6 GI physicians in the news — June 3, 2016

Here are six gastroenterologists who recently made headlines.

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The American Gastroenterological Association named Timothy Wang, MD, its 111th president.

The American Gastroenterological Association awarded Anna S. Lok, MD, the 2016 William Beaumont Prize in Gastroenterology for her contributions in liver diseases and gastroenterology.

Kenneth Chang, MD, an interventional gastroenterologist, performed the first Transoral Incisionless Fundoplication procedure using the new EsophyX Z Fastener Delivery System.

Arsanis named gastroenterologist Anthony C. Stevens, MD, CMO.

An American Journal of Gastroenterology study, led by Jessica L. Mellinger, MD, found veterans with liver disease who had access to healthcare specialists had a better survival outcome than those who did not have access.

Cary (N.C.) Gastroenterology Associates, founded by Michael R. Pike, MD, is celebrating its 30th anniversary in 2016.

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