Gastrointestinal pharmaceutical company Napo Pharmaceuticals recently introduced Darlene Horton, MD, as its new chief medical officer, according to a May 26 press release.
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A gastroenterologist is proposing to build a medical office and surgery center in Edina, Minn., The Edina Sun Current reported June 11.
Less than 5 percent of gastroenterologists have a net worth of at least $5 million, according to Medscape's "Physician Wealth & Debt Report 2021."
The COVID-19 pandemic is one factor that's changed the private practice and management landscape for gastroenterologists, according to a paper written by United Digestive leaders.
The former 60-year-old clinical supervisor of State College, Pa.-based Mount Nittany Medical Center's endoscopy center is suing the hospital, claiming age discrimination.
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United Digestive added Aja McCutchen, MD, as the seventh member of its board of directors.
Gastroenterologist pay dropped to $406,000, the seventh highest-paid specialty, with plastic surgeons beating orthopedic surgeons to the top spot in 2021.
Gastroenterology procedures have changed over the decade through developments like artificial intelligence and minimally invasive laparoscopic devices.
A recent study published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine analyzes the results of an ongoing project by The University of Texas at Austin's Dell Medical School to mail colorectal cancer screening tests to low-income individuals in Travis County,…
Summit Health will integrate New York City-based Gotham Gastroenterology into its network as part of its goal to expand access to medical care in the New York metropolitan area, according to a June 7 press release.