

Gastroenterology
Richard Sterling, M.D.
VCU Hepatology Professor of Medicine; Chief of Hepatology; Assistant Chair for Research, Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition
Richard K. Sterling, MD, MSc, is a distinguished hepatologist and gastroenterologist at Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU) in Richmond, VA, serving as VCU Hepatology Professor of Medicine, Chief of the Hepatology Section, Assistant Chair for Research in the Division of Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition, and interim Medical Director of Liver Transplant at VCU Health System. He specializes in treating acute and chronic liver diseases, with particular expertise in viral hepatitis (incl
35+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Internal Medicine (ABIM)
- Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Transplant Hepatology
Education & Training
- Thomas Jefferson University (Jefferson Medical College) — M.D., 1988
- VCU — M.Sc., Biostatistics and Clinical Research
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2017-2026 (10 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- VCU Medical Center
Languages
English
Experience
35+ years in practice