Here are 19 gastroenterologists that made headlines in December 2017.
The American College of Gastroenterology named Greenbrae, Calif.-based Endoscopy Center of Marin gastroenterologist Ripple Sharma, MD, a fellow.
Boston Magazine released its December issue highlighting "Top Doctors" throughout Boston and its surrounding metropolitan area. It featured:
Geetanjali Akerkar, MD, of Digestive Health Specialists in Chelmsford, Mass.
Laurence Bailen, MD, of Gastroenterology Healthcare Associates in Newton, Mass.
Raj Devarajan, MD, of Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center in Acton, Mass.
Derek Frederickson, MD, of South Suburban Gastroenterology in Weymouth, Mass.
Sanjay Hegde, MD, of Digestive Health Associates in Stoneham, Mass.
Gail Herzig, MD, of Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center in Acton
Peter Krims, MD, of Middlesex Digestive Health & Endoscopy Center in Acton
Dennis Lee, MD, of Gastroenterology Healthcare Associates in Newton
Jose Marcal, MD, of Digestive Health Associates in Stoneham
Robert Muggia, MD, of Digestive Health Associates in Stoneham
James Reichheld, MD, of Digestive Health Specialists in Chelmsford
William Vanneman, MD, of Digestive Health Associates in Winchester, Mass.
Colorectal cancer surgeon Kristin Busch, MD, joined Midland, Mich.-based MidMichigan Health's cancer care team.
Pediatric gastroenterologist April Ulmer, MD, joined Wiggins, Miss.-based Stone County Family Medical Center Jan. 17.
Nashville, Tenn.-based Saint Thomas Medical Partners added gastroenterologist Patrick Saitta, MD, to its staff.
Top Doctors Award recognized William Maher, MD, as a 2017 Top Doctor in Somersworth, N.H.
Liver disease expert Andrew Feranchak, MD, was appointed Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh's chief of pediatric gastroenterology.
Milton Weiser, MD, 87, a renowned gastroenterological researcher, died after a battle with Parkinson's disease.