University of California in San Diego has appointed Rohit Loomba, MD, as the inaugural holder of the John C. Martin Endowed Chair in Liver Disease. The chair was established through a gift from the John C. Martin Foundation to support…
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HSHS Medical Group has added Michael Ansstas, MD, to its gastroenterology team, according to a Nov. 12 report from RiverBender.com. Dr. Ansstas is a gastroenterologist with advanced training in interventional gastroenterology. He specializes in diagnosing and treating digestive conditions including…
From pioneering robotic procedures to expanding access to advanced endoscopic techniques, gastrointestinal specialists across the country are driving innovation and improving outcomes for patients. Here are five GI leaders making waves in the field this month: 1. Norio Fukami, MD,…
Two physicians, Srinivas Seela, MD, and Harinath Sheela, MD, have opened Florida’s first gastroenterology-focused urgent care center in Orlando, offering same-day access to GI specialists and on-site diagnostic services, seven days a week. GI Urgent Care of Florida is designed…
Gastroenterologist pay jumped 5% from 2024 to 2025, according to AMGA 2025 Medical Group Compensation and Productivity Survey. The data surveyed 184,000 providers across nearly 500 medical groups, encompassing almost 200 physicians, advanced practice clinicians and other specialties. Here are…
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Here are nine new studies, approvals, techniques and more than are advancing the gastroenterology industry, as reported by Becker’s since Aug. 22:
Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health has added a gastroenterology practice to its network. The health system welcomed Novant Health Gastroenterology, formerly known as Hilton Head Gastroenterology, which has locations in Hilton Head and Hardeeville, N.C., according to a Nov. 10 news…
Millions of Americans with uncomplicated heartburn continue to undergo unnecessary upper endoscopies. Motive Medical Intelligence — a healthcare analytics company focused on reducing low-value care — studied more than 100 million insurance claims from July 2022 through June 2024 and…
The highest-paid gastroenterologist in New York City earns $980,900 per year, according to Medscape’s salary reporter tool. Here is what the five highest-paid gastroenterologists in New York City earn each year, their amount of experience and their practice setting. 1.…
Olympus Corp. announced a global restructuring plan Nov. 7 aimed at streamlining operations and strengthening its position in endoscopy-enabled care. As part of the transformation, Olympus will reduce its global workforce by roughly 2,000 positions and target approximately $160 million…