Gastroenterology Physician
Brownwood, TX, 76801, USA
- Healthcare
- Internship
- Gastroenterology
- Endoscopy
- Digestive diseases
A Gastroenterologist is a medical doctor specializing in diagnosing, treating, and preventing diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary system through clinical management and endoscopic procedures. This role involves patient evaluation, performing diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopies, collaborating with multidisciplinary teams, and educating patients about their conditions. The physician must be board-certified or eligible, with completed residency and fellowship training, and capable of providing care in outpatient and inpatient settings while adhering to regulatory standards.
The Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive medical and procedural care for patients with disorders of the gastrointestinal tract and hepatobiliary system. This role includes evaluation, diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of digestive diseases, utilizing evidence-based medical management and endoscopic procedures to deliver high-quality, patient-centered care.
Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesEvaluate and manage patients with gastrointestinal, hepatic, biliary, and pancreatic disorders
Diagnose and treat conditions such as gastroesophageal reflux disease, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, liver disease, and gastrointestinal malignancies
Perform and interpret endoscopic procedures including upper endoscopy and colonoscopy, consistent with training and privileges
Provide inpatient consultation services and outpatient clinic care as needed
Develop and implement individualized treatment plans using evidence-based guidelines
Interpret diagnostic studies including laboratory tests, imaging, and pathology results
Collaborate with primary care providers, surgeons, oncologists, radiologists, and other specialists
Educate patients and families regarding diagnoses, treatment options, and preventive care
Maintain accurate and timely clinical documentation
Participate in quality improvement, patient safety, and outcomes initiatives
Supervise and educate advanced practice providers, residents, or fellows, as applicable
Comply with all regulatory, accreditation, and professional standards
Doctor of Medicine (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO) from an accredited medical school
Completion of an accredited internal medicine residency
Completion of an accredited gastroenterology fellowship program
Board-eligible or board-certified in Gastroenterology
Ability to obtain and maintain unrestricted state medical licensure
DEA registration or eligibility
Expertise in gastrointestinal disease management and endoscopic procedures
Strong diagnostic and clinical decision-making skills
Excellent communication and patient counseling abilities
Ability to manage complex and chronic conditions
Commitment to evidence-based practice and patient-centered care
Outpatient clinics, endoscopy suites, and hospital inpatient settings
Call responsibilities as determined by practice or service needs
Ability to stand for extended periods during procedures
Manual dexterity for endoscopic and procedural tasks
Visual and auditory acuity sufficient for patient assessment and procedural monitoring




