Job Description

A gastroenterologist specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions related to the digestive system, including the stomach, intestines, liver, pancreas, and esophagus. The job responsibilities of a gastroenterologist typically include:

Patient Care

: Conducting thorough physical exams, medical histories, and reviewing lab results. Diagnosing gastrointestinal disorders such as irritable bowel syndrome (IBS), Crohn's disease, celiac disease, liver diseases, ulcers, and cancers of the digestive system. Prescribing medications or therapies to treat various digestive conditions. Monitoring and managing long-term care for chronic conditions.

Procedures

: Performing diagnostic procedures like endoscopies (e.g., colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopy), biopsies, and liver function tests. Treating certain conditions via endoscopic procedures, such as removing polyps or stenting narrowed passages.

Collaboration

: Collaborating with other healthcare professionals like surgeons, nutritionists, and radiologists for comprehensive care. Referring patients to other specialists if needed for non-gastrointestinal issues or more complex conditions.

Education and Prevention

: Educating patients about gastrointestinal health, dietary habits, and lifestyle changes that can prevent or manage conditions. Conducting screenings for colon cancer and providing counseling on risk factors and preventive measures.

Documentation and Record Keeping

: Maintaining accurate and up-to-date medical records, including patient histories, diagnostic results, treatment plans, and follow-up care.

Research and Continuing Education

: Keeping up with advancements in gastrointestinal medicine through ongoing research, reading medical journals, and attending conferences. Participating in clinical research studies or trials related to gastroenterology.

Emergency Care

: Managing gastrointestinal emergencies such as gastrointestinal bleeding or perforation.

Consultations

: Providing expert consultation to other physicians regarding complex cases of gastrointestinal diseases.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: Up to ₹600,000.00 per month

Benefits:

* Provident Fund