Gastroenterology Physician

Montefiore Medical Center's distinguished Gastroenterologists perform approximately 14,000 procedures annually, using the most advanced endoscopy and colonoscopy technology to treat disorders of the digestive system. Through the support of our researchers, our physicians have access to the most advanced technology, treatments and diagnostics in gastroenterological care, especially colorectal and liver cancer .

First, a member of the Gastrointestinal Division thoroughly evaluates each patient, educates the patient about his or her condition and treatment options, and determines a treatment plan. If an endoscopy is required, the patient receives the procedure at the endoscopy unit or at our nearby Ambulatory Endoscopy Center. Most of our physicians have spent their entire careers at Montefiore and have extensive clinical experience in a broad range of specialties. As physicians committed to prevention and treatment of digestive diseases, we provide a full range of diagnostic and therapeutic services and treat everything from gastroesphageal reflux disease or heartburn to acute liver failure. Although we treat patients with hundreds of types of Gastroenterology and liver diseases each year, some of the more common conditions we see include :

• Motility
• Acute liver failure
• Chronic liver conditions such as viral hepatitis, cholestatic disorders, metabolic liver diseases, malignancies, chronic liver diseases and vascular disease
• Management of complications of portal hypertension or abnormally high blood pressure in the veins that carry blood between the intestines and the liver
• Gastroenterological diseases such as Cirrhosis, Crohn s Disease and Pancreatitis

We are currently seeking a Board Eligible / Board Certified Gastroenterologist with Fellowship training in Motility studies. The incoming physician will provide the management of patients with all gastrointestinal motility disorders and the conduct of gastrointestinal motility tests. The candidate should be proficient in diagnosing and treating all motility disorders and have experience in the performance of anorectal manometry, Bravo pH testing, breath testing, esophageal manometry, and esophageal impedance testing. This is primarily an outpatient opportunity with 6-8 weeks per year General Gastroenterology inpatient consult service with outstanding GI Fellows 6 weeks per year and night / weekend bleed team coverage (with fellows) only 1 : 7. Currently, we are seeing an average of 15-20 motility cases / week. You will be based at our main campus, Moses; the teaching hospital of Albert Einstein College of Medicine. In addition to your clinical responsibilities, there is an opportunity to teach Fellows, Residents and medical students in addition to be involved in our clinical and translational research programs. Highly competitive salary commensurate on experience with benefits including wRVU bonus structure, paid malpractice, LTD, STD, medical, dental and vision insurance.

To be considered, please send an updated copy of your CV to Recruiting Manager, John C. Pinto at or call for more information.

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