GI & Endoscopy

Gastroenterology offers a wide range of career paths from multiple different practice settings to various disciplines within the field. With so many choices, how can GI physicians select the right track and forge a leadership position for themselves?

This year, the American Gastroenterological Association published six clinical practice guidelines in its official journal Gastroenterology.

Researchers from the University Hospitals Case Medical Center Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland have conducted a national study to determine whether offering colonoscopy at no cost to Medicare patients increases the colorectal cancer screening rate, according to a DOTMed report.

Raghuram P. Reddy, MD, is a practicing gastroenterologist at Ohio Gastroenterology Group in Columbus. He joined in 2007. He is an active member of the American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastroenterological Association and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

Advanced Endoscopy Devices has been awarded a contract with Premier.

Here are five recent news updates on gastroenterology and endoscopy companies.

The Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care has granted three-year accreditation to the Maryland Center for Digestive Health in Annapolis, according to The Star Democrat.

West Georgia Health, based in LaGrange, has given out a "Physician of the Year" award annually since 2007. This year, gastroenterologist Robert Coggins, MD, received the honor, according to a LaGrange Daily News report.

Charles K. Bedard, MD, is a gastroenterologist providing care with Minor & James Medical, a Swedish Health Partner, in Seattle. He is affiliated with professional organizations such as American Gastroenterological Association, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Washington State Medical Association…

Check-Cap announced that data related to the clinical studies centered on its imaging capsule has been published in Gut, an official journal of the British Society of Gastroenterology.