1. Newport Beach, Calif.-based Hoag tapped Kenneth Chang, MD, as executive medical director of its Digestive Health Institute.
2. Gastroenterologist Naresh Gunaratnam, MD, was named president and chair of the board of directors for the Digestive Health Physicians Association.
3. Maria Abreu, MD, was appointed the 119th president of the American Gastroenterological Association, effective May 30.
4. Christopher Schlachta, MD, was elected the 2024-2025 president of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons.
5. The Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons added new members to its board and investment committee. SAGES’ former vice president, Aurora Pryor, MD, has succeeded Christopher Schlachta, MD, as president of the board. Dr. Schlachta will remain on the board as past president. Steven Schwaitzberg, MD, has become board vice president, also serving as chair of the investment committee.
The board has also added Adrian Park, MD, and Andrew Gumbs, MD, to its board and Thach Pham, MD, Shea Gregg, MD, and Scott Davis, MD, to its investment committee.
At the Becker's 23rd Annual Spine, Orthopedic and Pain Management-Driven ASC + The Future of Spine Conference, taking place June 11-13 in Chicago, spine surgeons, orthopedic leaders and ASC executives will come together to explore minimally invasive techniques, ASC growth strategies and innovations shaping the future of outpatient spine care. Apply for complimentary registration now.
