Jason Michael Samuels MD
Bariatric Surgery, Minimally Invasive Surgery
Assistant Professor of Surgery
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1211 Medical Center Dr.Nashville, TN 37232
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Summary
- Dr. Jason Samuels is an Assistant Professor of Surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville, TN, specializing in general surgery with subspecialties in bariatric and minimally invasive surgery. He completed his residency in surgery at the University of Colorado from 2015 to 2022 and a fellowship in advanced GI minimally invasive surgery at Vanderbilt University Medical Center from 2022 to 2023. His expertise includes bariatric and general/gastrointestinal surgery. Dr. Samuels has authored several publications on topics such as trauma, weight loss, and bariatric surgery outcomes.
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterFellowship, Advanced GI Minimally Invasive Surgery, 2022 - 2023
University of ColoradoResidency, Surgery, 2015 - 2022
University of Oklahoma College of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 2022 - 2027
CO State Medical License 2021 - 2023
American Board of Surgery Surgery
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Weight loss from glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists by genetic factors in adults with type 2 diabetes.Yulu Zheng, Zheng Guo, Eugene Jeong, Shuai Xu, Jason M Samuels
Diabetes Research and Clinical Practice. 2025-12-03 - Real-world titration, persistence & weight loss of semaglutide and tirzepatide in an academic obesity clinic.Jason M Samuels, Fei Ye, Rebecca Irlmeier, Heidi Silver, Gitanjali Srivastava
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2025-11-01 - 1 citationsShifting obesity treatment paradigms: Trends of glucagon-like peptide-1 receptor agonists and bariatric surgery in the United States.Ghadeer K Dawwas, Jason M Samuels, C Michael Stein
Diabetes, Obesity & Metabolism. 2025-10-01
Press Mentions
GLP-1s and Bariatric Surgery: Before, After, or Both?March 21st, 2025- Weight-Loss Surgery Associated with Reduced DementiaFebruary 17th, 2025
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