Gastroenterology - ERCP Myrtle

Scope of Practice & Patient Volumes

• 80% Lab / 20% in clinic
• Average Patient Volume: 20-25 patients per day in clinic
• 11-12 patients per day for procedures
• Consults and rounding done by the physician on call.
• 180 and 190 HD scopes + brand new C-Arms
• 7000+ cases per year in the endoscopy area
• Diagnostic and therapeutic endoscopy
• EUS — Cases per year 236+ annually and volume continues to grow
• ERCP — Cases per year 187+ annually and volume continues to grow
• NEW!! Capsule Endoscopy
• Treatment of Diseases of the Gastrointestinal Tract including:
  Liver Disease, Gallbladder Disease, Pancreas Disease
• 8 days of call 1 & 4, advancing to 1 & 6 in 2026
• Consultation Services only for IP
• 4 MDs, 3 APPs
• Inpatient NP signed starting in February 2026
• 3+ weeks wait time

• Main Campus:
  Currently 4 procedure rooms and 8 holding rooms (pre and post operative area)
• Single-site setup: ASC, clinic, and hospital integrated for efficiency
• Imaging/Diagnostics: PET scanning, 64-slice CT, 3-D mammography, breast MRI, high-definition endoscopy/bronchoscopy
• Tumor Boards:
  Bi-weekly for breast, PCC, GI, and ENT
• Surgical Referrals:
  Includes breast, colorectal, and vascular;
  Bone marrow transplants referred to Charleston (MUSC or Roper St Francis)
• ACGME Accredited:
  Medical students, CMC Family Medicine Residency, transitional year, Sports Medicine Fellowship program
• Research & Trials:
  Currently no active clinical trials; aligned with Duke for access to approximately 450 protocols
• Currently undergoing submission to become accredited by The American College of Surgeons Commission on Cancer.

• Comprehensive Benefits:
  Health, dental, & vision; supplemental insurance options (short/long-term disability, accidental, cancer, life); retirement plans with employer match of 4% with 6% contribution.
• Student Loan Repayment:
  Eligible for loan repayment assistance through the PSLF program, helping to manage and reduce student debt.
• CME
  
  Allowances:
  
  5 days off a year / $3k a year + cover costs of licenses, dues, etc.
• Malpractice Insurance:
  Coverage provided by CMC.
• Work-Life Balance:
  Flexible scheduling and ample paid time off to ensure a healthy work-life balance.