Physician - Gastroenterology

Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist Gastroenterology Digestive Health Services - Lexington located in Lexington, N.C. is seeking a Gastroenterologist generalist to join their growing team, who is committed to providing high-quality patient care. Our clinics offer a collaborative and supportive environment.

The providers at Gastroenterology Digestive Health Services - Lexington, offer a full range of primary care services for children, treats many digestive conditions affecting the esophagus, gallbladder, intestines and other parts of the digestive system. Outpatient endoscopy and colonoscopy procedures are offered at Gastroenterology Lexington, a service of Lexington Medical Center. 

Common digestive condition symptoms include:

• Severe abdominal pain
• Nausea or vomiting
• Chest pain or burning in chest or throat
• Acid reflux
• Dry cough or sore throat

Outpatient procedures at Lexington Medical Center:

• Colonoscopy: an examination of the colon using a soft, flexible fiber-optic instrument through which biopsies and polyp removal can also be performed.
• EGD (Upper Endoscopy): This procedure uses a soft, flexible fiber-optic instrument to examine the esophagus, stomach, and duodenum; a number of therapies can be performed with this instrument as well.
• Sigmoidoscopy uses a flexible, fiber-optic tube to examine limited portions of the lower colon.

Physician Requirements: 

• Graduation from an accredited medical school as a M.D./D.O.
• Successful completion of residency and at an accredited healthcare institution. 
• Current North Carolina Medical Board Medical License as a current M.D./D.O.
• Board certification in primary care or related field from said residency. 
• Current American Heart Association or Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) required 
• Current Drug Enforcement Agency (DEA) and Department of Public Safety (DPS) registration, for prescription writing required

What We Have to Offer:

• CME Reimbursement: Receive up to $3,500 and 5 additional PTO days/year for Continuing Medical Education.
• Work/Life Balance: Enjoy flexible working hours.
• Generous PTO: Accrual starts at 25 days/year, to be used for vacations, sickness, holidays, and personal matters.
• Relocation Assistance: Enjoy $10,000 in relocation assistance, paid within the first 30 days of employment.
• Career Growth & Stability: Experience a rewarding career with ample opportunities for advancement and stability, supported by a consistently high patient volume.
• A Rich Quality of Life: Indulge in a vibrant lifestyle within North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region, boasting an abundance of walking and biking trails, nationally acclaimed golf courses, active arts communities, tantalizing Southern cuisine, and an array of artisan craft breweries and wineries. 

Where You’ll Live: 

The picturesque cities of North Carolina’s Piedmont Triad region are ranked among US News & World Report’s Top 50 Best Places to Live and Top 40 Best Places to Retire in 2023.  This includes:

• Affordable Living: Enjoy a family-friendly and affordable area, with housing costs 31% below the national average.
• Great Schools: Access to top-notch educational institutions and high-ranking school systems provide excellent opportunities for personal and academic growth. 
• Vibrant Neighborhoods: Join a regional population of 1.6 million residents, where lively downtowns and family-orientated neighborhoods create a warm and inviting atmosphere.

When you join Atrium Health Wake Forest Baptist, you are welcomed into an inclusive culture that celebrates and respects the contributions a diverse team can make together. In our nationally-renowned integrated health system, you can work alongside the most advanced minds in medicine to improve medicine, elevate hope and advance healing – for all.