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At St. Charles Gastroenterology, our highly trained providers diagnose and treat a full range of digestive system and biliary organ conditions, including ailments of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine and colon, as well as the pancreas, liver, gallbladder and bile ducts. Our skilled team is committed to a collaborative, multi-disciplinary approach that incorporates years of gastroenterology experience and advanced medical and surgical treatments. The goal: To provide exceptional care and ensure the best possible outcome for you.

We offer evaluation and treatment of:

  • Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD)

  • Barrett’s esophagus

  • Swallowing issues

  • Eosiniphilic Esophagitis

  • Crohn’s disease and ulcerative colitis

  • Celiac disease

  • Diseases of the pancreas

  • Biliary disease 

Our specialized services include:

  • Upper Endoscopy

  • Colonoscopy

  • ERCP

  • Upper endoscopic ultrasound +/- biopsy

  • Lower endoscopic ultrasound

  • Esophageal and colonic stenting

Understanding your insurance

Navigating insurance coverage can be confusing, especially when it comes to colonoscopies. Coverage and guidelines vary, and no one wants unexpected costs. Take a moment to learn the difference between a screening and a diagnostic colonoscopy to avoid surprises. Need help knowing what to ask your insurance provider? Read our simple guide to help you discuss your benefits with your health plan provider.

Understanding your results

Your initial procedure results and notes will be sent to your primary care provider within two business days. If a biopsy was taken, it will be processed by a GI pathologist at St. Charles or sent to Central Oregon Pathology Consultants for analysis. Once results are available, your physician will review them and contact you within 2–3 weeks.

Meghan Gilroy, MD

Meghan Gilroy, MD

Gastroenterology, Internal Medicine
Accepting new patients
SCHS

Office Locations

About Gilroy

Dr. Gilroy received a Bachelor of Science in biomedical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology. After a brief career in tissue engineering, she completed her medical degree at Oregon Health & Science University, followed by residency and chief residency in internal medicine at UC Davis Medical Center. Dr. Gilroy then completed a fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Utah.

Dr. Gilroy is a general gastroenterologist with a subspecialty interest in inflammatory bowel disease (ulcerative colitis and Crohn’s disease). She looks forward to helping build the new gastroenterology department at St. Charles and is excited to call beautiful Central Oregon her home.

Education

  • Residency - University of California Davis (2014)
  • Medical Education - Oregon Health & Science University School of Medicine (2011)

Conditions Treated

Gastroenterology

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Company Name

St. Charles Health System
Shelby Subry, PA-C

Shelby Subry, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology

Office Locations

Education

  • Medical Education - Massachusetts College of Pharmacy & Health Sciences (2019)

Board Certification

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Company Name

Summit Health
Johanna Peterson, PA-C

Johanna Peterson, PA-C

Physician Assistant, Gastroenterology
SCHS

Office Locations

Education

  • Graduate Education - Oregon Health & Science University (2007)

Board Certification

National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants

Company Name

St. Charles Health System
Courtney Walker, DO

Courtney Walker, DO

Gastroenterology
SCHS

For Appointments Call (541) 706-4220

Office Locations

About Walker

Courtney Walker, D.O., is an Oregon native who earned her medical degree at Kansas City University in Kansas City, Mo. She completed her internal medicine residency at the University of Arizona in Tucson, Ariz., where she was also a Chief Medical Resident. Her gastroenterology fellowship was completed at the University of Utah in Salt Lake City. She received training in advanced endoscopy, including ERCP and endoscopic ultrasound (EUS) in Denver, Colo. at the Center for Advanced Therapeutic Endoscopy (CATE).

Dr. Walker is double boarded in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology. She is excited to expand therapeutic endoscopy and provide hepatobiliary and pancreatic care for residents of Central Oregon.

In her spare time, Dr. Walker enjoys traveling, running and hiking. In the winter, she works to improve her downhill and Nordic skiing skills. In the summer, she can be found floating the Deschutes or paddle boarding in one of Central Oregon’s pristine alpine lakes.

Education

  • Fellowship - University of Utah School of Medicine (2019)
  • Residency - University of Arizona (2016)
  • Internship - University of Arizona (2013)
  • Medical Education - Kansas City University of Medicine - College of Osteopathic Medicine (2012)

Procedures Performed

Endoscopic Ultrasound

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Company Name

St. Charles Health System
Matthew Weed, MD

Matthew Weed, MD

Gastroenterology

For Appointments Call (541) 382-2811

Office Locations

Education

  • Fellowship - West Virginia University Hospitals (2012)
  • Residency - East Carolina University School of Medicine (2009)
  • Internship - East Carolina University School of Medicine (2007)
  • Medical Education - St. George's University School of Medicine (2006)

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Company Name

Bend Memorial Clinic
Laurel Hartwell, MD

Laurel Hartwell, MD

Gastroenterology

For Appointments Call (541) 382-2811

Office Locations

Education

  • Fellowship - University of New Mexico (2014)
  • Residency - Oregon Health & Science University (2010)
  • Internship - Oregon Health & Science University (2008)
  • Medical Education - Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai (2007)

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Company Name

Bend Memorial Clinic
Dr. Richard Bochner

Richard Bochner, MD

Gastroenterology
SCHS

For Appointments Call (541) 706-5777

Office Locations

About Bochner

Dr. Rick Bochner received his medical degree from Baylor College of Medicine after graduating with a Bachelor of Arts in Chemistry. He completed his residency at Stanford University, and his fellowship in gastroenterology at the University of Utah. 

Dr. Bochner is originally from San Diego but has been living in Central Oregon since 2004 with his wife and three dogs. He enjoys skiing and scuba diving in his free time.

Education

  • Fellowship - University of Utah Medical Center (1993)
  • Residency - Stanford University School of Medicine (1991)
  • Residency - University of California Davis School of Medicine (1988)
  • Internship - Santa Clara Valley Medical Center (1986)
  • Medical Education - Baylor College of Medicine (1985)

Board Certification

American Board of Internal Medicine

Company Name

St. Charles Health System