Charleston Gastroenterology Associates

What Charleston Gastroenterology Associates does

Charleston Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC is a private, physician-owned gastroenterology practice founded in 1979 and headquartered in South Charleston, West Virginia. The practice delivers a comprehensive portfolio of diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures — colonoscopy, endoscopy, endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), endoscopic ultrasound (EUS), small bowel capsule endoscopy, esophageal stenting, radiofrequency ablation, and non-surgical hemorrhoid treatment — alongside weight-loss services including the Orbera intragastric balloon program and endoscopic sleeve gastroplasty (ESG). Procedures are performed at the practice's main office and at four affiliated facilities: Thomas Health-WVU Medicine, Charleston Surgical Hospital, Charleston Area Medical Center (Memorial), and Day Surgery Center.

The clinical team is anchored by three fellowship-trained gastroenterologists — Jeremy R. Stapleton, DO; Mohamad Sankari, MD; and Jeremy D. Cumberledge, MD — supported by three nurse practitioners (Megan Hanson, Sarah Fletcher, Amy Haught) and three registered nurses, with a fourth physician (G. Joel Reynolds, MD) listed on the roster. The practice is a direct-to-consumer specialty clinic; patients self-refer or are referred by primary care physicians across West Virginia, Southern Ohio, and Eastern Kentucky. Revenue is generated primarily through professional-services billing for insurance-reimbursed GI procedures, with a secondary self-pay cash stream from Orbera and ESG (financing available, not covered by insurance). No external capital, private equity ownership, or parent company is disclosed; the entity is a West Virginia professional limited liability company.

The practice is operationally mature — over 44 years of continuous operation, online bill pay since February 2020, and a website built around patient education and self-service scheduling. There is no public-facing app, no API, no disclosed AI/ML capabilities, and no patents or trademarks on record. Competitive positioning hinges on fellowship-trained clinical talent, longstanding hospital privileges, and regional referral relationships rather than technology differentiation.

Name

Charleston Gastroenterology Associates

Legal name

Charleston Gastroenterology Associates, PLLC

Website

https://charlestongastro.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1979

Operating status

Operating

Short description

Charleston Gastroenterology Associates is a physician-owned private gastroenterology practice in South Charleston, WV, founded in 1979, offering colonoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and the Orbera weight-loss program to patients across West Virginia, Southern Ohio, and Eastern Kentucky.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology Healthcare Services

NAICS

Offices of Physicians (62111), Outpatient Care Centers (6214)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP/EUS/Interventional) (HLAKAEAC), Single-Specialty ASCs (HLAFAIAB), Outpatient Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (Non-ASC) (HLAFABAL)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Colonoscopy screening
• Endoscopy procedures
• Weight loss procedures
• Digestive health care

Headquarters

HQ city

Charleston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

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

Revenue model

1. Medical Procedures and Consultations: Revenue generated from gastroenterology procedures including colonoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, and other diagnostic and therapeutic services. Also includes office consultations and follow-up visits covered by insurance.
2. Orbera Weight Loss Procedure: Self-pay weight loss procedure not covered by insurance. The practice offers financing options for patients. Average patient loses 21.8 lbs in clinical studies.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels4 records

Core offering

Charleston Gastroenterology Associates is a private gastroenterology medical practice providing diagnostic and therapeutic GI procedures including colonoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, endoscopic ultrasound, esophageal stenting, radiofrequency ablation, capsule endoscopy, and non-surgical hemorrhoid treatment. The practice also offers the Orbera Managed Weight Loss System, a non-surgical gastric balloon procedure, delivered through physician services at its South Charleston office and affiliated hospital systems.

Product overview

Charleston Gastroenterology Associates is a single-location medical practice offering gastroenterology services. The practice provides a portfolio of diagnostic and treatment procedures including colonoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, esophageal stenting, endoscopic ultrasound, radiofrequency ablation, capsule endoscopy, and non-surgical hemorrhoid treatment. The practice also offers the Orbera Managed Weight Loss System, a non-surgical gastric balloon procedure. These services are delivered by gastroenterologists who perform routine and advanced procedures at affiliated hospitals.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colonoscopy Diagnostic procedure that lets physicians examine the intestines using a scope (tiny camera attached to a long thin tube) inserted to detect abnormal tissue, growths, or ulcers. Performed under anesthesia or light sedation. Used for adults requiring colorectal cancer screening and digestive health evaluations.
• Endoscopy Diagnostic procedure that examines the esophagus, stomach, and upper part of the small intestine using a scope with a tiny camera. Performed under light sedation or anesthesia. Used to identify the cause of upper GI symptoms.
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Advanced procedure using an endoscope with a tiny camera and light to diagnose and treat problems of the biliary system, pancreatic ducts, gallbladder, and liver. Used for patients requiring biliary or pancreatic intervention.
• Esophageal Stenting Placement of a tube-shaped stent in the esophagus when issues prevent it from containing or passing food and liquid to the stomach. Used for patients with esophageal obstructions.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) Advanced procedure combining endoscopy and ultrasound to examine the digestive tract and surrounding tissue and organs, providing high-quality ultrasound images and enabling tissue sample collection. Used for detailed evaluation of internal organs.
• Radiofrequency Ablation Medical procedure using heat generated from medium frequency alternating current to ablate dysfunctional tissue. Conducted in outpatient settings using local anesthetics or conscious sedation. Used for conditions such as Barrett's esophagus and esophageal lesions.
• Small Bowel Capsule Endoscopy Diagnostic procedure using a tiny wireless camera inside a vitamin-size capsule that takes thousands of pictures as it travels through the digestive tract, with images transmitted to a recorder for review of the small intestine. Used when traditional endoscopy cannot reach the small bowel.
• Non-Surgical Hemorrhoid Treatment Treatment of hemorrhoids and fissures using custom hemorrhoid compounds and office treatments with hemorrhoid ligation devices, avoiding surgical intervention. Used for patients with anorectal conditions seeking non-surgical relief.
• Orbera Managed Weight Loss System Non-surgical procedure placing a small silicone balloon in the stomach via endoscopy. The balloon is inflated with saline to create a feeling of fullness, helping patients eat smaller portions. The balloon remains for six months and is combined with diet, exercise, nutrition, and behavioral counseling over 12 months. For moderately overweight individuals (BMI 30-40) who have not succeeded with diet and exercise alone.

Quantifiable outcome

• Average weight loss of 21.8 lbs with Orbera procedure
• +1 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature5 records

Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Charleston Surgical HospitalcoreOthersAffiliated surgical hospital where gastroenterology procedures are performed. Located at 1306 Kanawha Boulevard East, Charleston, WV 25301. Phone: (304) 343-4371.
• Day Surgery CentercoreOthersOutpatient surgery center affiliation for ambulatory procedures. Located at 2335 Chesterfield Avenue Suite 400, Charleston, WV 25304. Phone: (304) 925-9300.
• Thomas Memorial HospitalcoreOthersAffiliated hospital for procedures and care. Located at 4605 MacCorkle Ave SW, South Charleston, WV 25309. Phone: (304) 766-3600.
• Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC)coreOthersMajor regional hospital system where practice physicians perform endoscopic procedures. Memorial unit specifically mentioned for endoscopy procedures.
• West Virginia University (WVU) School of MedicineminorOthersDr. Sankari serves as clinical professor with WVU since 2001. Dr. Cumberledge completed fellowship at WVU. Academic affiliation for medical education and training.
• University of LouisvilleminorOthersDr. Stapleton completed Gastroenterology training at University of Louisville in Kentucky. Medical training institution affiliation.
• Thomas Health-WVU MedicinecoreOthersHospital system where Dr. Stapleton practices and performs procedures. Regional healthcare network in West Virginia.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves7 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• Borland Groover Clinic: Independent, multi-physician gastroenterology clinic offering colonoscopy, endoscopy, ERCP, EUS, and capsule endoscopy; directly comparable as a specialist GI practice providing the same advanced procedure portfolio.
• Asheville Gastroenterology Associates: Regional independent GI practice serving Western North Carolina; comparable single-region, multi-physician community practice with hospital affiliations and similar routine-plus-advanced procedure mix.
• Capital Digestive Care: Independent specialty practice delivering comprehensive GI services including screening colonoscopy, advanced endoscopy, and reflux/weight-loss procedures; closely comparable physician-owned model with broad procedural offering.
• West Virginia Gastroenterology & Endoscopy: Direct in-territory competitor providing gastroenterology and endoscopic services in West Virginia; highly comparable as a regional private-practice GI offering the same core procedures to an overlapping patient base.

Broad incumbents

• Allied Digestive Health: Regional GI practice group covering New Jersey and surrounding states with full gastroenterology services; comparable for the multi-physician outpatient GI model with hospital affiliations.
• United Digestive: Physician-led GI platform across the Southeast providing colonoscopy, endoscopy, and advanced procedures; relevant peer because it represents the same multi-site, multi-hospital affiliated model CGA could scale toward.
• Gastro Health: One of the largest U.S. gastroenterology platforms operating multi-specialty practices and endoscopy centers; comparable because it aggregates independent GI practices under common management with hospital affiliations.
• GI Alliance: PE-backed national gastroenterology network offering routine and advanced GI procedures including ERCP and EUS; comparable as a large-scale aggregator with the same core procedural mix and physician-owned heritage.

Regional players

• Charleston Area Medical Center (CAMC) GI / Endoscopy Services: Hospital-based GI and endoscopy service line where CGA physicians perform procedures; represents the integrated health-system alternative channel that could compete for the same referral pool.
• Thomas Health - WVU Medicine GI Services: Hospital-affiliated GI service line in South Charleston where CGA physicians hold privileges; represents a regional, system-employed channel serving overlapping West Virginia patient demand.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/CharlestonWVGastro

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles10 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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