Capital Digestive Care

Capital Digestive Care, a gastroenterology group in the Mid-Atlantic

Capital Digestive Care is a medical organization specializing in digestive health that, according to its own presentation, describes itself as the largest gastroenterology group in the Mid-Atlantic states. Its activity focuses on the diagnosis and treatment of a broad spectrum of digestive conditions, from heartburn or constipation to fatty liver disease and colon cancer.

The entity was established in January 2009 through the merger of more than 50 physicians in the Washington metropolitan area with the stated goal of improving care for patients with digestive disorders. It currently reports having more than 160 professionals, including physicians, advanced practice nurses and physician assistants, across more than 20 offices and ambulatory surgery centers.

Gastroenterology care and subspecialties

The group structures its offering around several areas of care. These include the treatment of digestive diseases, the performance of diagnostic and therapeutic procedures, special diet counseling and diagnostic tests. The page specifically highlights colon cancer prevention through colonoscopy and the management of fatty liver disease, for which it indicates holistic approaches.

The institutional communication also mentions the existence of multi-specialty infusion centers and a clinical research laboratory, as well as a location identified as Chevy Chase.

Conditions treated and diagnostic tests

The material reviewed notes that the group's specialists treat the full spectrum of digestive conditions. The entity's description explicitly mentions endoscopy, colonoscopy and the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and Crohn's disease, among other conditions. The site's navigation organizes this content into sections on conditions, procedures, special diets and diagnostic tests.

Geographic coverage and locations

The group's activity spans three jurisdictions: Maryland, Virginia and the District of Columbia. The site distinguishes between Washington metropolitan area locations (DC Metro) and those in Tidewater, Virginia. Among the offices cited in patient testimonials are those in Williamsburg (Virginia), Virginia Beach First Colonial (Virginia) and Laurel (Maryland). The organization indicates that this network allows it to provide care close to the patient's home.

Clinical research and community activity

Capital Digestive Care maintains a clinical research laboratory and multi-specialty infusion centers. In the community sphere, the entity states that since 2009 it has supported the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America as the lead sponsor of the Take Steps for Crohn's and Colitis walk in the national capital area, with a contribution of close to $350,000 earmarked for education, research and awareness programs.

Patient ratings and news

According to data published by the organization itself, more than 200,000 patients visit it each year and its physicians maintain an average rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on more than 14,000 reviews. The site includes testimonials from patients seen at various locations describing the care received and the speed with which diagnostic procedures were scheduled.

In the news section, the site reported the addition of Emma Laura Gash, FNP-C, to the Norfolk office, and of Diana (DeeDee) Webster, DNP, AGPCNP-BC, to the Virginia Beach First Colonial office. It also noted the recognition of several of its professionals in Coastal Virginia Magazine's 2026 Top Doctors list. The homepage also promoted a colorectal cancer awareness campaign emphasizing the importance of screening tests starting at age 45.