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World-class gastroenterology and hepatology, delivered with the patience of a half-century at the bedside.
Dr. Arvinder J. Sachdev is widely regarded as one of the most experienced gastroenterologists in the United States. With more than 50 years of clinical practice, more than 75,000 endoscopic procedures performed, and thousands of patients successfully treated for hepatitis C, he combines the depth of an academic career with the unhurried attention of a private practice. His patients have trusted Digestive Disease Centers of Tennessee for more than 25 years.
Advanced telehealth, backed by five decades of clinical judgment.
Dr. Sachdev was an early adopter of secure, modern telehealth, and uses today's most advanced video-consultation platforms to see patients from across East Tennessee and well beyond. The technology has changed; the standard of care has not. A virtual appointment with Dr. Sachdev offers the same depth of evaluation, the same unhurried attention, and the same continuity of records as an in-office visit — with the convenience of seeing one of the country's most experienced gastroenterologists from your own home.
Secure video visits
HIPAA-compliant video platform — no special app or software to install beyond a phone, tablet, or computer with a camera.
Flexible scheduling
Same-day and next-day virtual appointments are often available, including times that fit around work and family obligations.
Continuity of care
The same physician you see in the office sees you on the screen. Notes, labs, and prescriptions flow through one chart.
Best suited for
Hepatitis follow-up, GERD & IBS management, IBD check-ins, lab review, post-procedure follow-up, and second opinions.
A career devoted to the science and the art of gastroenterology.
Few gastroenterologists in the United States can match Dr. Sachdev's combined depth of clinical and academic experience. Over a career spanning more than fifty years, he has performed more than 75,000 upper endoscopies and colonoscopies, successfully treated more than 2,000 patients for hepatitis C, and earned international recognition for his work in hepatology. Today, he brings that body of experience to every patient who walks through the doors of Digestive Disease Centers of Tennessee.
Dr. Sachdev is board-certified in gastroenterology and internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine, and is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, and the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases. He has presented at national and international meetings and previously held faculty appointments at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center and the University of Toronto, Wellesley Hospital.
Across more than 25 years in East Tennessee, he has become known to patients and referring physicians alike for unhurried, attentive consultations — treating multiple generations of the same family and welcoming commercial, Medicare, and TennCare coverage equally.
Read the full biography →Procedures and consultations across the full breadth of the digestive system.
From routine screening to subspecialty hepatology care, the practice handles the procedures and follow-up most often needed by adults in East Tennessee.
Screening Colonoscopy
Preventive screening and polyp removal performed at Lakeway Regional Hospital. Decades of procedural experience with consistently low complication rates.
Upper GI Endoscopy
Diagnostic and therapeutic upper endoscopy for reflux, ulcers, swallowing difficulty, and gastrointestinal bleeding.
Hepatology
Long-term management of hepatitis C, fatty liver disease, cirrhosis, and other chronic liver conditions — a longstanding clinical focus.
IBD Management
Ongoing care for Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, including medication management and surveillance endoscopy.
Reflux & Esophageal Care
Workup and treatment of GERD, esophagitis, and esophageal disorders, including eosinophilic esophagitis.
General Consultation
Evaluation for abdominal pain, constipation, indigestion, H. pylori, pancreatic disease, and related digestive complaints.
The depth of an academic career, the warmth of a private practice.
Unmatched experience
More than 50 years of clinical practice and 75,000+ endoscopic procedures performed — with a procedural complication rate well below national averages.
Internationally recognized
National and international presenter, with prior faculty appointments at the University of Pittsburgh and the University of Toronto, Wellesley Hospital.
Hepatitis C distinction
One of the country's most proficient hepatologists in the modern treatment of hepatitis C, with more than 2,000 patients successfully treated to cure.
Time with you
Unhurried, attentive consultations. Patients consistently note that Dr. Sachdev «talks with you, not at you» — a hallmark of the practice for 25+ years.
Modern telehealth
Secure, HIPAA-compliant video visits for follow-up, hepatitis monitoring, IBD check-ins, and second opinions — saving a drive without sacrificing depth of care.
Broad insurance
In-network with Medicare, TennCare, and all major commercial plans. The practice does not stream patients based on coverage.
A family-oriented office. Dr. Sachdev is very compassionate, takes his time to listen to you, and talks with you, not at you.
— Patient review, Sharecare
Most major plans accepted
Please call the office to confirm in-network status for your specific plan before your visit.