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City of Hope
Newnan, Georgia

Physician | Medical Director of Gastroenterology| Newnan, GA

GastroenterologyIncludes callFull-Time

Compensation

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The week · per this posting · Monday – Thursday

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Posted 5mo ago

Job Description

City of Hope Atlanta (Newnan, GA), a leading network of cancer hospitals and outpatient centers, is seeking an outstanding Medical Director of Gastroenterology to join our esteemed team. We offer a collaborative, patient-focused environment dedicated to transforming healthcare by integrating cutting-edge research and compassionate care.

Collaborate with top-tier oncologists and specialists, using a multidisciplinary approach to provide exceptional patient care.

  • Join an established practice with 1 other GI and experienced APP.
  • General and advanced procedures: EUS & ERCP required
  • 3 days designated to procedures and 1 clinic day. (Monday-Thursday schedule)
  • A 50-bed hospital with a 5-bed ICU and 6 operating rooms.
  • Modern facility with new operating rooms and robotic surgery technology
  • Atlanta Cancer Hospital and Treatment Center | City of Hope

Services Offered at City of Hope Atlanta

We offer surgery, radiation, chemotherapy, interventional oncology, genomic testing, precision cancer treatment and immunotherapy. Our clinical specialists treat all major and rare cancers with great attention to optimizing patients’ quality of life using multiple evidence-based clinical resources, treatments, and technology.

Learn more about the clinical services provided at City of Hope here

Competitive Compensation: Includes a highly competitive salary, signing bonus, relocation assistance and productivity/performance incentives.

Comprehensive Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision Plans, Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts, Disability, Long-term Care, Life and AD&D, 401(k) Retirement Plan, PTO Paid Plan, Paid malpractice coverage, Professional expense reimbursement.

  • Education: Doctor of Medicine (MD), Doctor of Osteopathy (DO), or Foreign Equivalent
  • Fellowship: Interventional Gastroenterology required.
  • Board Certification: Board Certified or Board Eligible in Gastroenterology
  • Must have or be eligible to obtain Georgia Medical License prior to start date

Newnan, GA

Less than a 30-minute drive to Atlanta. Just a short drive to everything Atlanta has to offer while enjoying the lower cost of living.

  • Easy access to Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.
  • Multiple highly rated school system options make this area an excellent place to raise a family

Enjoy the local professional and college sports teams: NFL, NBA, MLB, and WNBA. City of Hope is an equal opportunity employer.

Key Responsibilities

The Medical Director of Gastroenterology will lead clinical operations and provide specialized care in a multidisciplinary oncology environment. Responsibilities include performing general and advanced procedures such as EUS and ERCP while collaborating with oncologists and specialists.

Requirements

Candidates must hold an MD, DO, or foreign equivalent with fellowship training in Interventional Gastroenterology. Board certification or eligibility in Gastroenterology and a valid Georgia medical license are required.

Qualifications

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

Key Skills

Multidisciplinary careClinical leadership

Gastroenterology — Physician Career Context

The cost-of-living index for Georgia is 96.3 (US average = 100; BEA Regional Price Parities (2024)). 59.8% of Georgia 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).

Top Gastroenterologist Jobs

6 matches · ranked by pay

Salary Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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$500k
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$736k

Annual compensation range

Work-Life Balance Distribution6 jobs · 4 employers

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Higher = better work-life balance

#1

Gastroenterologist, NY

UnitedHealth Group · Middletown, New York

$371k-$736k
#2

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology - Wayne, New Jersey

Atlantic Health System · Wayne, New Jersey

$425k-$500k
#3

Gastroenterologist - Atlantic Health Gastroenterology at Metuchen

$425k-$500k
#4

Full Time Gastroenterologist

$425k-$450k
+ 4 more · ranked by pay

Work-life snapshot

median 2.6this job 1.5
Better work-life than 10% of Gastroenterology listings

Listing-based score, 0–10, across 368 comparable listings. Shaded area = the share scoring below this one.

  • On-site
  • Includes call

Living in Newnan

Typical 3-bedroom home value
$319k
Typical market rent
$1,765/mo
Residents’ average commute
29 min
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.

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

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About City of Hope

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10,000+ employees

Benefits & Perks

Medical/Dental/Vision Plans
Health Savings/Flexible Spending Accounts
Disability
Long-term Care
Life and AD&D
401(k) Retirement Plan
PTO Paid Plan
Paid malpractice coverage