Gastroenterologist

Hoag Health - the top-ranked health system in Orange County, CA is excited to welcome a Gastroenterologist to our growing program in Aliso Viejo/San Clemente, CA. As a national leader in digestive care and the highest ranked GI surgery center in Orange County, Hoag provides expert care across the full spectrum of digestive disease. Patients have access to a host of groundbreaking technologies, world-class specialists, clinical trials, diagnostics and imaging and advanced interventional therapeutics. This is an exceptional opportunity to provide meaningful, patient-centered outpatient care within a highly collaborative, multidisciplinary team—at a moment of major investment and momentum for Hoag’s Digestive Health Institute.

At Hoag, we believe that preserving an individual's digestive health is among the most meaningful goals in medicine. Our care model emphasizes excellence, compassion, innovation, and education, recognizing that dementia affects not only the individual, but the entire family. Our shared aim is simple and ambitious: deliver truly impactful care for patients and families across the region. This role comes at an exciting moment of growth: Hoag is currently completing a massive expansion of our Hoag Irvine campus that will consist of a new $1.3 billion, state-of-the-art Irvine hospital campus, further expanding our regional footprint and clinical capabilities.

We also have a strong and expanding referral base, with a high community need and a robust patient demand for digestive care. In addition to clinical work, Hoag is committed to building a research footprint. Hoag further supports innovation through a community-based health system, offering opportunities to adopt and evaluate new technologies that improve clinical care, patient experience, and operational efficiency.

Role Details

• Schedule: Fulltime, Monday - Friday
• Setting: Outpatient
• Location(s): Aliso Viejo and San Clemente, CA
• Conditions: General Gastrointestinal Conditions
• Team: IBD Specialists, Motility Specialists, Colorectal Surgeons, Foregut/Bariatric Surgeons, Advanced Endoscopy Providers
• Staff: Dedicated and experienced support staff
• EMR: Epic
• Start Date: 2026 (Ideal)

Key Responsibilities

• Provide outpatient specialty care for patients with Gastroenterology conditions including: IBD, Crohn’s disease, colitis, GERD, reflux disease, ulcers, and other medical conditions
• Manage care for new and established patients, screenings and follow-up appointments. Dedicated administrative time allotted
• Perform procedures including colonoscopy and endoscopy, cancer checks
• Collaborate with Primary Care and Specialists
• Contribute to program growth through collaboration, education, and innovation
• Support patients and families with clear communication, counseling, and longitudinal care planning

Compensation & Benefits

• Competitive compensation package: Base salary plus production and quality bonus potential
• Medical benefits (health, dental, vision, life, Health Savings Account)
• 401(k) retirement plan with employer matching contribution
• Malpractice coverage including tail coverage
• Generous paid time off policy (Vacation, Sick Time)
• CME stipend
• Reimbursement for licensure fees, medical staff fees and other related expenses

Qualifications

• Board certified or Board eligible in Gastroenterology
• Board certified in Internal Medicine
• Demonstrated experience diagnosing and managing Gastroenterology patients and conditions
• Graduate of an ACGME-accredited training program in Gastroenterology
• California medical license (or eligibility to obtain)
• Current BLS and DEA
• Training in ERCP and EUS Procedures is valuable but not required.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills and a commitment to compassionate, family-centered care
• Interest in clinical research, innovation, and program development
• Ability to thrive in a multidisciplinary, team-based environment

Why Hoag / Why Now

• Join a program experiencing immense growth including a new 1.2 billion state-of-the-art Hospital in Irvine, CA
• Provide impactful care with a strong, mission-driven team and full community support
• Meaningful opportunities for growth through research, education, and innovation
• Strong support from leadership and community members to continual investments with the goal of ensuring the highest levels of patient care
• Opportunity to work with renowned specialists in the Digestive Health network
• Commitment to balance and provide a sustainable work-life integration

Contact:
Steven Yi
Physician Consultant
Steven.yi@hoag.org