Texas Digestive Disease Consultants (TDDC) in Plano, Texas is recruiting a bilingual (English/Korean) gastroenterologist to fill a replacement position within its established, physician-led private practice. The role offers a structured outpatient schedule with dedicated endoscopy center access, a light-call model limited to established patients, and a clear partnership track — all backed by the national infrastructure of the GI Alliance network. Plano's no-state-income-tax environment and highly rated school districts make this an especially compelling opportunity for candidates planning long-term roots in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex.
Perks and Benefits
- Competitive financial package including a signing bonus and relocation allowance
- Employed entry period with a defined partnership track leading to equity ownership in a physician-led group
- 4 weeks per year of combined PTO and/or CME time, plus an annual CME stipend
- Access to GI Alliance's national infrastructure: analytics, revenue cycle management, compliance, and operational support — preserving local clinical autonomy while eliminating administrative burden
- Texas has no state income tax, meaningfully enhancing take-home compensation
Practice Highlights
- Outpatient-focused practice with structured clinic hours of 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
- Endoscopic procedures performed at two dedicated outpatient endoscopy centers: Texas Endoscopy East and Texas Endoscopy West — purpose-built GI facilities, not shared hospital ORs
- Call coverage is light and limited exclusively to established patients of the practice; no unassigned or ED call
- Hospitalist rotation begins at every-4-week frequency until the physician is established, then transitions to a favorable every-9-week rotation
- Physician-led group model with GI Alliance providing national-scale business support while clinical decisions remain local
- Replacement position within an existing, mature practice — established patient panel and referral base in place from day one
- Direct patient communication in Korean required; the practice serves a Korean-speaking patient population that is currently underserved by language-concordant GI care
- Start date flexibility: position is open for candidates available to begin in 2027 or 2028
Qualifications
- MD or DO degree with board certification or board eligibility in Gastroenterology (ABIM)
- Completion of an ACGME-accredited Gastroenterology fellowship
- Bilingual proficiency in English and Korean — required, not preferred; this is the defining clinical need driving the hire
- Active Texas medical license or eligibility to obtain prior to start date
- Commitment to independent private practice within a physician-led, partnership-track group model
- Availability to begin practice in 2027 or 2028
About the Community
Plano is one of the most consistently top-ranked cities in the United States for quality of life, offering nationally recognized public schools, a low crime rate, and a diverse, well-educated population — including a substantial and growing Korean-American community in the broader Dallas–Fort Worth corridor. The city sits within the DFW metroplex, providing access to two major international airports, world-class dining, professional sports, and cultural amenities, while maintaining a suburban character with abundant parks and recreation. Texas levies no state income tax, and Plano's cost of living remains favorable relative to comparable metros on the coasts, making it an outstanding environment for building long-term personal and professional equity.