Houston Methodist Gastroenterologist (IBD Specialist) – Texas Medical Center

Houston Methodist Gastroenterologist (IBD Specialist) - Texas Medical Center

Interested applicants, please forward a copy of your CV to Lwelch@houstonmethodist.org. We welcome applications from qualified candidates interested in becoming an integral part of our inclusive and collegial culture.

Opportunity:

Situated in the bustling Texas Medical Center, the Houston Methodist Division of Division of Gastroenterology and Hepatology is seeking a BC/BE Gastroenterologist with an interest in Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) to join a highly respected team of four dedicated IBD providers.

The successful candidate may be eligible, depending on academic rank and track record, for an endowed chair.

Come Lead with Us:

When joining Houston Methodist Hospital, you are joining a leading Hospital System and Program.

• Houston Methodist is consistently ranked as #1 hospital system in Texas by S. News & World Report.

• Our Gastroenterology Program is ranked 7^th

• Forbes ranked Houston Methodist as the 3rd Best Large Employer

Clinical Care Overview:

• Diagnose and manage complex gastrointestinal conditions including IBD using advanced diagnostic and therapeutic techniques.

• Support of multispecialty team to address all aspects of IBD including point of care intestinal ultrasound.

• Anticipated breakdown: 60% clinical; 40% procedures

• Participate in shared call About Houston Methodist Gastroenterology & GI Surgery
• Specialists at Houston Methodist Lynda K. and David M. Underwood Center for Digestive Health provide a patient-centric, comprehensive approach to the evaluation and management of gastrointestinal conditions. 

• Patients travel from Texas and around the country for nationally known, top-rated gastroenterology and GI surgery expertise in IBD at Houston Methodist.

• This program has active research studies in both clinical and translational areas with ongoing collaboration with clinicians and scientists across the country. Researech is supported, in part, by a multi-year gift to the Fondren Inflammation collaborative.

• Houston Methodist created an advanced fellowship in IBD in 2024.

Qualifications:

• Medical degree (MD or DO)
• BC/BE in Gastroenterology
• Fellowship trained in Advanced Endoscopy
• Subspecialty certification in IBD
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a collaborative environment.

 Compensation/Benefits:

• Nationally competitive salary plus productivity bonuses
• Sign-on bonus.
• Generous retirement and 401(k) plans
• Health, Dental and Vision Insurance
• Forward thinking leadership and executive support
• 5 weeks of PTO; 1 week of CME and Holidays

Welcome to Houston

As the fourth-largest city in the United States, Houston is home to a respected and energetic arts community, celebrated restaurants, world-renowned theater groups, and the brains behind U.S. space exploration. Home to the third-largest consular corps in the nation, Houston is a mecca of diversity, giving breath to one of the most vivid cultural scenes in the country.