Gastroenterology - ERCP Opportunity Near Myrtle Beach

• Joining CMC Cancer Center (Employed with Physician’s Network Services):
  • Robert Yacavone, MD - ERCP and general
  • Robert Kodsi, M.D. – ERCP and general
  • Vivek Choksi, MD - general 
  • Meghan Malone, MD – EUS
  • Kairavee Dave, MD - general
  • Melissa Hare, AGNP
  • Cassie Floyd, FNP-C
  • Robin Niederwerfer,
• Scope of Practice
  • 75/25 split on clinic vs. endoscopy
  • 11 - 12 Patients per day for procedures; 20-25 per physician seen in the clinic
  • Each physician has their own designated RN for support
  • 5000+ cases per year in the endoscopy area – 500 inpatient/4500 outpatient
  • 150+ ERCP and 200+ EUS annually and volume continues to grow
  • 8 day call 1 & 4;
  • Consultation Services only for IP
  • No tech specifics are required
  • 5 MDs & 2 NP in the clinic now, 1 NP ½ day each day
  • 3+ weeks wait time
• CMC – Endoscopy Area
  • Renovated the area in 2022
  • Currently 4 procedure rooms and 8 holding rooms (pre and post operative area)
  • Scopes – Olympus 180 and 190 series (HD scopes)
  • C-Arm is available in the department
  • Colonoscopies are done with Propofol and anesthesia support
    • All of our procedures are done with propofol in our unit, but if the doctor travels to ICU to do a procedure where anesthesia is not there, then they would do that procedure with conscious sedation 
    • 5K cases
      • 500 IP / 4500 OP
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Conway Medical Center (CMC) is a state-of-the-art healthcare facility dedicated to providing exceptional medical care to the community. With over 97 years of unwavering commitment to the health and well-being of our community, CMC has earned a reputation as a trusted and leading provider of comprehensive medical services in South Carolina.

CMC has over 220 inpatient beds and is one of the county’s largest employers with almost 2000 staff members, including 200+ physicians representing 30 specialties. CMC also owns CMC Physicians Group which includes physician practices from Murrells Inlet to North Myrtle Beach.

For over 97 years, Conway Medical Cener has served the Grand Strand and surrounding regions with compassion, innovation, and excellence. We are:

• The only Forbes “Best Employer in State” hospital in the region (3 years running)
• A Duke Cancer Network Affiliate delivering world-class oncology care close to home.
• Home to the #2 busiest da Vinci Surgical Platform in the U.S.
• Certified in Stroke and Chest Pain care by national organizations
• A DNV-accredited health system employing over 160 providers across 50+ locations.