Gastroenterologist Physician

Why Join Us

First Choice Physician Partners offers you the chance to practice high-quality, bread-and-butter gastroenterology within a well-established, two-physician group in the heart of California's Central Valley.

You'll work within a fully equipped, resource-rich environment — including four dedicated GI/IR procedure rooms and block time to support your clinical efficiency.

Doctors Medical Center, a 465-bed Tenet facility and regional referral hub, provides the infrastructure and specialist support to back you every step of the way. If you're looking for a stable, employed platform with strong compensation and a manageable lifestyle, this is the opportunity worth exploring.

Position Highlights

• Specialty: General gastroenterology — bread-and-butter practice
• Practice setting: Employed, full-time position with an established two-physician group
• Split: 50% inpatient / 50% outpatient
• Patient volume: Average 15–25 patients per day
• Call schedule: 7 days on (Monday–Sunday), once per month
• Procedure resources: 4 dedicated GI/IR procedure rooms; dedicated block time available
• Hospital: Doctors Medical Center — a 465-bed, Joint Commission–accredited, multi-specialty facility with STEMI, Comprehensive Stroke Center, ECMO, and advanced surgical capabilities

What We Offer

• Compensation: $451,339–$719,979 annually, determined by qualifications, experience, and personal productivity
• Malpractice insurance provided
• Health, dental, and life insurance
• 401(k) with employer matching
• Deferred compensation program
• Relocation assistance

Candidate Requirements

• MD or DO degree required
• Board eligible or board certified in Gastroenterology
• California licensed or eligible to obtain licensure in the State of California

Why Modesto

Situated halfway between San Francisco and Yosemite National Park, Modesto delivers an enviable quality of life at a fraction of the cost of California's coastal metros.

The city punches well above its weight culturally — earning the #1 ranking for "America's Hidden Gems Live Music Scene" — while offering a calendar packed with festivals, car shows, and community events that give it a genuine sense of place.

Outdoor enthusiasts enjoy easy access to Sierra Nevada recreation, while foodies revel in a farm-to-table restaurant scene fueled by the region's world-class agricultural harvest. Affordable housing, top regional amenities, and a tight-knit community make Modesto a smart, satisfying place to plant roots.

Doctors Medical Center (DMC), part of the Central Valley Doctors Health System, is the largest full-care hospital between Stockton and Fresno, and from the Sierras to the San Francisco Bay Area, with a 394-bed general acute care and a 67-bed inpatient psychiatric capacity.

DMC is known for providing comprehensive inpatient, outpatient and emergency care.

Doctors Medical Center offers a wide range of services including cardiology, neurosurgery, orthopedics, emergency and trauma services, minimally-invasive and robotic surgery, women and childrens services, medical/surgical, behavioral health, oncology and critical/intensive care. Join our team!