Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

From the first full multi-organ transplant to treat a rare form of cancer to practice and center openings, here are five gastroenterology updates Becker’s has reported on since June 22:

Cleveland Clinic has performed the first full multi-organ transplant with multiple digestive organs to treat a patient with a rare form of appendix cancer.

Bill Snyder, CEO of digital health company Vivante Health, spoke with Becker’s on June 29 to discuss the gastroenterology trends he is monitoring.

Here are 10 updates on gastroenterology companies Becker’s reported on during the second quarter:

From a rise in colorectal cancer cases to missed colonoscopy appointments, here are five numbers making gastroenterologists nervous. 

Gastroenterology has the second highest telemedicine usage of any adult speciality, according to Doximity’s “State of Telemedicine Report.”

Gastro Health opened a Hygieacare center in Miami to prepare patients for colonoscopy.

Here are seven gastroenterology practices that have opened or have plans to open that Becker’s has reported on during the second quarter of 2022:

Denton-based North Texas GI Associates opened a second practice in Highland Village, Texas, Community Impact reported June 27.

Jerry Tillinger, CEO of U.S. Digestive Health in Exton, Pa., connected with Becker’s via email June 28 to discuss how competitors can be gastroenterology leaders’ greatest allies and more.