Patients seen by a female gastroenterologist for an initial consultation are less likely to use medical care in the emergency department, hospital or primary care office for two years after their visit when compared to patients initially seen by male gastroenterologists, according to a study presented at Digestive Disease Week (DDW) 2024, held May 18–21, in Washington, D.C.

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