GI & Endoscopy

Here are the five most-read stories on gastroenterology and endoscopy Becker's ASC Review has reported on in 2021:

Over the last year, Becker's ASC Review reported on 112 new gastroenterology clinic openings, expansion of services, affiliations, partnerships and transactions. 

MNGI Digestive Health has named Paul Dambowy, MD, as its CMO, the Minneapolis-based practice said Dec. 8.

Chandler, Ariz.-based East Valley Gastroenterology and Hepatology Associates is joining GI Alliance, the Dallas-based gastro organization said in a Dec. 7 news release.

Catholic Health appointed Christopher DiMaio, MD, chairman of the department of gastroenterology at Roslyn, N.Y.-based St. Francis Hospital and Heart Center and system co-chair of digestive disease services, the health system said Dec. 7. 

Five leaders in gastroenterology joined Becker's to discuss what they think the profession will look like in 2031. 

Palo Alto, Calif.-based Stanford Health named Patricia Garcia, MD, a clinical associate professor of gastroenterology and hepatology, as its inaugural associate chief medical information officer for ambulatory care, the health system said Dec. 6.

Pediatric gastroenterologist Sarah Cole, MD, has announced that she will be running for Sioux Falls (S.D.) City Council in 2022, according to KELO Newstalk.

Atlanta-based physician practice management company United Digestive signed a deal to expand the resources of Digestive Care Physicians in Johns Creek, Ga., United Digestive said Dec. 7. 

West Long Branch, N.J.-based Allied Digestive Health has selected Athenahealth to provide its cloud-based revenue cycle management services, Athenahealth said Dec. 1.