The LSGE is a scientific society of medical doctors who are interested in the function and diseases of the gastrointestinal tract. The aim of the Society is to promote scientific progress, keep the GI community up to date with the latest advances in the GI field, encourage research and publications, increase the awareness of both physicians and the public about practice recommendations, and eventually serve as an advocate of the Gastroenterologists in the Medical arena and the society.

Like almost any organisation, the LSGE had a rebirth after the ending of the so-called Civil War. In 1992, a new Board was elected with Dr Albert Chemaly as President for a period of two years. Since then, the society kept on growing with the following eminent physicians as Presidents: Drs William Nasr , Souheil Othman, Labib Abou Chahine, Khalil Khoury, Jean Paul Aoun, Kassem Barada and the current President Dr Raymond Sayegh.

Currently, there are 150 active members in the Society, from every region in Lebanon, the majority being trained endoscopists.

In order to promote the set goals, the Society organises, on a regular basis, scientific sessions given by local gastroenterologists and physicians from other fields, alternatively between the different Lebanese cities. A yearly Congress is held, with the majority of speakers being well recognised international experts.
Many other scientific events are done under the auspice of the Society.

Through constant work and commitment, the Society will continue to gather the whole GI community, and help its members to proceed on the way of excellence.