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
  

Requirements

Gastroenterologist Requirements / Skills / Qualifications

• Medical degree
• Completion of a three-year internal residency
• Completion of a three-year Gastroenterology specialization degree
• Attention to detail
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Proficiency in performing endoscopic and colonoscopy procedures
• Proficiency with X-Rays, MRIs and ultrasound scanning