GI & Endoscopy

Cleveland Clinic gastroenterologist Omar Massoud, MD, PhD, was arrested this week after being charged with six felony counts, three involving sexual assaults on patients, according to a Dec. 28 report from Medscape. 

Here are the most well-read gastroenterology stories from Becker's in 2022, starting with the most popular: 

From a gastroenterologist charged with assaulting patients to an office relocation, here are seven gastroenterology updates Becker's has reported on since Dec. 15: 

Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has relocated one of its offices and endoscopy centers.

Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health has hired eight physicians to its clinical team in 2022.

Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer at Iterative Health, connected with Becker's to discuss the developments in colonoscopy and endoscopy technology she is most excited about.

GI Alliance is one of the largest gastroenterology groups in the industry, with more than 660 physicians and 400 locations across 14 states, according to its website. 

Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer at Iterative Health, connected with Becker's Dec. 20 to discuss the clinical gastroenterology trends she is keeping her eye on today.

Medtronic is a medical device company offering artificial intelligence solutions to gastrointestinal procedures such as colonoscopies. From new partnerships to technology installations, here are eight moves made by the company Becker's has reported on since November: 

Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer at Iterative Health, connected with Becker's Dec. 20 to discuss the biggest obstacles the gastroenterology industry faces today on a patient, provider and pharmaceutical level.