Consultant Medical Gastroentrology

Skills:.

MD, Gastroentrology, Medical gastroenterologist, DNB, Consultant Gastroentrology, endoscopy, colonoscopy,.

Responsibilities.

Diagnose and treat GI disorders, including Crohns disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and other digestive issues..

Provide advice and support on diet and nutrition changes to patients and refer them to relevant dietitians as required..

Perform investigative endoscopic procedures, such as ERCPs, colonoscopies, sigmoidoscopies, upper endoscopies, duodenoscopes, gastroscopies, and barium swallows..

Conduct research to advance knowledge about gastrointestinal diseases, treatments, and industry best practices..

Prescribe medication to treat digestive disorders and perform surgery to remove abnormalities in the colon or rectum..

Perform diagnostic tests, like blood tests and stool sample tests, to determine the cause of the patients symptoms..

Participate in education activities such as workshops, lectures, and medical conferences to maintain professional certification..

Refer patients to other medical professionals and specialists if further diagnostic testing or treatment is required..

Provide medical care to patients with chronic and long-standing diseases, such as diabetes or hypertension, to help manage symptoms and prevent complications..