Gastroenterologist in Davidson, North Carolina

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Updated October 31, 2026

Digestive Health Specialists

Gastroenterologist

Thomasville, NC

Digestive Health Specialists has provided gastroenterology care since 1978, with board-certified providers and locations across five North Carolina communities.

  • Colonoscopy screening and follow-up
  • Patients with GERD or acid reflux
  • Irritable bowel syndrome evaluation and treatment

David B. Ramsay, MD, AGAF

Gastroenterologist

Thomasville, NC

David B. Ramsay, MD, AGAF is board-certified in gastroenterology and focuses on reflux, esophageal disorders, inflammatory bowel disease, IBS, and liver disease.

  • reflux disease and gastroesophageal reflux evaluation
  • esophageal disorders
  • inflammatory bowel disease

Nicholas Netherland, MD

Gastroenterologist

Thomasville, NC

Nicholas Netherland, MD focuses on celiac disease, general gastroenterology, and colon cancer prevention across Digestive Health Specialists’ five North Carolina locations.

  • Celiac disease evaluation and treatment
  • General gastroenterology care
  • Colon cancer prevention and colonoscopy screening

Ramya Vestal, MD

Gastroenterologist

Thomasville, NC

Ramya Vestal, MD treats inflammatory bowel disease and practices in Winston-Salem and Thomasville.

  • inflammatory bowel disease evaluation and management
  • liver disease evaluation
  • colon cancer screening

Tilak Baba, MD

Gastroenterologist

Thomasville, NC

Tilak Baba, MD specializes in liver disease and transplant hepatology and sees patients in Thomasville and Winston-Salem.

  • Patients needing evaluation of cirrhosis or hepatitis
  • Transplant hepatology consultations
  • Inflammatory bowel disease care

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FAQ

How much does a gastroenterology visit or colonoscopy cost?

Costs vary by insurance, deductible, facility, anesthesia, biopsy, and pathology charges. Ask the practice and your insurer for an estimate before scheduling.

What should I look for when choosing a gastroenterologist?

Match the physician's focus to your condition—for example, transplant hepatology for advanced liver disease, or an esophageal and reflux focus for persistent swallowing or reflux symptoms. Also confirm the office location, insurance participation, and whether the needed procedure is offered.

How long does colonoscopy preparation take?

Preparation usually includes a temporary diet change and a prescribed bowel-cleansing solution, with most of the cleansing occurring the day before or in split doses. Follow the specific instructions from the endoscopy practice.

When is a digestive problem an emergency?

Seek urgent care for severe or worsening abdominal pain, vomiting blood, black or bloody stools, fainting, severe dehydration, or yellowing of the skin with confusion or intense pain. Routine symptoms such as stable reflux or IBS concerns can generally be discussed through a scheduled appointment.

When should average-risk adults begin colorectal cancer screening?

U.S. guidelines commonly recommend starting screening at age 45 for average-risk adults, with the interval depending on the test used and its results. People with symptoms, a family history, inflammatory bowel disease, or prior polyps may need a different plan.