Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Dr. Steven Lee-Kong named to leadership post at New Jersey medical center

Steven Lee-Kong, MD, was named chief of colorectal surgery at Hackensack (N.J.) University Medical Center on Sept. 6.

3 gastroenterologists making headlines

Here are three gastroenterologists moves Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 16:

6 developments in GI tech

From leadership appointments to partnerships, here are six updates from gastroenterology medtech companies since June 1:

The gastroenterology workforce: 7 stats

There are 13,465 gastroenterologists in the U.S., according to the Merritt Hawkins physician revenue calculator.

3 recent gastroenterology leadership moves

Here are three gastroenterology leadership moves Becker’s has reported on since Aug. 2:

Congressman’s wife died of gastroenteritis after taking herbal supplement

Lori McClintock, wife of U.S. Rep. Tom McClintock, died from dehydration due to gastroenteritis after taking a plant supplement, according to an Aug. 24 report from KHN.

Iterative Scopes taps Dr. Shrujal Baxi as chief medical officer

Iterative Scopes, a gastroenterology-focused software company, appointed Shrujal Baxi, MD, chief medical officer.

Gastro Health acquires Virginia practice

Gastro Health finalized its acquisition of Charlottesville (Va.) Gastroenterology Associates on Sept. 1.

Brigham and Women’s adds gastrointestinal robot

Boston-based Brigham and Women’s Hospital is adding EndoQuest’s surgical robot capable of providing minimally-invasive gastrointestinal surgery using trans-oral or trans-anal methods.

8 Gastro Health moves in 8 months

Here are eight moves from Gastro Health that Becker’s has reported on since Jan. 6: