Category: GI & Endoscopy

Why this GI CEO says ASC independence is getting harder to sustain

Michael Warne, CEO of Associated Gastroenterologists of Central New York in Camillus, joined Becker’s to share his perspective on the growing financial pressures facing independent ASCs — and why some may turn to hospitals for support despite concerns over operational impact. Editor’s note: This response was edited lightly for clarity and length.  Michael Warne: I […]

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5 gastroenterologist lawsuits in 2025

Here are five lawsuits Becker’s has reported on involving gastroenterologists and GI surgeons in 2025: 1. Florida-based physician Scott Wiesen, MD, has surrendered his medical license after facing a lawsuit for a colonoscopy he performed at Naples, Fla.-based Premier Endoscopy Center. He was facing an investigation from the Florida Department of Health. However, the inquiry […]

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5 physicians on the cutting edge of GI 

Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of gastroenterology.  If you’d like to nominate a physician, please email pnewitt@beckershealthcare.com.  Bryan Curtin, MD Dr. Curtin is the director of The Center for Neurogastroenterology and GI Motility at The Melissa L. Posner Institute for Digestive Health & Liver Disease at Mercy Medical Center […]

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Dr. Lawrence Kim begins term as AGA Institute president

Lawrence Kim, MD, has begun his term as 120th president of the American Gastroenterological Association Institute. Dr. Kim is a partner at South Denver Gastroenterology, a 27-physician independent GI practice, according to a May 28 news release sent to Becker’s.  During his time with South Denver Gastroenterology, Dr. Kim has developed a part-time partnership model […]

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Illinois hospital opens GI practice, welcomes first physician 

Morris (Ill.) Hospital & Healthcare Centers has opened a new gastroenterology practice and welcomed its first specialist, Afreen Hyder, MD, according to a May 20 news release from the hospital. Dr. Hyder brings over 20 years of experience in diagnosing, treating and managing conditions of the digestive system. “My philosophy of care is simple: be […]

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What this GI would change about med school 

Medical education has evolved significantly over the last few decades — but are there key elements still missing? Sheldon Taub, MD, gastroenterologist at Jupiter (Fla.) Medical Center, joined Becker’s to discuss how medical training has changed since he entered the field and shares the lessons he believes future physicians should be learning in today’s classrooms.  […]

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DeepSeek passes GI board exam

Artificial assistance chatbot DeepSeek has shown success in passing a gastroenterology board examination, according to a May 20 study published in The American Journal of Gastroenterology. Researchers evaluated the bot’s performance on American College of Gastroenterology’s 455-question self assessment. DeepSeek was able to score 81.5% across all questions, while ChatGPT-3 and ChatGPT-4 had previously only […]

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Payer disruptions changing the GI landscape 

As payer expectations evolve and reimbursement pressures mount, gastroenterology leaders are rethinking how they engage with insurers.  From value-based care to contract renegotiations and patient education, four GI leaders shared with Becker’s how they’re adapting to a shifting payer landscape — and what they’re preparing for next. Editor’s note: Responses were edited lightly for clarity […]

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The top 1% GI research hospitals in US: Avant-garde

Avant-garde Health has released its 2025 “Healthcare Research All-Stars” report, honoring the top 5% of America’s physicians and hospitals based on volume of research. The report recognized 19 hospitals as being in the top 1% of gastroenterology research facilities in the country.  Read more about the methodology here.  The top gastroenterology research hospitals in the […]

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Loyola Medicine taps chief of gastroenterology

Maywood, Ill.-based Loyola Medicine has tapped Dejan Micic, MD, as division chief of gastroenterology.  In his new role, Dr. Micic will oversee the division’s clinical, research and educational initiatives. He will also continue his clinical practice at Loyola, according to a May 19 news release.  Prior to joining Loyola Medicine, Dr. Micic served as an […]

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