Louisville, KY.-based Norton Audubon Hospital has become the first facility in Kentucky to offer endoscopic ultrasound-guided radiofrequency ablation for pancreatic cancer, a minimally invasive procedure that targets tumors with greater precision. Gastroenterologist William Evans III, MD, performed the state’s first…
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Neptune, N.J.-based Hackensack Meridian Jersey Shore University Medical Center has launched a gastroenterology program focused on advanced diagnostic and surgical care for complex digestive diseases. Led by Lee Peng, MD, the program offers minimally invasive and endoscopic treatments for conditions…
Beverly Hills Gastroenterology, part of the Gastroenterology Institute of Southern California, has opened a new office in Beverly Hills to make specialized digestive care more accessible in the area. Led by gastroenterologist Peyton Berookim, MD, the practice aims to improve…
Granville Health System has opened the Granville Health System Endoscopy Center in Oxford, N.C. Providers will begin seeing patients in October, according to an Oct. 6 news release from the Oxford-based health system. The center offers a range of endoscopic…
Shantanu Gaur, MD, founded Allurion in 2009 while he was a student at Boston-based Harvard Medical School. Now, as CEO of the Natick, Mass.-based company, he’s leading efforts to redefine obesity care through nonsurgical innovation, digital health and global accessibility.…
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John Glascock, MD, a bariatric surgeon, is suing Waverly (Iowa) Health Center and its CEO, Jodi Geerts, alleging the hospital has put patients at risk, Iowa Capital Dispatch reported Oct. 1. Dr. Glascock was employed by the hospital from July…
ASCs are primed for growth, but industry leaders say a mix of restrictive regulations, stagnant reimbursements, and rising costs are keeping many facilities from reaching their potential. Two ASC leaders joined Becker’s to discuss the factors stalling ASC growth. Editor’s…
Somerset, Ky.-based Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital has added Bilal Aslam, MD, to its gastroenterology team. Dr. Aslam, a gastroenterologist with advanced training in therapeutic endoscopy and GI bleeding management, will provide inpatient care at the hospital and outpatient procedures at…
Gastroenterologists see steady pay growth as they advance in their careers, according to salary data from Marit Health, which collects anonymous physician compensation information. Here’s how workload and pay compare across experience levels: 0-2 years of experience Average workload: 46…
At least 47% of physicians were employed by or affiliated with hospital systems in 2024, up from around 30% in 2012, according to a new Government Accountability Office report. Here are five GI trends from the report: 1. Private equity…