Gastroenterologist MD/DO - Lima, Ohio

GastroenterologyFull-Time

Compensation

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Posted 3mo ago

Job Description

Location: Lima, Ohio 45801

Commonwealth Medical Services is seeking a Board Eligible/Board Certified Gastroenterologist to join our expanding digestive health program in Lima, Ohio. This position provides an excellent opportunity to build a thriving practice supported by a strong referral network and modern endoscopy facilities.

The physician will diagnose and treat a wide range of gastrointestinal disorders while collaborating with primary care physicians and specialists to deliver comprehensive patient care.

Responsibilities

  • Evaluate, diagnose, and manage patients with gastrointestinal disorders.
  • Perform upper and lower endoscopic procedures and other diagnostic interventions.
  • Develop individualized treatment plans utilizing evidence-based medicine.
  • Collaborate with multidisciplinary healthcare providers to coordinate patient care.
  • Educate patients regarding gastrointestinal health, treatment options, and preventive care.
  • Maintain complete and accurate medical documentation.
  • Participate in quality improvement initiatives and continuing medical education.
  • MD or DO degree from an accredited medical school.
  • Fellowship training in Gastroenterology.
  • Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology.
  • Eligible for unrestricted Ohio medical licensure.
  • Excellent clinical and procedural skills.
  • Strong communication and patient management abilities.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD or DO degree with fellowship training and be Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology. Eligibility for unrestricted Ohio medical licensure is required.

Qualifications

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

Certifications

Board Certification

Key Skills

Gastrointestinal DiagnosisUpper EndoscopyLower EndoscopyClinical SkillsPatient Education

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Ohio is 92.8 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 61.3% of Ohio clinicians report burnout symptoms in WeekdayDoc's Burnout Index (2026-01 data).

Physician pay on WeekdayDoc is up 1.6% vs. the prior quarter (through Sep 2026).

Work-Life Balance Analysis

WeekdayDoc's proprietary algorithm rates Gastroenterologist MD/DO - Lima, Ohio at Commonwealth Medical Services a 6.6 out of 10 for work-life balance — classified as good. This places the position in the top 25% in Gastroenterology — ranked against 367 active Gastroenterology listings on WeekdayDoc.

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Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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<$495k
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Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

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Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 6.6
Better work-life than 90% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 367 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

Living in Lima

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$162k
Typical market rent
$1,204/mo
Residents’ average commute
17 min
Metro price indexU.S. average = 100
89.7
State income tax
Up to 4%
Sources & methodology

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

BEA 2024 · Lima, OH metro prices. Housing figures are city-level.

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