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A Gastroenterologist is a doctor specializing in diagnostic and treatment of diseases involving the digestive organs which include: the liver, stomach, gallbladder, and bowels. This type of specialist treats medical conditions such as ulcers, abdominal pain, cancer, diarrhea, jaundice, and performs complex therapeutic and diagnostic procedures using endoscopes to look at internal organs. A gastroenterologist provides long-term, comprehensive care in the hospital and in the office, managing complex and common illness of adolescents, adults, and the elderly. They are also trained in diagnosis and treatment of infections, cancer and other diseases affecting the heart, blood, joints, kidneys, and vascular as well as respiratory systems. In addition to that, they are trained in the essentials of primary care involving internal medicine, incorporating the understanding of disease prevention, substance abuse, wellness, mental health, and effective treatment of common complications of the skin, ears, eyes, reproductive organs and the nervous system. A gastroenterologist requires 3 years in internal medicine plus additional training and examination in order to be certified in gastroenterology. The average salary for this type of position is approx. $219,000. [Source: Salary.Com]
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