Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Physician Assistant (PA)
Gastroenterologist
Education
Master’s or Doctorate in
Nursing (MSN, DNP)
Master’s or Doctorate in
Physician Assistant Studies
Medical Doctor (MD) or Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO)
Scope of Practice
Primary and specialty care
Primary and specialty care
Specialized care in gastrointestinal disorders
Diagnosis & Treatment
Prescriptions
Patient Education
Health Management
Preventative Care
Follow-Up Care
Emergency Care
Endoscopic Procedures
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Master’s or Doctorate in Nursing (MSN, DNP)
Primary and specialty care
Diagnosis & Treatment:
Prescriptions:
Patient Education:
Health Management:
Preventative Care:
Follow-Up Care:
Emergency Care:
Endoscopic Procedures:
Physician Assistant (PA)
Master’s or Doctorate in
Physician Assistant Studies
Primary and specialty care
Diagnosis & Treatment:
Prescriptions:
Patient Education:
Health Management:
Preventative Care:
Follow-Up Care:
Emergency Care:
Endoscopic Procedures:
Gastroenterologist
Master’s or Doctorate in
Physician Assistant Studies
Specialized care in gastrointestinal disorders
Diagnosis & Treatment:
Prescriptions:
Patient Education:
Health Management:
Preventative Care:
Follow-Up Care:
Emergency Care:
Endoscopic Procedures:
Key Responsibilities
Nurse Practitioner (NP) / Physician Assistant (PA)
- Conduct physical exams and health assessments.
- Diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries, including disorders of the Gl tract.
- Provide patient education and counseling.
- Manage chronic diseases.
- Prescribe medications and dietary modifications.
- Provide specialized care for diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver diseases.
Gastroenterologist
- Perform endoscopic procedures (e.g., colonoscopies, endoscopies).
- Conduct physical exams and health assessments.
- Diagnose and treat common illnesses and injuries, including disorders of the Gl tract.
- Provide patient education and counseling.
- Manage chronic diseases.
- Prescribe medications and dietary modifications.
- Provide specialized care for diseases such as Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis, and liver diseases.
Accreditation
Nurse Practitioner (NP)
Certified by national boards such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) or the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners (AANP).
Physician Assistant (PA)
Certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA).
Gastroenterologist
Board-certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine (ABIM) with a subspecialty in Gastroenterology.