Washington Gastroenterology

What Washington Gastroenterology does

Washington Gastroenterology, PLLC is a physician-led gastroenterology medical practice headquartered in Issaquah, Washington, operating 17+ clinic and outpatient endoscopy center locations across Washington state with a team of 30+ board-certified gastroenterologists supported by advanced practitioners and clinical/administrative staff (101-250 employees total). The practice delivers a comprehensive range of diagnostic and therapeutic GI services, including colonoscopy, esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD), endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), capsule endoscopy, flexible sigmoidoscopy, endoscopic mucosal resection, enteroscopy, esophageal dilation and manometry, 24-hour pH monitoring, hemorrhoid banding, sphincterotomy, anorectal manometry, hydrogen breath testing, FibroScan liver elastography, and feeding tube placement (PEG). Specialty service lines include chronic care management for IBD, IBS, liver disease, and GERD; infusion therapy for high-cost biologics (STELARA, REMICADE, ENTYVIO, and infliximab biosimilars); and a clinical research program offering patients access to investigational therapies.

The practice operates a direct-to-consumer go-to-market model: patients schedule appointments through the washgi.com website, request appointments via LeadingReach, or initiate on-demand virtual visits through TeleBelly; scheduled televisits are delivered through a HIPAA-compliant, no-download-required platform. Revenue is generated on a fee-for-service basis billed through contracted insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and major commercial carriers; uninsured patients receive Good Faith Estimates under the No Surprises Act, and cash pay is not available for on-demand virtual visits. Customer segments are the general adult population of Washington state, with primary use cases in colon cancer screening (adults aged 45+) and secondary use cases in chronic GI condition management and infusion therapy. The practice's core technology stack relies on conventional third-party tools (mygportal.com patient portal, TeleBelly telehealth, LeadingReach scheduling) with no disclosed AI/ML capabilities.

Since January 2022, Washington Gastroenterology has operated as part of GI Alliance, described as the leading patient-focused, physician-led gastroenterology practice in the United States. The affiliation provides administrative scale, shared clinical research infrastructure (160+ active trials across the network), and integration into a national GI platform while maintaining physician-led local governance. The practice was founded in 2018 with Dr. F. Dennis Waldron as founder, and continues to actively serve patients throughout Washington state under the GI Alliance brand identity.

Name

Washington Gastroenterology

Legal name

Washington Gastroenterology, PLLC

Website

https://washgi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2018

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Washington Gastroenterology is a physician-led gastroenterology practice operating 17+ clinic and endoscopy center locations across Washington state, delivering diagnostic, therapeutic, infusion, and chronic care management services through 30+ board-certified gastroenterologists under the GI Alliance network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Digestive health care
• Endoscopic procedures
• Colonoscopy screening
• Infusion therapy

Headquarters

HQ city

Tacoma

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices5 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Infrastructure

Revenue model

1. Medical Services - Insurance: Fee-for-service medical care billed through insurance. Services include consultations, procedures, colonoscopies, endoscopies, infusion therapy, and diagnostic tests. The practice accepts most major insurance plans including Medicare, Medicaid, and commercial carriers.
2. Specialty Infusion Medications: Administration of biologic infusion medications (STELARA, REMICADE, ENTYVIO, infliximab biosimilars) typically covered by insurance for IBD and autoimmune conditions.
3. Virtual Care/Telehealth: On-demand and scheduled telehealth visits covered by insurance similar to in-office visits. Not available for cash pay.
4. Clinical Trials: Research studies providing patients access to advanced treatments at no cost, potentially with associated research funding.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Washington Gastroenterology, PLLC is a private gastroenterology medical practice that provides digestive healthcare services to patients across Washington state. The practice delivers diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, endoscopy, capsule endoscopy), FibroScan liver assessment, infusion therapy, telehealth visits, chronic care management, and clinical trial participation through multiple clinic locations staffed by board-certified gastroenterologists.

Product overview

Washington Gastroenterology is a network of gastroenterology practices offering comprehensive digestive care services across 17+ locations in Washington state. The practice provides a unified platform of clinical services including diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopic procedures (colonoscopy, EGD, ERCP, capsule endoscopy, enteroscopy, esophageal dilation, sphincterotomy, hemorrhoid banding), liver diagnostics (FibroScan), infusion therapy for biologics, and chronic disease management. Virtual care options include both scheduled televisits and on-demand virtual visits via TeleBelly. The practice also conducts clinical trials and offers preventive care through colon cancer screening programs. All services are supported by a patient portal for online record access and provider communication.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colonoscopy Diagnostic and screening colonoscopy procedures for colorectal cancer screening, polyp detection/removal, and evaluation of lower GI symptoms, delivered to adult patients at Washington Gastroenterology's Washington-state clinic locations.
• Upper Endoscopy (EGD) Esophagogastroduodenoscopy for evaluation of upper GI symptoms such as reflux, dysphagia, abdominal pain, and bleeding, performed by board-certified gastroenterologists.
• Capsule Endoscopy Small-bowel capsule endoscopy using a swallowable imaging capsule to visualize portions of the small intestine not reachable by standard endoscopy, for evaluation of obscure GI bleeding, Crohn's disease, and suspected small-bowel pathology.
• FibroScan Non-invasive liver elastography (FibroScan) for assessment of liver stiffness and fat content, used in evaluation and monitoring of patients with chronic liver disease such as hepatitis and MASLD/MASH.
• Infusion Therapy In-clinic biologic infusion therapy for patients with inflammatory bowel disease (Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis) and other chronic GI conditions requiring IV biologics.
• Telehealth Services Virtual gastroenterology consultations and follow-up visits delivered remotely, enabling patient access to GI specialists without in-person travel.
• Chronic Care Management Structured care management program for patients with chronic GI and liver conditions, providing ongoing coordination, monitoring, and clinical support between visits.
• Clinical Trials Participation in gastroenterology and hepatology clinical research studies, offering qualifying patients access to investigational therapies and contributing to medical evidence.

Quantifiable outcome

• Over 52,000 deaths from colon cancer estimated annually in the US - early screening and polyp removal significantly reduces mortality
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles1 record

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration3 records

Feature4 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• GI AlliancecoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 1 January 2022In January 2022, Washington Gastroenterology joined GI Alliance. This partnership ensures physicians can continue focused efforts on providing highest quality personalized care to patients. GI Alliance is the leading Patient-Focused, Physician-Led Gastroenterology Practice serving patients throughout the United States. The partnership provides administrative support, scale benefits, and integration into a national GI network while allowing practices to maintain physician-led governance.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• GI Alliance: GI Alliance is the parent organization and the largest US physician-led gastroenterology practice network. It operates the same multi-site GI specialty model with employed gastroenterologists, infusion therapy, clinical research, and ASC centers, making it the most direct structural comparable.
• Gastro Health: Gastro Health is a leading US gastroenterology specialty platform with multi-site physician practices, ASCs, infusion services, and clinical research. It competes with Washington Gastroenterology for the same patient pool, payer contracts, and GI talent across overlapping geographies.
• Capital Digestive Care: Capital Digestive Care is a large multi-location gastroenterology practice in the DC metro area offering colonoscopy, endoscopy, infusion, and clinical trials. Comparable in scale, service breadth, and specialty-only positioning.
• Texas Digestive Disease Consultants: Texas Digestive Disease Consultants is a large single-specialty GI practice in Texas with multiple endoscopy centers and integrated research. Comparable multi-site GI physician practice with similar payer-mix dynamics.
• Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates: Atlanta Gastroenterology Associates is one of the largest GI specialty groups in the US with extensive locations, endoscopy centers, and infusion services in the Southeast. Strong comparator on practice breadth and patient volume.
• Borland-Groover Clinic: Borland-Groover is a large multi-location gastroenterology practice in Florida offering the same suite of endoscopic, infusion, and liver diagnostic services. Comparable regional specialty practice structure.
• Digestive Health Associates of Texas: Digestive Health Associates of Texas is a Texas-based GI specialty group offering colonoscopy, infusion therapy, and clinical research. Directly comparable single-specialty GI practice model with multiple sites.
• One GI: One GI is a growing network of single-specialty gastroenterology practices with multiple sites across the US. Directly comparable as a multi-site GI physician practice aggregator with infusion and endoscopy services.

Regional players

• Connecticut Gastroenterology: Connecticut Gastroenterology operates multiple locations in the New England market with similar diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy services. Regional comparator operating in a different geography than Washington Gastroenterology.
• New York Gastroenterology Associates: NYGA is a multi-physician GI specialty practice in the New York metro area offering endoscopy, infusion, and diagnostic services. Comparable specialty-only practice operating in a different region.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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