Orgs

This doctor is recruiting an army of medical experts to drown out fake health news on Instagram and Twitter

Chiang is a Harvard-trained gastroenterologist with a side passion for social media. On Instagram, where he refers to himself as a “GI Doctor,” he has 20,000 followers, making him one of the most influential docs aside from TV personalities, plastic surgeons and New York’s so-called “most eligible bachelor,” Dr. Mike.

Does It Matter Who Is the Doctor Who Performs Your Screening Colonoscopy?

Gastroenterologists vary widely in their adenoma “pick-up” rates. And although it’s widely accepted that colon cancer screening by colonoscopy can be life-saving, it’s unknown, and remains unproved, to what extent the doctors’ skills make a difference.

It’s time to talk about private equity in gastroenterology

f you amplify these signals, you’ll surely hear the songs of consolidation. It’s warming up. The ice is melting … a little quicker now. New rules are forming. No one knows what exactly those rules are — but they are forming anyway. And when they form, the lake will start freezing — again — and stay frozen for a long time.

Primary Care Society for Gastroenterology

We are the voice of primary care gastroenterology, a voice that is listened to by those making decisions which affect primary care.

Children’s Liver Disease Foundation

Liver disease charity for children, young people and teenagers. Information about the liver, liver diseases and living with liver disease

Comparative Gastroenterology Society

To encourage professional improvement and the interchange of knowledge and ideas among those persons interested in comparative gastroenterologyincluding patient care, teaching and research.

Crohn's & Colitis Foundation

The mission of the Crohn's & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA) is to cure Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis, and to improve the quality of life of children and adults affected by these diseases. CCFA sponsors basic and clinical research of the highest quality.

Gastrointestinal Pathology Society

The organization was developed as a mechanism: - for propagating interest in gastrointestinal pathology - for emphasizing the importance of gastrointestinal pathology as a sophisticated and complex area of pathology - for sharing information among members - for developing joint investigative efforts among members - for establishing referral centers or referral mechanisms for specific types of case problems - for devising a registry for unusual cases.

National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases

The National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases conducts and supports basic and clinical research on many of the most serious diseases affecting public health.

Society of Abdominal Radiology

The purpose of The Society of Abdominal Radiologyshall be to furnish leadership and to foster advances in diagnostic, interventional, gastrointestinal and abdominal radiology...

Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons

The mission of the Society of American Gastrointestinal and Endoscopic Surgeons is to improve quality patient care through education, research, innovation and leadership, principally in gastrointestinal and endoscopic surgery.

Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

The Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is a professional organization of nurses and associates dedicated to the safe and effective practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing. SGNA carries out its mission by advancing the science and practice of gastroenterology and endoscopy nursing through education, research, advocacy, and collaboration, and by promoting the professional development of its members in an atmosphere of mutual support.

Society of Laparoendoscopic Surgeons

SLS is the largest Minimally Invasive or Laparoscopic Society in North America and perhaps worldwide with over 6000 active members. Many Laparoscopic and MIS specialties are represented; the main three are Surgical Endoscopy, Gyn Laparoscopy, and Endourology. SLS’ focus is multispecialty, providing a multidisciplinary education by giving a comprehensive view that is more inline with better physician orientation and patient outcome.

The Pancreas Club

The Mission of the Pancreas Club, since its founding in 1966, is to promote the interchange of ideas between pancreatologists throughout the world and to maintain an informal "club" atmosphere.

World Gastroenterology Organisation

Our mission is to promote, to the general public and health care professionals alike, an awareness of the world wide prevalence and optimal care of digestive disorders through the provision of high quality, accessible and independent education and training.

American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases

AASLD is the leading organization of scientists and healthcare professionals committed to preventing and curing liver disease. AASLD was founded in 1950 by a small group of leading liver specialists (including Hans Popper, Leon Schiff, Fred Hoffbauer, Cecil Watson, Jesse Bollman, and Sheila Sherlock, to name a few) to bring together those who had contributed to the field of hepatology.

American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses

The American Board of Certification for Gastroenterology Nurses, Inc. is a volunteer non-profit organization. Its purpose is to maintain and improve the knowledge, understanding and skill of nurses in the fields of gastroenterology and gastroenterology endoscopy by developing and administering a certification program.

American Board of Internal Medicine-Gastroenterology

Since its founding in 1936 to answer a public call to establish more uniform standards for physicians, Certification by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) has stood for the highest standard in internal medicine and its 20 subspecialties.

American Broncho-Esophagological Association

The American Broncho-Esophagological Association (ABEA) is a society of physicians, researchers and allied professionals who share their expertise in Broncho-Esophagology and meet annually for scholarly presentations on matters relevant to the science and practice of their specialty.

American College of Gastroenterology

ACG was founded in 1932 to advance the scientific study and medical practice of diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The College promotes the highest standards in medical education and is guided by its commitment to meeting the individual and collective needs of clinical GI practitioners.

American Gastroenterological Association

The American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, the AGA has grown to include more than 16,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology.

American Pancreatic Association

The purposes of the Association are to foster clinical and basic research covering the entire spectrum of interests related to the pancreas, and to sponsor an annual meeting at which unpublished research may be presented and discussed.

American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

With more than 10,000 members worldwide, ASGE promotes the highest standards for endoscopic training and practice, fosters research, recognizes distinguished contributions to the field of endoscopy, and is the foremost resource for endoscopic education.

American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition

The American Society for Parenteral and Enteral Nutrition (A.S.P.E.N.) is dedicated to improving patient care by advancing the science and practice of clinical nutrition and metabolism. Founded in 1976, A.S.P.E.N. is an interdisciplinary organization whose members are involved in the provision of clinical nutrition therapies, including parenteral and enteral nutrition.

Americans Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association

The Americas Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Association (AHPBA), an incorporated, nonprofit organization, was created with a vision of devoting itself to relieving the human suffering caused by HPB disorders throughout the world, by improving education, training, innovation, research and patient care.

British Society of Gastroenterology

The British Society of Gastroenterology is an organisation focused on the promotion of gastroenterology within the United Kingdom. It has over three thousand members drawn from the ranks of physicians, surgeons, pathologists, radiologists, scientists, nurses, dietitians, and others interested in the field.

British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology

The British Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (BSGAR) is a Special Interest Group of the Royal College of Radiologists and provides a forum for imaging, intervention and research in the care of patients with abdominal disease.

Canadian Association of Gastroenterology

The Canadian Association of Gastroenterology (CAG) was founded in 1962 to promote the study of the digestive tract in health and disease. The Association is built on broad principles and includes individuals of different disciplines (physicians, surgeons, paediatricians, radiologists, basic scientists).

Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates

The Canadian Society of Gastroenterology Nurses and Associates is committed to excellence of client care while enhancing the educational and professional growth of the membership within the resources available.

European Board of Gastroenterology and Hepatology

To serve patients throughout Europe by developing, supporting and encouraging doctors of the highest quality in the specialty of Gastroenterology and Hepatology.

European Crohns and Colitis Organisation

ECCO’s mission is to improve the care of patients with IBD in all its aspects through international guidelines for practice, education, research and collaboration in the area of IBD.

European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition

The European Society for Paediatric Gastroenterology Hepatology and Nutrition (ESPGHAN) is a multi-professional organisation whose aim is to promote the health of children with special attention to the gastrointestinal tract, liver and nutritional status, through knowledge creation, the dissemination of science based information, the promotion of best practice in the delivery of care and the provision of high quality education for paediatric gastroenterology, hepatology and nutrition professionals in Europe and beyond.

European Society for Primary Care Gastroenterology

The ESPCG was established in 1996 by a group of academic general practitioners with an interest in gastroenterology, who believed that there was a need for a European forum for discussion, exchange of ideas and research.

European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates

The European Society of Gastroenterology and Endoscopy Nurses and Associates (ESGENA) is focused on the promotion and the advancement of endoscopy and gastroenterology nursing through the facilitation of communication and education activities...

European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology

The European Society of Gastrointestinal and Abdominal Radiology (ESGAR) is a not-for-profit, educational and scientific organisation founded by radiologists working in close association with gastroenterologists, hepatologists, abdominal surgeons, pathologists, and other allied specialists. Its members have a special interest in the imaging and treatment of patients with diseases of the gastrointestinal tract and associated abdominal organs.

European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy

The European Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (ESGE) is dedicated to the advance of skilled endoscopic practice through workshops, publication of guidelines, and research. It represents national societies of endoscopy in Europe, the Mediterranean and North Africa with one society from any of these countries eligible for membership...

International Association of Surgeons, Gastroenterologists and Oncologists

Our goal is to bring together experts in different areas of medicine. This kind of blend offers opportunities for unique professional interactions and crossfertilization in the era of personalized management of abdominal malignancies.

International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders

The International Foundation for Functional Gastrointestinal Disorders (IFFGD) is a Public Charity designated under the U.S. IRS code 501(c)(3). We are a nonprofit education and research organization dedicated to informing, assisting, and supporting people affected by gastrointestinal (GI) disorders.

North American Society for Pediatric Gastroenterology, Hepatology and Nutrition

NASPGHAN is the sole professional organization in North America devoted to advancing the knowledge of diseases and function of the gastrointestinal tract, liver and pancreas and of normal and abnormal nutrition in infants, children and adolescents.

United European Gastroenterology

UEG, or United European Gastroenterology, is a professional non-profit organisation combining all the leading European societies concerned with digestive disease.