Dr. Richard J. Hartle, MD | Franklin, VA | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Richard Hartle is a gastroenterologist with 39 years of experience treating digestive system disorders. He earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine and completed his residency at the University of Pennsylvania Health System. Dr. Hartle speaks English and brings nearly four decades of expertise to his practice.

Dr. Hartle maintains affiliations with Sentara Williamsburg Regional Medical Center, Bon Secours Southampton Memorial Hospital, and Bon Secours Mary Immaculate Hospital in Franklin, Virginia. His practice focuses on treating common digestive conditions such as colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. He performs essential diagnostic procedures including colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopies to help identify and treat intestinal concerns. Patients have given him an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars.

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28 Ratings
39 years of experience
speaks English
University Of Pennsylvania Health System
6 written reviews
1 specialty
11 areas of expertise
1 board certification
3 hospital affiliations
2 office locations
Male

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Dr Hartle was very thorough and listened to what I had to say. He answered my questions and he wasn't in a hurry . He showed concern for my issue and made sure I understood what I needed to do and reassured me I would get better.

November 15th, 2025 | Source: Partner

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Dr Hartle is a very angry man. I recently had a colonoscopy and I was told after the procedure I didn’t do a very good job of cleansing. He was very arrogant and not pleasant. My wife told me that about 10 minutes after I left for the procedure room she heard someone talking in a very loud and angry voice. She could hear it from the prep room. I suspect he was talking to me (I was under anesthesia).....he was yelling at a person who was asleep. He was also late.....again. I’m done with him.

August 14th, 2019

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Nurse, anesthesiologist and Dr. Hartle were wonderful! Very compassionate anesthesiologist and nurse!

August 15th, 2018

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I have only great things to say about physician assistant Stephen Hawkins in with Dr. Hartle. Stephen Hawkins is very thorough takes time to listen and explain any questions. Dr. Hartle did my endoscopy was in and out to briefly speak with me. I had a major flare up couldn’t be seen for 2 in a 1/2 weeks so I saw a surgeon. Dr. Hawkins dismissed me as a patient when I needed my medication refilled as I was evaluated by a surgeon. Dr. Hartle didn’t see me for follow up after endoscopy, I only saw Stephen Hawkins and he is fantastic. I spoke with Dr. Hartle after hours for stomach issues and about medications and he was very curt. I would recommend Stephen Hawkins but have no desire to have Dr. Hawkins treat me.

December 27th, 2017

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Takes the time needed to diagnose my problem

June 20th, 2013

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I had high hopes for Dr. Hartle when I first arrived for my test. The staff at the facility were wonderful, from the person who checked me in, to the nurses who prepared me and took care of me after my procedure. What dissapointed me was that I waited over an hour and a half before I was even called back to get ready. And then I overheard his interaction with the nurses. I was surprised that a supposed educated professional would behave so poorly. His care was fine, but, I think you can tell a lot about a person's character by how they treat people that work for him. I was appalled.

August 4th, 2012

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106 Fairview Dr Ste AFranklin, VA 23851

Tel: (757) 562-6181

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100 Fairview DrFranklin, VA 23851

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Dr. Richard John Hartle, MD	Jan Seiler, APRN	Rachel Oliver, APRN	Brendon Bower, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
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39 Years of Experience
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Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Franklin , VA	Montgomery , AL	SACRAMENTO , CA	Tempe , AZ
Med School: Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine	Med School: Georgia State University	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: University of Cincinnati
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Gastroenterology

Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
Celiac Disease
Colonoscopy
Constipation
Gastrointestinal Hemorrhage
Hemorrhoids
Hepatitis C
Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
Ulcerative Colitis

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Virginia, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

University Of Pennsylvania Health System

Medical School

Virginia Commonwealth University School Of MedicineGraduated in 1987

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