Category: Gastroenterology and Endoscopy

New York gastroenterologist now faces 60 sex crime charges

Another patient has accused New York City gastroenterologist Zhi Alan Cheng, MD, of sexual abuse, NBC affiliate WNBC reported March 14.

3 GI tech companies making waves

Here are three GI tech companies making waves in the field to know:

How colonoscopy costs have changed: ASCs vs. HOPDs

The average cost to undergo a colonoscopy in the U.S. in 2024 is $1,608, according to data from Sidecar Health — but how does that change depending on where the procedure is done?

How the payer tug of war is changing the GI workforce

Gastroenterologists continue to play tug of war with payers over reimbursement rates.

AGA warns that blood tests should not replace colonoscopies

A new colorectal cancer blood test shows promise, but the American Gastroenterological Association says it’s not a substitute for colonoscopy. 

Novant expanding GI services in rural North Carolina

Charlotte, N.C.-based Novant Health surgeons will begin offering care at Novant Health’s Pender Medical Center in Burgaw, N.C., according to a March 14 report from local news affiliate WECT.

5 female gastroenterologists to know

Here are five women in gastroenterology to know: 

The factors fueling the gastroenterologist staffing fire

Ongoing shortages of medical professionals have led to persistent problems across the care continuum for providers of all specialties — and gastroenterologists have not been spared.

10 least overweight cities in the US

Seattle is the least overweight and obese city in the U.S., according to personal finance site WalletHub.

8 things to know about colonoscopies and ASCs

Here are eight things about ASC-based colonoscopies that leaders should know: