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Fredericksburg, Virginia

General Gastroenterologist – Fredericksburg, VA

GastroenterologyNo callFull-Time

Listed compensation

$540k-$560k

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Job Description

Start the day excited to make a difference…end the day knowing you did. Come join our team.

Job Summary

The Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic gastroenterology services for patients with disorders of the digestive system. This physician delivers high-quality care across outpatient clinics, endoscopy centers, hospital settings, and affiliated care sites while supporting the continued growth and strategic development of the gastroenterology service line.

In addition, the Gastroenterologist collaborates closely with advanced practice providers, primary care physicians, hospitalists, surgeons, oncologists, and other specialists to ensure seamless care coordination and timely access to services. The physician participates in quality improvement initiatives, operational efficiency efforts, clinical program development, and educational activities that support organizational goals and enhance the patient experience.

Essential Functions & Responsibilities

Provides comprehensive gastroenterology services across outpatient, inpatient, and ambulatory surgery center settings.

Collaborates with Advanced Practice Providers (APPs) in a team-based care model to support patient evaluation, treatment planning, and continuity of care.

Participates in established referral management and patient triage processes to ensure timely access to gastroenterology services.

Works collaboratively with hospital medicine, oncology, surgical services, and other multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care.

  • Contributes to the development, implementation, and expansion of gastroenterology programs and services.
  • Participates in quality improvement, patient access, and operational initiatives designed to enhance clinical outcomes and service delivery.
  • Provides care across multiple practice locations within the health system's regional service area.
  • Supports service line initiatives through participation in physician leadership, quality, operational, educational, or mentoring activities as assigned.
  • Other duties as assigned.
  • Education, Experience and Qualifications

Required

  • Completion of ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship
  • License and/or Certifications

Required

  • MD or DO degree
  • Board Certification or Eligibility in Gastroenterology
  • Active Virginia License and DEA

Base Salary Range

$540,000 (min) - $560,000 (max)

MWHC will not discriminate in its employment practices due to an applicant's race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, and veteran or disability status (EOE). We are also committed to equitable and transparent compensation practices and comply with all applicable pay transparency and pay equity laws.

Compensation Pay Range

$259.62 - $269.23

Key Responsibilities

The Gastroenterologist provides comprehensive consultative, diagnostic, and therapeutic services across various clinical settings including hospitals and endoscopy centers. They collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to coordinate patient care and contribute to the strategic development of the gastroenterology service line.

Requirements

Candidates must have completed an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology Fellowship and hold an MD or DO degree. A valid Virginia medical license and board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology are required.

Qualifications

Education
Doctoral or professional degree (postgraduate degree)
Experience
5+ years of experience

Certifications

DEA License

Key Skills

Diagnostic servicesPatient care coordinationMultidisciplinary collaborationConsultative services

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Virginia is 101.1 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)), so the posted ~$550k midpoint carries the purchasing power of roughly $544k in an average-cost state. 61.1% of Virginia clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 5.1% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates General Gastroenterologist – Fredericksburg, VA at Mary Washington Healthcare a 6.1 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 381 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc. Contributing factors include no on-call duties.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

8 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution8 jobs · 5 employers

1
$416k
2
$425k-500k
3
$500k-735k
2
$735k+

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution8 jobs · 5 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist Atrius Health

UnitedHealth Group · Boston, Massachusetts

$387k-$758k
#2

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#3

Physician: Gastroenterology - Orland Park, IL

$480k-$650k
#4

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
+ 6 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.1
Better work-life than 80% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 381 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • No call

Living in Fredericksburg

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$419k≈ 0.8× annual pay
Typical market rent
$2,042/mo≈ 5% of gross pay
Residents’ average commute
32 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
108.9
State income tax
Up to 5.8%
Sources & methodology

Sources: Zillow home values (Aug 2026), Zillow market rents (Aug 2026), U.S. Census ACS 2024 five-year.

BEA 2024 · Washington-Arlington-Alexandria, DC-VA-MD-WV metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

Ratios use this listing’s gross annual pay. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.