GI & Endoscopy

Phyllis Bishop, MD, chief of the division of pediatric gastroenterology at the Jackson-based University of Mississippi Medical Center, was awarded the Paul Parker chair of pediatric gastroenterology, according to a Sept. 7 report from the Madison County Journal.

Pharmacists voted Prilosec OTC as the top acid reducer, according to U.S. News & World Report's list of best acid reducers for 2022. 

Steven Lee-Kong, MD, was named chief of colorectal surgery at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center on Sept. 6.

Here are three gastroenterologists moves Becker's has reported on since Aug. 16:

From leadership appointments to partnerships, here are six updates from gastroenterology medtech companies since June 1:

There are 13,465 gastroenterologists in the U.S., according to the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator.

Here are three gastroenterology leadership moves Becker's has reported on since Aug. 2:

Lori McClintock, wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis after taking a plant supplement, according to an Aug. 24 report from KHN.

Iterative Scopes, a gastroenterology-focused software company, appointed Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer.

Gastro Health finalized its acquisition of Charlottesville (Va.) Gastroenterology Associates on Sept. 1.