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Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD

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(447 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1974)

Professional interests include: anxiety, angina, acute bronchitis, and more.

1420 Beverly Road Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101

(703) 852-8287

Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD is a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1974 and has 52 years of experience. Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD is affiliated with MedStar Health.

Office Locations

MedStar Health

1420 Beverly Road Suite 100
McLean, VA 22101

(703) 852-8287

(703) 852-8288

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Some issues Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD can help you with:

Depression

Everyone knows what it feels like to get the blues once in a while. But depression is a serious illness that is more severe than a bad day and lasts much longer. Symptoms of depression stop a person from being able to function and enjoy daily activities for weeks or months at a time. It can happen to anyone, and it isn't something that people can control by force of will or "snap out of it."

Some common symptoms of depression include:

Feeling sad, guilty, empty or hopeless
Fatigue and a lack of energy and motivation
A loss of pleasure in activities that were previously enjoyed
Unusual sleep or eating habits
Mental fog -- trouble concentrating, remembering, or making decisions
Physical aches and pains
Suicidal thoughts or a preoccupation with death

We don't yet know what causes depression, but it's thought that it is a combination of genetic, biological, environmental, and social influences. Because of this, the most effective treatments for depression combine medication with psychotherapy. Therapy, especially cognitive-behavioral therapy, can be extremely helpful in resolving the negative thoughts and feelings that come with depression. It gives patients new tools that they can use themselves to cope when their depression is making them feel down.

Some of the common medications used to treat depression include antidepressants such as SSRI's (Prozac, Paxil, Zoloft) or atypical antidepressants (Cymbalta, Wellbutrin). It's important to remember that these medications have different effects on everybody, and no one medication works right for everyone. Patients may have to try a couple before finding the one that works just right for them. If the first medication they try doesn't work, they should talk to their doctor about trying something else. In extreme cases where medication is not enough, electro-convulsive therapy and hospitalization may be the answer to keeping a severely depressed person safe.

Depression is a difficult illness to deal with, but it is more common than believed and there are many people who can help. With the right treatment, individuals with depression can get back to fully enjoying life again.

Headache

Headaches are dull or sharp pains that occur in regions of the head and face. Headaches occur in many different forms and vary in location, severity, and duration. They are not necessarily a sign of an underlying illness and often resolve on their own. However, headaches can present significant day-to-day discomfort. The most common forms of headaches include:

Migraines: one of the most prevalent types of headache, migraines typically last from two hours to three days, causing a throbbing pain on one side of the head. Nausea, sensitivity to bright lights, fatigue, and blurred vision all may accompany migraines. While migraines have no known cure, medications and lifestyle modifications may ease symptoms. Avoiding behaviors that may trigger migraines such as lack of sleep or loud, repetitive noises can improve headaches.
Tension headaches: also known as stress headaches, these headaches are characterized by pain in the upper top part of the head and behind the eyes. Tension headaches are common and have no exact cause; however, certain practices may increase the likelihood of developing them. For example, wearing one's hair up in a tight hairstyle or wearing a restrictive hat can put pressure on the scalp, leading to a tension headache. Other causes of tension headaches may include alcohol or nicotine use, caffeine, teeth grinding, stress, overexertion, and eye strain. Some people find posture improvement, alternating sleeping positions, and neck exercise can alleviate tension headaches. Over-the-counter pain relievers such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve) may also reduce tension-headache pain.
Sinus headaches: this type of headache causes pain in the sinuses, but may progress to pain and pressure in the eyes, forehead, and cheeks. These headaches are often accompanied by nasal congestion, fatigue, and ache in the upper teeth and may or may not be caused by sinus infections or sinusitis (sinus inflammation). Some sinus headaches are allergic headaches, which arise from allergic triggers such as seasonal allergies (pollen allergies) or hay fever, causing sinus pressure and facial pain. Other symptoms of allergic headaches include nasal congestion, irritated or watery eyes, runny nose, and sneezing. Allergic headaches may be treated with antihistamine medications such as cetirizine (Zyrtec). Allergic headaches are common during pollen season, which is usually around springtime.
Cluster headaches: these headaches occur suddenly and cause stabbing, sharp pain from one eye down to the one side of the neck. They are often referred to as the most aggravating and painful type of headaches. Other symptoms of cluster headaches include nasal congestion, droopy eyelid, and enlarged pupil on one side of the face. In the past, it was widely believed that cluster headaches were caused by a bevy or "cluster" of multiple types of headaches, such as a combination of an allergic headache and a tension headache. Medical experts now recognize that cluster headaches are a separate and unique form of headache. Cluster headaches last for around twenty minutes to two hours. They may recur throughout the period of a day or several weeks, but usually dissipate within a month. Treatment for cluster headaches includes over-the-counter pain medications such as ibuprofen (Advil, Motren) and naproxen sodium (Aleve). Prescription Prednisone can help with swelling and Verapamil may reduce pain by relaxing the blood vessels.

Living with headaches is challenging; headaches can prevent people from fully enjoying life. Medical treatment and care in avoiding certain triggers can help those with headaches begin to feel normal once again.

Thyroid Problems

Thyroid problems are a group of conditions that alter hormone regulation and metabolism. The thyroid is a small, butterfly-shaped gland located in the lower neck, just below the Adam's apple (laryngeal prominence) and larynx (voice box). Despite its small size, the thyroid has an outsized effect on the body by regulating hormones that control metabolism. Metabolism is the body's process of converting consumed food into fuel to power the entire body. Heart rate, weight, cholesterol, body temperature, and even physical growth and development are all affected by the metabolism.

When the thyroid malfunctions, the body is unable to properly process and allocate energy. Thyroid problems, such as hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid) and hypothyroidism (underactive thyroid), cause irregular metabolism. In some cases, the body produces antibodies that attack the thyroid cells for unknown reasons. The damaged thyroid responds by releasing either too little or too much T3 and T4 thyroid hormones. Thyroid malfunctions may also arise from genetic causes or iodine deficiency. Thyroid problems may include:

Hashimoto's thyroiditis, an autoimmune disease that causes hypothyroidism
Graves' disease, an autoimmune disease that causes hyperthyroidism
Goiter
Thyroid nodule
Thyroid cancer

Hashimoto's is the leading cause of hypothyroidism, which is when the thyroid does not produce enough hormones to stimulate adequate metabolism. The condition is diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH (thyroid stimulating hormone) and detect Hashimoto's antibodies. Symptoms of hypothyroidism include sluggish metabolism, inflammation, fatigue, weight gain, brittle hair, dry skin, and sensitivity to cold. To supplement impaired thyroid function, patients with Hashimoto's are typically prescribed synthetic thyroid hormone pills. Such patients may need to consume synthetic thyroids for the rest of their lives. Other treatments may include dietary changes, such as the avoidance of certain foods and medication to reduce inflammation. Frequent blood tests can inform patients if their TSH levels are within a normal range.

Grave's disease is most frequently the cause of hyperthyroidism, which is when the thyroid produces too many hormones, overstimulating one's metabolism. The condition is also diagnosed by blood tests that measure TSH and detect Grave's antibodies. Elevated heart rate, high blood pressure, sweating, bulging eyes, and weight loss are common symptoms of hyperthyroidism. Treatments for hyperthyroidism include oral radioactive iodine, which slowly shrinks the thyroid, slowing the production of excess thyroid hormone. Other anti-thyroid medications such as methimazole (Tapazole) also reduce the production of thyroid hormones. Blood pressure medications known as beta blockers can ease the increased heart rate caused by hyperthyroidism. If treatments are unsuccessful, patients may be prescribed a thyroidectomy, or surgery to remove part or all of the thyroid. Some patients with hyperthyroidism may require ophthalmological (eye medicine) treatments such as eye drops, prednisone, and surgery to reduce eye swelling and bulging.

Untreated thyroid disorders frequently lead to goiters or thyroid nodules. A thyroid goiter is a large lump that can be felt near the base of the neck and is made of swollen thyroid tissue or nodules (excess cell growth). Nodules and goiters are diagnosed by CT scan or ultrasound. Obstructive goiters can cause pain, coughing, and abnormal breathing. The most common cause of goiters is hyperthyroidism (overactive thyroid). However, Hashimoto's is also known to cause goiters or nodules. Goiters develop from continued damage from antibodies to the thyroid over time. At times, a goiter can result from a cancerous thyroid tumor. Most goiters and nodules are themselves benign.

The exact causes of thyroid cancer are unknown. People who develop thyroid cancer may or may not have another thyroid problem such as Hashimoto's or Grave's disease. Symptoms of thyroid cancer include a nodule that can be felt on the neck, hoarseness, difficulty swallowing, swelling in the neck, and neck and throat pain. CT and MRI scans are used to diagnose thyroid cancer. There are four types of thyroid cancer which vary in intensity. Thyroidectomy (thyroid removal surgery) is usually prescribed to treat thyroid cancer.

Thyroid problems are often long-term conditions that require some form of treatment. With regular monitoring and medication, many people with thyroid problems are able to lead active and fulfilling lives.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

fecal occult blood test

screening stool guaiac test

In 2023, Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD performed more fecal occult blood test (FOBT), and screening stool guaiac test (gFOBT) procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of providers in related specialties within Virginia.

Top 25%

By Affordability:

lab tests

In 2012, Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD had a list price for lab tests that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of providers in related specialties within Virginia. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2012 were preventive care, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	11
doctor visit	802
gastrointestinal procedures	46
lab tests	28
minimally invasive procedures	46
preventive care	63
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2013 were preventive care, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	13
doctor visit	827
gastrointestinal procedures	48
lab tests	60
minimally invasive procedures	48
preventive care	74
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	13

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	155
Female	148

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	271
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	14
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	149
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2013

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	26
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	10
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	16
Dementia	8
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2014 were preventive care, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	32
doctor visit	871
gastrointestinal procedures	64
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lab tests	39
minimally invasive procedures	64
preventive care	71
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	32

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	156
Female	160

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	278
Black	16
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	162
From 75 to 84	105
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2014

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	13
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	9
Diabetes	18
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2015 were preventive care, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	24
doctor visit	851
gastrointestinal procedures	49
lab tests	32
minimally invasive procedures	49
preventive care	57
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	24

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	312
Female	300

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	530
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	34
Other	24
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	320
From 75 to 84	212
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2015

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	11
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	7
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	19
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2016 were preventive care, minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures and lab tests.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	27
doctor visit	763
gastrointestinal procedures	75
lab tests	61
minimally invasive procedures	75
preventive care	109
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	27

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	151
Female	127

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	237
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	12
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	144
From 75 to 84	98
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2016

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	6
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	13
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	5
Diabetes	21
Dementia	10
Cancer	12

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2017 were minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	648
gastrointestinal procedures	38
minimally invasive procedures	38
preventive care	38

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	132

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	239
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	146
From 75 to 84	89
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2017

Hypertension	57
High Cholesterol	27
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	15
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	20
Dementia	12
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2018 were minimally invasive procedures, preventive care and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	625
gastrointestinal procedures	22
minimally invasive procedures	22
preventive care	22

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	119

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	219
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	11
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	136
From 75 to 84	85
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2018

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	47
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	10
Chronic Kidney Disease	16
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	6
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2019 were preventive care, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	557
gastrointestinal procedures	27
lab tests	63
minimally invasive procedures	27
preventive care	90

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	139
Female	118

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	225
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	12
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	129
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2019

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	52
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	25
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	5
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	7
Diabetes	17
Dementia	9
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2020 were preventive care, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	597
gastrointestinal procedures	27
lab tests	50
minimally invasive procedures	27
preventive care	77

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	132
Female	117

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	211
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	15
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	124
From 75 to 84	91
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2020

Hypertension	52
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	12
Chronic Kidney Disease	19
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	4
Atrial Fibrilation	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	11

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2021 were preventive care, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	15
doctor visit	676
gastrointestinal procedures	33
lab tests	70
minimally invasive procedures	33
preventive care	88
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	15

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	129
Female	113

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	204
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	16
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	116
From 75 to 84	100
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2021

Hypertension	54
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	24
Depression	8
Chronic Kidney Disease	14
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	5
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	18
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA during 2022 were lab tests, preventive care, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

diagnostic procedures	28
doctor visit	668
gastrointestinal procedures	49
lab tests	77
minimally invasive procedures	49
preventive care	77
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	28

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	135
Female	115

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	202
Black	0
Hispanic	0
Asian	20
Other	17
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	117
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD in 2022

Hypertension	64
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	9
Asthma	6
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	10
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	18
Dementia	5
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in McLean, VA were preventive care, lab tests, minimally invasive procedures and gastrointestinal procedures.

diagnostic procedures	21
doctor visit	716
gastrointestinal procedures	43
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18
lab tests	53
minimally invasive procedures	43
preventive care	69
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	21

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD.

**Gender**
Male	143
Female	131

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	1
Asian / Pacific Islander	13
Non-Hispanic White	237
Hispanic	0
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Other	4

**Age**
75 to 84	99
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0
65 to 74	138

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and diabetes.

Hypertension	51
High Cholesterol	45
Stroke	3
Ischemic Heart Disease	21
Depression	9
Chronic Kidney Disease	12
Asthma	5
Osteoporosis	4
Heart Failure	12
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	4
Diabetes	16
Atrial Fibrillation	8
Cancer	11
Dementia	7

Education & Training

Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD graduated from SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences in 1974. He completed residency at Washington Hospital Center. He is certified by the American Board of Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology and has a state license in Virginia.

Medical School: SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences (1974)

Residency: Washington Hospital Center

Board Certification: American Board of Gastroenterology, Gastroenterology

Licensed In: Virginia

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

MedStar Health

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: MultiPlan, Optimum Choice, Optima Health, MAMSI, Magellan Health Services, United Healthcare Choice Plus, United Healthcare Choice, First Health PPO, Blue Choice, Great-West Healthcare, TRICARE, Coventry, TRICARE Reserve Select, Anthem, Aetna Managed Choice POS, Beech Street PPO, Aetna HMO, Kaiser Permanente, CIGNA PPO, CIGNA EPO, Aetna Medicare PPO, Aetna Medicare PFFS, CIGNA Indemnity, AmeriHealth, AARP, Medicare Advantage, TriWest, Coventry National Network PPO, Highmark, Amerigroup, United Healthcare, Medicaid, Humana, Cigna, Sentara Health Plans, WellPoint, United Healthcare Community Plan (AmeriChoice), Humana Medicare Advantage PPO, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Michigan, CIGNA PPO Plus, HealthyBlue PPO, Aetna Premier 200PD, MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice, CareFirst NASCO, Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS), M.D. IPA Preferred (POS), CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO, IH-PPO, DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans, Aetna Advantage 6350PD, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families, CareFirst EPO, Optimum Choice Preferred (POS), Medicare Direct, OCI Direct (HMO), Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans, Aetna Open Choice (PPO), OA Plus, CareFirst Administrators, United Student Resources, IH-Network Only Plus, IH-POS, Aetna Classic 5000, Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA, Healthy Blue (HMO, POS), CareFirst Community Health Plan of Maryland, IH-POS Plus, Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA, CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan, Health Services for Children with Special Needs, Choice POS II, CareFirst Blue Card Program, Choice Fund PPO, IH-EPO Plus, Aetna VA Exchange, Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS), Aetna Better Health of Virginia, CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced, Aetna Worker's Compensation Network, Options PPO Cardiac Global, Uniformed Services Family Health Plan, Aetna Advantage 5750, IH-Open HMO Option, HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO, Aetna Basic, CareFirst FEP Blue Focus, Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global, MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance, IH-Open EPO Plus, Core Essential (HMO), IH-Open POS Plus, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO, Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network, MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global, CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO, Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS), IH-Open HMO, Aetna Advantage 6350, M.D. IPA (HMO), Erickson Advantage Plans, Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund), POS OA, Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS), IH-Open POS II, Aetna Classic 5000PD, Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO, CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP, Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice, Aetna Student Health Insurance, Private Health Care Systems (PPO), Choice POS, Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account, IH-Indemnity, CareFirst MedStar PPO, CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity, Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO), United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans, IH-HMO, IH-Open Network Only Plus, HumanaChoice PPO, CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO), Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO, Medicare FFS, Maryland Physicians Care MCO, Veterans Affairs Community Care Network, Advantra Platinum (PPO), Aetna Better Health of Maryland, BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage), Employee Health Plan, Choice POS II Open Access, Navigate, Police and Fire Clinic, Network OA, Aetna Classic 3500 and CareFirst MedStar Select PPO.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

MultiPlan

Optimum Choice

Optima Health

MAMSI

Magellan Health Services

United Healthcare Choice Plus

United Healthcare Choice

First Health PPO

Blue Choice

Great-West Healthcare

TRICARE

Coventry

TRICARE Reserve Select

Anthem

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 447 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in McLean, VA.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-01-20

Dr. Gurney has been practicing for 40+ years. I found him during a referral and during my appointment, learned that he is a primary doctor, among other specialties. During my two visits, he explained things, thoroughly. I switch to him since he has in-depth knowledge on a wide range of topics and because he is accepting new patients. I had to go to a Primary Care to find a primary doctor who was accepting new patients and she doesn't know at least twenty percent of what this doctor does and to get refills took a very long time with my previous physician.

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Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-07-29

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Dr. Gurney is an outstanding doctor. He has been my primary doctor for 30 + years. He has a very good bed side manner and is concerned that all of his patients are treated with the upmost respect.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-18

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Dr. Gurney was thorough in assessing my concerns, explained his conclusions and laid out a path of treatment, immediately ordering the medicine from my pharmacy.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-08-06

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Dr Gurney is uniquely gifted in his approach to diagnose and provide suggestions and care.He listens closely and bring years of experience to his care.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-04-27

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Dr. Gurney is very comprehensive evaluating the problem, knowledgeable, and specific giving prescription directions.He is a very caring doctor.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-07-08

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Attentive; explained the issue; outlined next steps; encouraged signing up for portal to facilitate continued communication

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-09-17

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Much experience he listened - very helpful on many topics.

Overall Rating: 5.0 2025-06-05

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Great experience with Dr.Gurney

Overall Rating: 5.0 2026-01-14

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Dr Gurney is the best!

Overall Rating: 5.0 2024-04-30

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Dr Gurney is excellent

General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Ronald E. Gurney, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$660 XIFAXAN $291	Trulance $244	PLENVU $99	XERESE $14	Relistor $11
Allergan Inc.	$600 VIBERZI $274	LINZESS $149	BYSTOLIC $139	VRAYLAR $38
Novo Nordisk Inc	$484 Ozempic $153	Tresiba $126	RYBELSUS $107	NovoLog Mix 70 30 $34	Victoza $30	Other $34
AbbVie Inc.	$375 Rinvoq $169	VRAYLAR $115	UBRELVY $30	Humira $23	Creon $21	Other $17
Valeant Pharmaceuticals North America LLC	$363 Relistor $250	XIFAXAN $113
Other	$2,695 ZEPOSIA $457	Creon $150	EXALT Model D $147	SUCRAID $117	Olympus Biliary Devices $113	Other $1,710

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$5,021
Education	$155

Biography

Dr. Ronald Gurney's area of specialization is adult gastroenterology. Dr. Gurney is rated 4.5 stars (out of 5) by his patients. His areas of expertise include the following: alcohol abuse, depression, and bronchiectasis. He seems to be an in-network provider for Anthem, Blue California, and Coventry, as well as other insurance carriers. Before completing his residency at Washington Hospital Center and Albert Einstein Medical Center, Philadelphia, Dr. Gurney attended medical school at SUNY, University at Buffalo School of Medicine & Biomedical Sciences and SUNY Downstate Medical Center College of Medicine. He is affiliated with MedStar Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact Dr. Gurney's office in McLean, VA.