Consultant Gastroenterologist

Gastroenterologist Duties and Responsibilities

Consulting with patients to understand their health concerns.

Consulting with a patient's primary doctor.

Analyzing patient historical data.

Performing specialized tests to diagnose patients.

Determining proper courses of treatment.

Performing endoscopic procedures to inspect internal organs.

Performing X-Ray, MRI and ultrasound scanning.

Performing surgery in the digestive tract.

Consulting with other specialists, such as oncologists, in the case of cancer.

Gastroenterologist Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

Medical degree.

Completion of a three-year internal residency.