English, French, Dutch, and German: from a nickname or personal name taken from the month of May (Middle English, Old French mai, Middle High German meie, from Latin Maius (mensis), from Maia, a minor Roman goddess of fertility).
Gastroenterologists in the United States see excellent average salaries â about $296K annually. Location is the biggest factor affecting pay for this group, followed by experience level. Most Gastroenterologists report high levels of job satisfaction. Most enjoy medical while the larger part get dental coverage.
Gastroenterologist Compensation by Setting. In many specialties, doctors in multispecialty groups earn the most. Not so in gastroenterology. Gastroenterologists in healthcare organizations took top honors in Medscape's 2013 Compensation Report, with a mean income of $434,000.