Dr. Timothy R. Koch, MD | Salem, VA | Gastroenterology

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Dr. Timothy Koch is a gastroenterologist and internal medicine physician who earned his medical degree from the University of Chicago Division of Biological Sciences Pritzker School of Medicine. With 46 years of clinical experience, he brings extensive knowledge to the diagnosis and treatment of digestive system disorders and comprehensive internal medicine care. Dr. Koch is fluent in both Spanish and English, allowing him to serve a diverse patient population.

Dr. Koch practices at Salem Va Medical Center in Salem, Virginia, and maintains hospital affiliations with Medstar Washington Hospital Center. He specializes in treating conditions such as colon polyps and weight management issues including obesity. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower gastrointestinal endoscopy procedures to diagnose and monitor digestive health concerns. Patients have given Dr. Koch an average rating of 2.8 on Vitals.

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9 Ratings
46 years of experience
12 insurance plans accepted
speaks Spanish, English
University Of Chicago
5 written reviews
2 specialties
7 areas of expertise
2 board certifications
1 hospital affiliation
1 office location
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Dr. Koch acts like an Elitist Ego Doctor His every word drips with codescension. He is purposely obtuse. I couldn't get a colonoscopy because anesthesia wouldn't sign off . TWICE. He didn't tell me of a ct scan that didn't require anesthesia that was just as good until I inquired . He left me hanging months! He does thorough exams to his credit.

December 15th, 2023

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Although Dr Koch's team at MeStar performed an endoscopy/colonoscopy procedure really to my satisfaction, the few times I had to see him as a patient were awful experiences. He treats you like an ignorant being, he doesn't listen, misinterprets, he is abrupt and curt.

October 11th, 2020

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I liked Dr. Koch. He thinks outside of the box and is persistent until he gets answers. He has tons of knowledge about things on the periphery of conditions and he did a great job of connecting the dots until he figured out my condition.

September 14th, 2015

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Very Professional and caring

July 23rd, 2012

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I felt very comfortable with Dr Koch. He was very professional and caring.

March 13th, 2012

Salem Va Medical Center

1970 Roanoke BlvdSalem, VA 24153

Tel: (540) 982-2463


Dr. Timothy Richard Koch, MD	Rachel Oliver, APRN	Ji Soo Choi, APRN	Jan Seiler, APRN
Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology	Gastroenterology
	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients	Accepts New Patients
2.8 (9 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)	0 (0 Ratings)
46 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available	Virtual Visit Available
Speaks Spanish, English	Speaks English	Speaks English	Speaks English
Salem , VA	SACRAMENTO , CA	SACRAMENTO , CA	Montgomery , AL
Med School: University Of Chicago	Med School: University of South Alabama	Med School: New York University	Med School: Georgia State University
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Univ Of Chicago Division Of Biological Sciences Pritzker School Of MedicineGraduated in 1980

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What languages does Dr. Timothy Koch speak?: Dr. Timothy Koch speaks Spanish and English.
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