Physician - Gastroenterology

Gastroenterology Physician

Gastroenterologists specialize in treating conditions and diseases of the digestive system. These can include disorders of the stomach, intestines, colon, pancreas, esophagus, gallbladder, bile ducts, and liver. Gastroenterologists typically see patients who have been referred by their primary doctors after showing gastrointestinal symptoms. Such symptoms may include diarrhea, constipation, indigestion, bleeding, and abdominal pain. Responsibilities include meeting with and assessing patients. Running diagnostic tests is also a key responsibility. They perform colonoscopies and endoscopies to examine the colon and digestive system. Taking X-rays, MRIs, CT scans, and ultrasounds is part of the role. Referring patients for surgery and providing post-surgery treatment is expected. They treat conditions like irritable bowel syndrome, colitis, gastritis, hemorrhoids, Crohn's disease, lactose intolerance, and ulcers. There's also responsibility for managing administrative tasks such as paperwork and patient records. Meeting with medical staff and contributing to business decisions is expected. This role requires full availability, including weekends, and weekdays as needed. 24-hour call coverage is expected. Office and procedure expectations vary. Providers will have a maximum of two procedure days per week. Procedure hours are typically from 7:30 AM to 3:30 PM. Office hours are from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM. Patient ratios range from 1:15 to 1:20. The acuity level of patients typically includes adults who are acutely ill with a wide range of medical problems. No rounding will apply unless specifically asked.