Cincinnati GI

What Cincinnati GI does

Cincinnati GI is an independent, physician-owned gastroenterology group founded in 1998 (originally as Digestive Health Network, rebranded in 2016) headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio. The practice employs seven board-certified gastroenterologists and nine advanced practice providers across nine office locations serving Greater Cincinnati, Southern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky, with procedural capacity at the wholly-owned Anderson Endoscopy Center, a five-room ambulatory surgery center, and privileges at six regional hospital systems including Bethesda North, Good Samaritan, Mercy Anderson, and The Christ Hospital. Cincinnati GI offers a full spectrum of GI services covering screening colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, FibroScan, hemorrhoid banding, infusion therapy, and virtual consultations, treating more than 10,000 patients annually.

The practice has invested in differentiated clinical technology including GI Genius AI-assisted colonoscopy (deployed November 2022, first in Greater Cincinnati) and digital pathology services (launched May 2024, reducing pathology turnaround by approximately 24 hours). Revenue is generated through fee-for-service clinical care reimbursed by major commercial insurers, Medicare, and patient self-pay, with most preventive colonoscopy screening covered under the Affordable Care Act. Distribution occurs through office visits, the ASC, hospital-based procedures, virtual consultations, physician referral networks, and direct patient scheduling supported by the FollowMyHealth patient portal.

Cincinnati GI holds independent practice status with no identified parent company, private equity backing, or institutional investment. The practice has earned four consecutive years (2022-2024) on Newsweek's America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers list and was ranked 20th among Greater Cincinnati's Largest Physician Groups by Cincinnati Business Courier, up from 25th the prior year. The group's value proposition combines regional technology leadership, multi-site accessibility, and recognized clinical quality in a market segment that is consolidating under hospital systems and larger PE-backed platforms.

Name

Cincinnati GI

Legal name

Cincinnati GI

Website

https://cincinnati-gi.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1998

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Cincinnati GI is an independent gastroenterology group founded in 1998 serving Greater Cincinnati, Southern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky through nine offices and a wholly-owned ambulatory surgery center, treating more than 10,000 patients annually with screening, diagnostic, and advanced endoscopic procedures.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Gastroenterology Services

NAICS

Outpatient Care Centers (6214), Freestanding Ambulatory Surgical and Emergency Centers (621493)

SIC

Services-Offices & Clinics Of Doctors Of Medicine (8011), Services-Specialty Outpatient Facilities, Nec (8093)

akta.pro primary industry

General Gastroenterology (HLAKAEAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (HLAFAIAE), Outpatient Endoscopy & GI Procedure Centers (Non-ASC) (HLAFABAL), Digestive Oncology (GI Cancer Care) (HLAKAEAF), Gastroenterology Telemedicine Platforms (HLALAGAE)

Keywords

• Gastroenterology services
• Colonoscopy screening
• Endoscopic procedures
• Ambulatory surgery center
• Digestive health care

Headquarters

HQ city

Cincinnati

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices9 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Clinical Services Revenue: Fee-for-service medical care including office consultations, diagnostic procedures (colonoscopies, endoscopies), and treatments for digestive conditions. Revenue generated through insurance reimbursement and patient payments.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Cincinnati GI is an independent gastroenterology physician group diagnosing and treating conditions and diseases of the digestive tract. The practice provides inpatient and outpatient care including colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP, hemorrhoid banding, FibroScan liver assessment, and infusion services. It owns and operates the Anderson Endoscopy Center, a five-room ambulatory surgery center in Anderson Township, and supplements in-person visits with virtual health consultations.

Product overview

Cincinnati GI is an independent gastroenterology group offering both inpatient and outpatient services. The practice operates a portfolio of diagnostic and treatment services centered around gastroenterology care, anchored by the award-winning Anderson Endoscopy Center (a five-room ambulatory surgery center) and supplemented by AI-enhanced colonoscopy screening using GI Genius technology. The product portfolio includes core GI diagnostic procedures (colonoscopy, upper endoscopy, capsule endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, ERCP), specialized treatments (hemorrhoid banding, FibroScan), digital pathology services, and virtual health consultations. The practice treats conditions affecting the colon, esophagus, liver, pancreas, gallbladder, and general gastroenterology issues across nine office locations in Greater Cincinnati, Southern Indiana, and Northern Kentucky.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Colonoscopy Screening Colonoscopy examinations using AI-enhanced GI Genius technology to detect and remove precancerous polyps, recommended starting at age 45 for average-risk adults and earlier for those with family history.
• Anderson Endoscopy Center Five-room Ambulatory Surgery Center providing endoscopic procedures in a private outpatient setting, recognized on Newsweek's America's Best Ambulatory Surgery Centers list for four consecutive years.
• Capsule Endoscopy Pill-sized capsule with tiny camera swallowed by patient to capture images of the gastrointestinal tract, particularly for examining the small intestine.
• Endoscopic Ultrasound Diagnostic procedure combining endoscopy with ultrasound technology to evaluate cysts, lesions, and stones in difficult-to-access areas.
• ERCP (Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography) Combined upper endoscopy and X-ray procedure to diagnose and treat stones and conditions in pancreatic and bile ducts.
• Hemorrhoid Banding Minimally invasive treatment for hemorrhoids providing lasting relief, offered as an advanced procedure option.
• FibroScan Liver Assessment Liver assessment procedure using elastography to evaluate liver conditions without invasive biopsy.
• Virtual Health Consultations Secure video visits allowing patients to receive gastroenterology care remotely with the same quality as in-person office visits.
• Digital Pathology Service Digital pathology technology that converts biopsy samples to high-resolution digital images, reducing pathology report turnaround time by approximately 24 hours compared to traditional glass slide workflows.

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 10,000 patients treated annually in their ambulatory center
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

AI capability4 records

Feature3 records

Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Independent Physicians CollaborativeminorOthersMember of Independent Physicians Collaborative (IPCD), a physician-led organization supporting independent medical practices in the Cincinnati area.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• TriHealth: Large Cincinnati-based integrated health system that operates gastroenterology services and endoscopy facilities, competing directly with Cincinnati GI for regional GI patient referrals and physician talent.
• Mercy Health: Regional Catholic health system with multiple Cincinnati-area hospitals (including Mercy Anderson and Mercy Clermont) where Cincinnati GI performs procedures; operates competing GI and endoscopy services.
• Gastro Health: National PE-backed gastroenterology group with owned ASCs; comparable platform model combining independent GI physicians with ancillary services and ambulatory surgery centers.
• United Digestive: PE-backed GI platform operating owned ASCs and physician practices across multiple states; analogous business model (independent GI + ASC) and potential roll-up consolidator.
• The Christ Hospital Health Network: Cincinnati-based health system where Cincinnati GI physicians perform procedures and which operates its own GI and endoscopy programs, representing both a referral partner and competitor.
• St. Elizabeth Healthcare: Northern Kentucky-based health system serving the same tri-state market as Cincinnati GI, including Fort Wright where Cincinnati GI maintains an office; operates competing GI services.
• GI Alliance: Largest PE-backed gastroenterology platform in the U.S., providing a benchmark for what a scaled independent GI group can become and a potential strategic acquirer of Cincinnati GI.
• Cleveland Clinic Digestive Disease Institute: Nationally recognized gastroenterology program at a major academic medical center; competes for complex GI cases in Ohio and serves as a tertiary referral alternative for Cincinnati-area patients.
• UC Health: University of Cincinnati-affiliated academic health system offering gastroenterology and advanced endoscopy services in the Greater Cincinnati market, competing for complex GI referrals.

Direct peers

• Ohio Gastroenterology Group: Independent multi-physician gastroenterology practice in Columbus, Ohio with similar specialty focus, ASC operations, and physician-owned structure as Cincinnati GI.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles13 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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