Assistant Professor, Medicine, University of North Carolina Medical School at Chapel Hill

Gastroenterology

Huntersville, NC30+ years
Donald Tsynman

Donald Tsynman, MD

Gastroenterology

Greenville, NC15+ years
Andrew Muir

Andrew Muir, M.D.

Professor of Medicine; Chief, Division of Gastroenterology, Duke University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Durham, NC15+ years
Evan Dellon

Evan Dellon, M.D., M.P.H.

Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology; Adjunct Professor of Epidemiology; Director, Center for Esophageal Diseases and Swallowing; Director, CGIBD Biostatistics and Clinical Research Core

Gastroenterology

Chapel Hill, NC20+ years
Robert Sandler

Robert Sandler, MD

Gastroenterology

Chapel Hill, NC30+ years
Jane Onken

Jane Onken, M.D.

Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Cary, NC30+ years
Robert Schmitz

Robert Schmitz, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Charlotte, NC30+ years
Sanjib Mohanty

Sanjib Mohanty, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Charlotte, NC20+ years
Diane Williams

Diane Williams, MD

Gastroenterology

Pinehurst, NC30+ years
Mark Russo

Mark Russo, MD

Medical Director of Liver Transplantation; Chief, Division of Hepatology

Gastroenterology

Charlotte, NC30+ years
Herbert Bonkovsky

Herbert Bonkovsky, MD

Professor of Medicine and Molecular Medicine & Translational Sciences; Director, Hepatology/Liver Service Line and Liver and Metabolic Disorders Laboratory

Gastroenterology

Winston Salem, NC30+ years
Jason Lewis

Jason Lewis, MD

Assistant Specialty Medical Director of Gastroenterology and Medical Director of Endoscopy, Atrium Health Carolinas Medical Center

Gastroenterology

Charlotte, NC20+ years
Thomas Sturgis

Thomas Sturgis, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Greenville, NC30+ years
Mitchell Mah'moud

Mitchell Mah'moud, MD

Professor of Medicine, Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology, Duke University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Smithfield, NC30+ years
Jason Wilson

Jason Wilson, M.D.

Gastroenterology

Charlotte, NC20+ years
Matthew Kappus

Matthew Kappus, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Durham, NC15+ years
Rebecca Burbridge

Rebecca Burbridge, MD

Associate Professor of Medicine; Director of Advanced Endoscopy; Associate Director of Clinical Endoscopy

Gastroenterology

Durham, NC15+ years
Paul Watkins

Paul Watkins, MD

Howard Q Ferguson Distinguished Professor; Director, Institute for Drug Safety Sciences, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill

Gastroenterology

Chapel Hill, NC
David Tendler

David Tendler, MD

Associate Clinical Professor, Medicine, Duke University School of Medicine

Gastroenterology

Durham, NC15+ years

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do I know these gastroenterologists accept First Health?
Each profile on this page lists First Health among its accepted health plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.
What First Health plans do these gastroenterologists accept?
Plan-level detail (PPO, HMO, EPO, Medicare Advantage, etc.) varies by specialists. Open a specific provider profile to see the exact First Health plans they've published as accepted.
What should I look for when picking a gastroenterologist that takes First Health?
Start with clinical fit. Profiles on this page mention focus areas including Advanced Endoscopy, Hepatology (GI), and Inflammatory Bowel Disease. Then verify the specific First Health plan you carry, compare credentials and affiliations, and check whether the profile mentions accepting new patients.
How do I narrow this list to my city?
Use the city links below to drill into a specific market — coverage and wait times vary by region even within the same state.