Gastroenterologist - Fort Wayne

GastroenterologyFull-Time

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Job Description

Gastroenterologist Opportunity – IU Health Fort Wayne

Indiana University Health is seeking a compassionate, board-certified or board-eligible Gastroenterologist to join our growing team in Fort Wayne, IN, as we prepare to open a state-of-the-art hospital in early 2027. This is a foundational opportunity to shape outpatient GI care in northeast Indiana alongside a robust network of primary care providers and clinical teams.

Position Highlights

Outpatient-focused practice with access to a new accredited Ambulatory Surgery Center and dedicated endoscopy suites

  • Adjacent medical office space for seamless patient care
  • Strong referral base with a catchment area of over 375,000
  • Competitive, personalized compensation package with potential to exceed national benchmarks
  • Support for new grads and experienced physicians alike

Why Fort Wayne?

  • Indiana’s second-largest city with a vibrant downtown, rich cultural scene, and low cost of living
  • Easy access to Chicago, Detroit, and Indianapolis
  • Top-rated schools, outdoor recreation, and a welcoming community

Our Commitment

IU Health partners with the IU School of Medicine to offer cutting-edge treatments and research opportunities. We foster a culture of inclusion, innovation, and excellence—where diverse voices thrive, and every team member is valued.

Apply or Inquire

  • Kareen Dennis
  • Senior Physician Recruiter

[email protected]

  • Specialty: Gastroenterology
  • Sub-Specialty: General
  • Practice Setting: Inpatient / Outpatient

Key Responsibilities

The Gastroenterologist will provide outpatient GI care and perform procedures in dedicated endoscopy suites. They will collaborate with a robust network of primary care providers to support patient health in the Fort Wayne area.

Requirements

Candidates must be board-certified or board-eligible in Gastroenterology. The role is open to both new graduates and experienced physicians.

Qualifications

Experience
2+ years of experience

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Clinical careOutpatient careMedical practice

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Indiana is 93.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 60.4% of Indiana clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.7% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

What does the Physician market look like in Indiana?
MeasureThis jobMarket
Cost of livingIndiana index 93.3US average = 100BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)
Physician listings in Indiana437 active22,830 nationallylive on WeekdayDoc, Oct 2026
Physician pay trend+1.7% vs prior quarter—through Sep 2026
Sources: WeekdayDoc live listing index, BEA Regional Price Parities (2024); as of Oct 2026. Same values as the Weekday Verdict and Market Insights on this page.

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

5 matches · ranked by pay

Work-Life Balance Distribution

5 jobs · 4 employers
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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#2

Full Time Gastroenterologist

Allied Digestive Health · Staten Island, New York

$425k-$450k
#3

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$400k-$425k
#4

Gastroenterologist

starting at $400,000
+ 3 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.4this job 1.5
Better work-life than 20% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 392 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Fort Wayne

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$230k
Typical market rent
$1,257/mo
Residents’ average commute
22 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
92.6
State income tax
Up to 3.1%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Fort Wayne, IN metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

City-level figures. Not a cost-of-living guarantee.