Gastroenterology

Richard Schatz, MD

Gastroenterology Section Chief and Medical Director, GI Endoscopy Lab, Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System

Richard Schatz, MD, is a board-certified gastroenterologist serving as Gastroenterology Section Chief and Medical Director of the GI Endoscopy Lab at the Ralph H. Johnson VA Health Care System in Charleston, South Carolina, a role he assumed in June 2024 after joining the VA in 2022. He specializes in digestive diseases and hepatology, with clinical interests encompassing the diagnosis and management of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), metabolic-dysfunction associated steatotic liver disease (M

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Credentials

Board Certifications

Gastroenterology (unspecified board)
Internal Medicine (unspecified board)

Education & Training

Medical University of South Carolina — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2019
Medical University of South Carolina — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016
University of Florida College of Medicine — M.D., 2013
Washington University in St. Louis — B.A. Psychology, 2008

Clinical Focus

Subspecialties

Inflammatory Bowel Disease

Conditions & Treatments

Crohn's DiseaseUlcerative ColitisInflammatory Bowel Disease

Insurance(s) Accepted

90 Degree BenefitsASR Health Benefits

AetnaAllegiance Health Plans

Ambetter

Please verify your coverage with the provider — plan participation can change.

Practice Details

Hospital Affiliations

Roper Hospital
Bon Secours-St. Francis Xavier Hospital
Mount Pleasant Hospital

Languages

English

Conditions Dr. Schatz treats

Insurance accepted

Frequently asked

Does Dr. Schatz accept 90 Degree Benefits insurance?

Richard Schatz's public profile lists 90 Degree Benefits, ASR Health Benefits, and Aetna plus 47 more health plans as accepted plans. Plan participation can change — confirm directly with the practice before your visit.

Where does Dr. Schatz practice?

Richard Schatz practices in Charleston, SC with hospital affiliations including Roper Hospital, Bon Secours-St. Francis Xavier Hospital, and Mount Pleasant Hospital.

What does Dr. Schatz specialize in?

Richard Schatz is a board-certified gastroenterology specialist with focus areas in Inflammatory Bowel Disease.

What is Dr. Schatz's medical training?

Public profile training history includes: Medical University of South Carolina — Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2019; Medical University of South Carolina — Residency, Internal Medicine, 2016; University of Florida College of Medicine — M.D., 2013.