Gastroenterologist Duties & Responsibilities

The role and function of a Gastroenterologist includes the following 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.

Note that this is not an exhaustive list of Gastroenterologist duties and responsibilities. Job functions for specific Gastroenterologist roles may vary, depending on the industry and type of employer.

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