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Dr. Wyman named Fellow of the AGAMile Bluff announced that visiting specialist John B. Wyman has been named Fellow of the American Gastroenterological Association (AGA), the nation’s oldest medical society dedicated to disorders of the gastrointestinal (GI) tract. Through the fellowship program, the AGA honors superior professional achievement in clinical private or academic practice and in basic or clinical research. Fellowships are awarded to AGA members whose accomplishments and contributions demonstrate personal commitment to the field of gastroenterology. The mission of the AGA is to expand the science and practice of gastroenterology through support of research, education, public policy and clinical practice. “We are pleased to welcome the most recent nominees for the AGA Fellowship program,” said Robert S. Sandler, MD, MPH, AGAF, AGA Institute President. “Individuals accepted as AGA Fellows have made and continue to make important contributions to patient care and to the field of gastroenterology.” About Digestive Diseases An estimated 60 to 70 million Americans are affected by digestive diseases, according to the National Institute of Health’s (NIH) National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK), and more than 230,000 deaths occur from GI disorders, including cancers. GI disorders cost an estimated $85.5 billion in direct medical costs and an estimated $20 billion in indirect costs, such as disability and mortality, each year. More than 14 million individuals are hospitalized due to GI disorders, and relevant diagnostic and therapeutic procedures account for 14 percent of all in-patient hospitalization procedures. Gastroenterology at Mile Bluff Dr. Wyman has been seeing patients in Mauston since 2006 and is the founder and facilitator of the Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) support group. The next meeting will be held at Mile Bluff Thursday, April 23 beginning at 7 pm. Call 608-847-7355 if for information about the group or for appointments with Dr. Wyman. |
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