Medical Professions Related and Concerned with the Digestive System
A gastroenterologist is concerned with diseases in the digestive tract
and anything that has to do with digestion. Their working environment usually
consists of being in a medical office and examining patients. Sometimes they
are involved in surgeries so they may also work at hospitals. They have to go
to medical school, earn a medical degree, and a gastroenterology fellowship
with patient experience. Being board-certified is not mandatory but it is much
better. Their salary ranges from $237,000 to $456,000, the average salary being
$339,000
A hepatologist is concerned with the liver, gallbladder, and pancreas and their diseases/disorders. Hepatologists can either work doing research in a lab or interacting with patients at a hospital and diagnosing their Hepatology-related health problem. A Hepatologist must have an undergraduate education, attended medical school for 4 years, at least 3 years of an internship, and lastly, a fellowship. The salary ranges from $70,000 to $126,000, the average salary being $103,000
A dietitian is concerned with a person’s diets and nutrition to have a healthy lifestyle. Eating is the fuel of the body but it is first processed by the digestive system. Healthy food means the digestive system will get the most out of the food and its nutrients. A dietitian can make diet programs for hospitals or can work with a patient and make their own customized diet that will satisfy the patient’s goals. Dietitians only need a Bachelor’s degree, while others may go up to a master’s degree, and an internship of 1,200 hours. A dietitian’s salary ranges from $47,000 to $67,000, the average salary being $57,000.
A proctologist is concerned with diseases in the sigmoid colon, rectum, and anus. They are usually working in clinics and hospitals, interacting with patients. They must take the MCAT (Medical School Admission Test) and earn an MD degree. It takes around 8 years of school to become a proctologist. Proctologists must get a fellowship and residencies to get hands-on training. Proctologist’s salary ranges from $155,000 to $290,000, the average salary being $270,000.
An internist is concerned with internal medicine to prevent and treat diseases. They cover a range of different internal medicines, which also covers disorders/diseases of the digestive system. Internists usually interact with patients and usually perform basic physicals and give medical advice as a consultant. They do not perform surgery. Internists require an undergraduate education of 4 years, 4 years of medical school, and a minimum of 3 years of residency (up to 8). Their salary ranges from $158,000 to $249,000, the average salary being $185,000.