GI & Endoscopy

Whether a physician young gastroenterologists meet in fellowship training or early on in their careers, a mentor can have a profound impact on a career path. Two gastroenterologists share what they believe to be some of the most important qualities…

Edward V. Loftus Jr., MD, is a professor of medicine in the Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minn. He is on the steering committee of the IBD Working Group and has chaired the Patient Education…

Here are three gastroenterologists and colorectal surgeons who were featured in the news within the past week.

Afsar Waraich, MD, has opened Palmetto Gastroenterology & Hepatology in Aiken, S.C., according to an Aiken Standard report. 


Gary R. Lichtenstein, MD, is director of the Center for Inflammatory Bowel Diseases at the University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in Philadelphia. He is also a professor of medicine at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He serves…

Researchers studied the impact of mind-body interventions on irritable bowel syndrome and inflammatory bowel disease, and published their findings in Plus One.

James D. Lewis, MD, MSCE, associate director of the Inflammatory Bowel Disease Program at University of Pennsylvania Health System in Philadelphia. He is a professor of medicine at Penn Medicine as well as a senior fellow of the Leonard Davis…

The American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy recognized Exeter (N.H.) Hospital for its dedication to promoting quality and safety in endoscopy care.

A new study, published in the Annals of Internal Medicine, examined the role of fecal microbiota transplantation for Clostridium difficile infection.

Ironwood Pharmaceuticals provided an update on its first quarter 2015 activities, including their gastrointestinal product candidates.