Narayan Dharel, MD,PhD
Dr. Dharel joined the practice in July 2015 after completing a fellowship in gastroenterology and transplant hepatology at Virginia Commonwealth University. He previously trained at Cornell University affiliate Wyckoff Heights Medical Center and worked as an attending physician at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center and Massachusetts General Hospital.
Board-certified in internal medicine, gastroenterology, and transplant hepatology, Dr. Dharel specializes in endoscopic procedures, including EGD, colonoscopy, hemorrhoid banding, and radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of Barrett's. His areas of interest include colon cancer prevention, GERD, Barrett's, and liver diseases like Fatty Liver/NASH.
Dr. Dharel has authored numerous publications and presented at national and international conferences. He serves as the Medical Director of Endoscopy at Mary Washington Hospital and the Fredericksburg Endoscopy Center. He is also a visiting faculty member at Virginia Commonwealth University and a preceptor for the Virginia College of Osteopathic Medicine.
A member of several professional organizations, Dr. Dharel was recognized as one of the region's top gastroenterologists by Northern Virginia Magazine in 2026.
Education
- Medical School
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Doctor of Philosophy
University of Toyko, Japan
2006
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Doctor of Medicine
Tribhuvan University
2001
- Residency
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Internal Medicine
Wyckoff Heights Medical Center
- Fellowship
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Gastroenterology
Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center
Reviews
The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from our nationally recognized Press Ganey patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identifiers are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy.
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08/14/2026
The only problem I had was understanding the doctor's accent but he was good about repeating himself until I understood.
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08/07/2026
Took the time to go over all my concerns and questions. Did not feel rushed.
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07/12/2026
Dr. Dharel listened and reviewed documents with great care. I felt supported and confident moving forward. Dr. Dharel was thorough and I was particularly grateful for this visit as I had recently been hospitalized. I appreciated everyone in the office.
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06/16/2026
Excellent information about my concerns and the Doctor has provided a detailed plan to proceed at my speed for the treatment for best outcome of my issues.
