Responsibilities

• Diagnose and treat GI disorders, including Crohn’s 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 patient’s 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.