Dr. Fred Duckworth is a board-certified gastroenterologist. He performs colonoscopies, endoscopic dilations, hemorrhoid banding, and more.
Dr. Fred Duckworth is a board-certified gastroenterologist. He performs colonoscopies, endoscopic dilations, hemorrhoid banding, and more.
Dr. Fred Duckworth is a native Virginian, hailing from Lynchburg. As a John Motley Morehead Scholar, he received his Bachelor of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1980. He returned to Virginia and was awarded his M.D. in 1984 from the University of Virginia.
While at UVA, Dr. Duckworth was named as a finalist for the Bowman Scholarship for outstanding achievement in the clinical years. He was given the Outstanding Intern award while completing his Internship at The Medical College of Virginia, where he also completed his Residency in 1987.
He then served as a Chief Resident in Internal Medicine in 1988. Dr. Duckworth stayed at the Medical College of Virginia completing his Fellowship in Gastroenterology in 1990. He served as Chief Fellow in Gastroenterology in 1991 and then stayed on the faculty as an Assistant Professor of Medicine for a year before joining Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc in July 1992.
Dr. Duckworth has served as the Chief of Endoscopy at Bon Secours Memorial Regional Medical Center from 1994 to the present. He has also done committee work with the hospital – laser, clinical practice, and physicians advisory. In addition, Dr. Duckworth has been very active in the Virginia Gastroenterology Society serving as the annual Course Co-Director in 2002, Secretary 2003-2005, Treasurer 2005-2007, President 2007-2009, Past President 2009-2011 and still serves on the Board of Directors.
Dr. Duckworth and his wife Kathy have three children. Kathy and Dr. Duckworth are very active in community life at their church, Christ Church Episcopal and he has previously served as an Assistant Scoutmaster in Troop 747 at Gayton Baptist Church. He enjoys fishing and woodworking in his spare time.
Procedures Performed:
Colonoscopy
Endoluminal Stent Placement
Endoscopic BRAVO pH Reflux Monitor Placement
Endoscopic Dilation
Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP)
Endoscopic Suturing (Apollo Overstitch)
Esophageal Manometry
Esophagogastroduodenoscopy (EGD)
Flexible Sigmoidoscopy Exam
Hemorrhoid Banding
Percutaneous Endoscopic Gastrostomy (PEG)
Video Capsule Endoscopy (Pillcam)
Doctor duckworth it's a very intelligent , i will recommend him to my friends and family. And I'm very pleased with all he do. We thank god for him..
Dr. Duckworth is excellent!!! He’s bedside communication is second to none.
Friendly and comforting
Patient since 2012. No complaint ever. Wonderful doctor.
So personable and professional, willing to take the time to address each question. Reassured me in my handling of condition and offered several suggestions for additional treatment .
Dr Duckworth has such a kind bedside manner!
Very caring, compassionate about my fears.
Dr. Duckworth is a great physician, and also has a caring bedside manner.
Very professional .Explains so you can understand.Doesn’t rush thru appointments.
Excellent doctor. He listens attentively, ask questions and come to a conclusion what is the next step. Dr Duckworth has been my doctor for many years.