Becker's featured dozens of gastroenterologists from across the country this year.
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Miami-based Gastro Health had a strong year, adding nine practices and expanding its reach in Florida, Ohio and Virginia.
Gastroenterology pay hit $500,400 in 2021, according to Doximity's "2021 Physician Compensation Report," released Dec. 16.
Daniel Catenacci, MD, a gastrointestinal medical oncologist in Chicago, was charged with securities fraud Dec. 20 for using insider information to make more than $134,000 on the sale of his shares of a biotechnology company, the U.S. Justice Department alleges.
Thirteen surgery centers or practices with gastroenterology services opened or were announced so far in 2021.
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Lincoln, Neb.-based Virtual Incision Corp., a medical device company that makes miniaturized robots for laparoscopic surgery, earned $46 million in series C funding led by Swiss private equity firm Endeavour Vision and Chicago-based venture capital and private equity firm Baird…
United Digestive has added Gastroenterology Associates of Southwest Florida to its network, United Digestive said Dec. 14.
Seven-physician Gastroenterology Associates Endoscopy Unit in Hickory, N.C. was recognized for quality by the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, the Hickory Daily Record reported Dec. 12.
Gastro Health is ending 2021 strong — acquiring four practices in Florida and Ohio since Sept. 1.
Nate Merriman, MD, is the medical director for gastrointestinal and digestive health at Intermountain Healthcare in Murray, Utah. He joined Becker's to discuss what he thinks the industry will look like in 10 years.