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Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD

Accepting New Patients

(398 Ratings)

Specializes in: Adult Gastroenterology

Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2000)

Professional interests include: Helicobacter pylori (H. pylori) infection, fistula, irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), and more.

1307 8th Avenue Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76104

(817) 310-4477

Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD is a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX specializing in adult gastroenterology. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2000 and has 25 years of experience. Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD is affiliated with Texas Health Resources, Texas Digestive Disease Consultants, Baylor Scott & White Health and TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS PLLC.

Office Locations

Address:

1307 8th Avenue Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Address:

900 W Magnolia Avenue Suite 100
Fort Worth, TX 76104

Some issues Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD can help you with:

Anemia

Anemia is the most common blood disorder. It occurs when the body does not have enough red blood cells to carry oxygen to the tissues. Blood loss, insufficient red blood cell production, and red blood cell destruction are the three main causes of anemia. These issues may arise from such conditions as iron deficiency, heavy periods, ulcers, kidney disease, as well as some forms of cancer.

An individual with anemia will have the following symptoms: shortness of breath, weakness, dizziness, cold hands or feet, paleness, and irritability. Anemia is diagnosed when blood tests show low counts for hemoglobin, which is the protein responsible for carrying oxygen to different tissues throughout the body.

Treatments for anemia are dependent on the kind of anemia an individual has. For example, iron supplementation may correct iron deficiency anemia. For anemia caused by chronic kidney failure, chemotherapy treatments, and HIV/AIDS, a group of medications called erythropoiesis-stimulating agents may be prescribed.

Colonoscopy

Colonoscopy is the use of a special tool called a colonoscope (a thin, flexible tube with a camera on the end) to examine the inside of the colon and rectum. The tube is typically inserted anally, and it allows the physician to examine the large intestine from the inside. It may be done at any time to diagnose bowel problems, but routine colonoscopies are advised after the age of 50 to screen for colon cancer.

A colonoscopy may be performed to diagnose:

Intestinal ulcers
Polyps
Bowel cancer
An unidentified source of pain or bleeding in the intestine

Patients may be asked to drink only liquids in the days before a colonoscopy, or they may be given an enema to remove residual fecal matter. Before the exam, patients are given medication to help them relax, and then lay on their side on a table. The scope is inserted into the anus and gently moved all the way through the large intestine. Air may be pumped into the intestine to improve the view for the physician. Any polyps that are found will be removed. Then the colonoscope will be withdrawn. A colonoscopy is not usually painful, but patients may feel some bloating or have some cramps right afterward. If patients have polyps removed, they might experience a small amount of bleeding. Any side effects should go away within a few hours.

Enteroscopy

Enteroscopy visually examines the small bowel and identifies such issues as bleeding, tumors, polyps, ulcers, and swollen lymph nodes. Common reasons this exam may be ordered are abnormal X-ray results and unexplained diarrhea.

Enteroscopies may be used alone or in combination with other procedures. For example, if a doctor suspects malignancy (cancer) in the small bowel, she may use an enteroscope to take a sample of tissue from the small bowel and have it examined in a laboratory. If there is a blockage in the small intestine that cannot be surgically removed, an enteroscopy-guided stent placement may help relieve some of the symptoms associated with the obstruction. Enteroscopes may also be used to treat intestinal bleeding and remove abnormal growths like tumors and polyps, as well as foreign objects that might have found their way into the small bowel.

There are several ways to perform an enteroscopy:

Push enteroscopy involves the use of a long tube with a camera, called an enteroscope. Depending on the location of the problem, the enteroscope is either passed through the mouth or rectum. This technique is often used to detect and stop bleeding in the upper small intestine.
Balloon enteroscopy uses scopes that have tiny balloons at the tip. The balloons inflate and deflate to help make the passage of the scope into the small bowel easier. This method is used when there is a need to access and treat certain parts of the small intestine that push enteroscopy cannot reach.
Capsule enteroscopy involves swallowing a capsule with a tiny camera inside it. As the capsule travels through the small intestine, the camera records and sends images that are then downloaded and analyzed by the doctor. The capsule eventually leaves the body during bowel movement. If the doctor needs to visualize the entire small intestine, capsule enteroscopy is the only option. The only drawback to this technique is that it cannot be combined with any treatment.

Enteroscopy is typically performed at the doctor's office and takes about 20 to 30 minutes, but may take longer if combined with another procedure. Patients may have a sore throat for a few hours if the scope was inserted through the mouth. Normal activities may be resumed about 24 hours following enteroscopy.

diagnostic procedures	330
doctor visit	447
esophageal dilation	36
gastrointestinal procedures	437
hospital care	293
inpatient care	293
lab tests	91
minimally invasive procedures	436
preventive care	20
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	330

**Gender**
Male	217
Female	274

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	382
Black	53
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	222
From 75 to 84	147
85 and over	43
Less than 65	79

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	43
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	14
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	22
Diabetes	38
Dementia	19
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	279
doctor visit	470
esophageal dilation	29
gastrointestinal procedures	359
hospital care	182
inpatient care	182
lab tests	334
minimally invasive procedures	358
preventive care	27
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	279

**Gender**
Male	215
Female	272

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	377
Black	66
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	218
From 75 to 84	153
85 and over	34
Less than 65	82

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	28
Chronic Kidney Disease	37
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	29
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	25
Diabetes	38
Dementia	21
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	291
doctor visit	419
esophageal dilation	32
gastrointestinal procedures	377
hospital care	145
inpatient care	145
lab tests	229
minimally invasive procedures	376
preventive care	37
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	291

**Gender**
Male	394
Female	564

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	734
Black	110
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	444
From 75 to 84	294
85 and over	68
Less than 65	152

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	30
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	19
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	25
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	19
Diabetes	35
Dementia	31
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	315
doctor visit	480
esophageal dilation	44
gastrointestinal procedures	392
hospital care	66
inpatient care	66
lab tests	222
minimally invasive procedures	391
preventive care	19
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	315

**Gender**
Male	203
Female	266

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	381
Black	41
Hispanic	33
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	261
From 75 to 84	135
85 and over	23
Less than 65	50

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	7
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	22
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	9
Heart Failure	18
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	18
Diabetes	33
Dementia	23
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	321
doctor visit	376
esophageal dilation	42
gastrointestinal procedures	398
hospital care	60
inpatient care	60
minimally invasive procedures	397
preventive care	17
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	321

**Gender**
Male	193
Female	244

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	343
Black	46
Hispanic	35
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	253
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	33
Less than 65	40

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	35
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	11
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	32
Dementia	22
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	312
doctor visit	383
esophageal dilation	27
gastrointestinal procedures	367
minimally invasive procedures	366
preventive care	15
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	312

**Gender**
Male	185
Female	216

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	319
Black	44
Hispanic	22
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	226
From 75 to 84	111
85 and over	20
Less than 65	44

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	24
Chronic Kidney Disease	31
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	8
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	35
Dementia	15
Cancer	15

diagnostic procedures	298
doctor visit	389
esophageal dilation	50
gastrointestinal procedures	374
hospital care	10
inpatient care	10
minimally invasive procedures	373
preventive care	12
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	298

**Gender**
Male	183
Female	222

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	325
Black	46
Hispanic	0
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	249
From 75 to 84	106
85 and over	18
Less than 65	32

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	14
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	35
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

diagnostic procedures	271
doctor visit	393
esophageal dilation	34
gastrointestinal procedures	320
hospital care	99
inpatient care	99
minimally invasive procedures	333
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	271

**Gender**
Male	184
Female	232

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	347
Black	28
Hispanic	27
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	245
From 75 to 84	126
85 and over	25
Less than 65	20

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	63
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	29
Chronic Kidney Disease	38
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	12
Cancer	16

diagnostic procedures	633
doctor visit	587
esophageal dilation	120
gastrointestinal procedures	840
hospital care	148
inpatient care	148
minimally invasive procedures	839
preventive care	56
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	633

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2013 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD treated as a gastroenterologist in Fort Worth, TX were minimally invasive procedures, gastrointestinal procedures, removal of lesion (e.g. growth) and diagnostic procedures.

diagnostic procedures	339
doctor visit	439
esophageal dilation	46
gastrointestinal procedures	433
hospital care	125
inpatient care	125
lab tests	219
minimally invasive procedures	435
preventive care	26
removal of lesion (e.g. growth)	339

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2013 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD.

**Gender**
Female	229
Male	177

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	43
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	320
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	11
Other	0

**Age**
85 and over	26
75 to 84	118
Less than 65	49
65 to 74	211

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD From 2013 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	59
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	30
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	28
Asthma	10
Osteoporosis	7
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	9
Cancer	12
Dementia	15

Education & Training

Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine in 2000. He completed residency at Scott and White Healthcare. He is certified by the Gastroenterology- American Board of Internal Med/Gastroenterology Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Med and has a state license in Texas.

Medical School: Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine (2000)

Residency: Scott and White Healthcare (2003)

Board Certification: Gastroenterology- American Board of Internal Med/Gastroenterology Internal Medicine- American Board of Internal Med

Licensed In: Texas

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Texas Health Resources

Texas Digestive Disease Consultants

Baylor Scott & White Health

TEXAS DIGESTIVE DISEASE CONSULTANTS PLLC

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. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Superior STAR, Superior CHIP, Superior Health Plan, TriWest, Medicaid, Cigna, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO, UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO, DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA), Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network, Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family and Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Superior STAR

Superior CHIP

Superior Health Plan

TriWest

Medicaid

Cigna

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO Network - Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Hendrick Health Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Solutions PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-PPO Network-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-McLane Group Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus PPO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network Premium (PPO)/ HDHP

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSWH Employee Network (SEQA & EQA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Access PPO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW SeniorCare Advantage PPO

UnitedHealth-Secure Horizons

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Pyco Industries Employee Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Plus HMO-Group

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier PPO

DFW ConnectedCare-American Airlines Employee Benefit Plan

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Baptist St Anthony Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-Covenant Preferred HMO

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-ERS BSW Preferred HMO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred HMO - Individual Marketplace

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-EPO Network-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-2023 BSW Employee Network (PPO & HSA)

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Preferred PPO Network

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-BSW Premier HMO-Individual/Family

Baylor Scott & White Health Plan-HMO Network-Individual/Family

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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 398 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Fort Worth, TX.

4.9

Overall Rating

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Reviews Left On DocSpot

Overall Rating: 5.0 2019-06-05

Pre-consult office visit prior to colonoscopy. Office staff was efficient, person in front of me had not completed their online paperwork, and they were patiently walking her through it. I was seen on time. Nurse was great. Dr. Dave was personable yet got to business without wasting time, and walked me all the way to the person who was going to set up the date for my procedure, and even laughed at my joke.   Hate the parking situation at the Magnolia office but can't blame that on the doctor.  He was nice and I got a good "vibe" from him.

General Payments

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

**Payments by Company**
AbbVie Inc.	$1,089 Rinvoq $401	Skyrizi $261	Humira $215	LINZESS $114	Creon $98
AbbVie, Inc.	$816 Humira $533	Creon $158	Viekira $45	$79
Salix Pharmaceuticals, a division of Bausch Health US, LLC	$706 XIFAXAN $522	UCERIS TABLETS $68	Trulance $66	XIFAXANIBSD $38	Relistor $13
Janssen Biotech, Inc.	$626 SIMPONI $296	STELARA $197	REMICADE $53	OLYSIO $49	SIMPONI ARIA $32
Daiichi Sankyo Inc.	$307 Injectafer $307
Other	$3,038 ENTYVIO $285	SUCRAID $253	LINZESS $238	ZENPEP $154	XELJANZ $139	Other $1,971

**Types of Payments**
Food and Beverage	$6,469
Education	$103
Gift	$10

Ownership and Interest Payments

This table describes ownership payments received by Dr. Virat Ramesh Dave, MD.

GastroGPO, LLC	2023	$30,371.83	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
GastroGPO, LLC	2022	$1,907.69	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock
GastroGPO, LLC	2021	$1,560.22	Physician Covered Recipient	Common Stock

Biography

Dr. Virat Dave's medical specialty is adult gastroenterology. His average patient rating is 5.0 stars (out of 5). Dr. Dave's areas of expertise include feeding tube insertion, esophageal motility disorders, and hepatitis. He appears to be in-network for Superior Health Plan, Cigna, and Medicaid, in addition to other insurance carriers. He graduated from Texas A & M Health Science Center College of Medicine. Dr. Dave's residency was performed at Scott and White Healthcare. His professional affiliations include Baylor Scott & White Health, Texas Health Fort Worth, and Texas Health Southwest Fort Worth. His practice in Fort Worth, TX is open to new patients as reported by Baylor Scott & White Health.