Behzad Kalaghchi, MD, FACG, FASGE

Board Certified in Gastroenterology, Advanced Endoscopist
Clinical Assistant Professor, VCU School of Medicine
Medical Director, Advanced Endoscopy Center at INOVA Fairfax Hospital

• Nurse: 703-776-1761
• Procedure Scheduler: 703-776-1799

Dr. Kalaghchi began practicing in Northern Virginia in 2005, merging his practice with GANV in 2007. In 2019, GANV became the platform for the Gastro Health,LLC Virginia Division. As an Advanced Endoscopist, Dr. Kalaghchi specializes in pancreato-biliary disorders, Endoscopic Treatment of Barret's Esophagus and Endoscopic diagnosis and treatment of gastrointestinal malignancies. He is particularly skilled in the early diagnosis and treatment of the full range of GI and liver health issues, as well as performing the technically demanding and complex procedures of advanced endoscopy. 

During his Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at University of Florida-Shands, Dr. Kalaghchi trained in the latest, state-of-the-art techniques. His expertise includes diagnosing, staging and treating diseases of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, pancreas, liver and colon.

Dr. Kalaghchi played a key role in developing the Center for Advanced Endoscopy at Inova Fairfax Hospital and currently serves as the Medical Director of the Center. In 2019, Dr. Kalaghchi was recognized as a Top Doctor in Northern Virginia Magazine, Arlington Magazine and The Washingtonian.

He is currently accepting new patients at our Fairfax Office location. 

Dr. Kalaghchi is also fluent in Farsi/Persian and Turkish.