Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

Gastroenterology is seeing rapid changes, as colorectal cancer cases rise and the physician shortage intensifies. 

Steven Brant, MD, professor at New Brunswick, N.J.-based Rutgers University, has been named the inaugural recipient of the Bishr and Souha Omary Family Endowed Legacy Professorship.

Although gastroenterologists are not common defendants in medical malpractice lawsuits, some cases over the last 10 years have resulted in multimillion-dollar settlements, according to a blog post from law firm Miller & Zois. 

Compared to other specialists, gastroenterologists are less commonly defendants in medical malpractice cases, according to a blog post by law firm Miller & Zois. 

Exton, Pa.-based US Digestive Health, one of the nation’s largest gastroenterology practices, has added seven new physicians to its network. 

Gastroenterology practices are faced with a spate of exciting innovations and consistent challenges. 

Here are five gastroenterologists making headlines in the last month, as reported by Becker’s:

In 2021, an advisory panel lowered the recommended age for when people should begin colon cancer screenings from 50 to 45, and according to a new study, patients are complying with the change. 

Gastroenterologists across the U.S.are voicing concerns about three key policies affecting patient care, screening accuracy and physician reimbursements. 

Patients at Nashville, Tenn.-based Vanderbilt Clinic may have been exposed to HIV or hepatitis B and C while undergoing routine colonoscopy procedures, according to an Oct. 12 report from Fox affiliate WZTV.