P. Frederick Duckworth Jr., M.D.

January 2026

Dear GSI Patient,

We are writing to share some important news about Dr. P. Frederick Duckworth, Jr. After thirty-three years of dedicated service as a Gastroenterologist, Dr. Duckworth will be retiring at the end of 2025 from Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc.

Throughout his career, Dr. Duckworth has been devoted to providing exceptional, compassionate care to every patient he has had the privilege to treat. His commitment to excellence and his sincere concern for those he serves has helped define the standard of our practice, and we are deeply thankful for the many years he has devoted to leading and caring for our community. 

We understand that this transition may bring questions about your ongoing care. Please be assured that our team of Gastroenterologists and the rest of our clinical team will continue to provide you with the same attentive, high-quality care you have come to expect. Your medical records will remain secure with Gastrointestinal Specialists, and your care will continue without interruption.

If you would like to request a copy of your medical records, or if you would like to schedule an appointment, please reach out to our office:

Gastrointestinal Specialists, Inc.

8266 Atlee Road Medical Office Building II | Suite 133

Mechanicsville, VA 23116

804-285-8206 | gastrova.com

On behalf of our entire team, we want to express our deepest gratitude to Dr. Duckworth for his years of service and to you, our patients, for your continued trust in our care.

With appreciation,

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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.