GI & Endoscopy

Gastroenterology has consistently been among the top 10 highest-earning specialties in the U.S.

Midcareer gastroenterologists — those with 15-21 years of experience — who are self-employed earn an average salary of $504,580, according to figures from the Medscape Salary Explorer.

Here are six updates on GI companies from the first quarter:

Harbin Clinic Gastroenterology Endoscopy & GI Lab Rome (Ga.) is the recipient of the 2022 Excellence in Professionalism Distinction from the American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses, WRGA Local News Now reported March 27.

David Bridgers, MD, a gastroenterologist with One GI and Gastroenterology Associates & Endoscopy Center of North Mississippi in North Oxford, spoke with Becker's to offer advice for new gastroenterologists.

While some shy away from change, others embrace it.

Latha Alaparthi, MD, was recently named the first female president and chair of the board of directors of the Digestive Health Physicians Association in Silver Spring, Md.

Kevin Finnegan, MD, a gastroenterologist with One GI and Associated Endoscopy in Brentwood, Tenn., joined Becker's to discuss where consolidation is headed and what growth opportunities he sees in the industry.

From updated guidelines to new partnerships, here are five updates for gastroenterology leaders to know:

PE GI Solutions partnered with Concord, Mass.-based Emerson Hospital to open Emerson Endoscopy & Digestive Health Center.