
Sameer Islam MD MBA
Hepatology & Liver Transplantation
CEO and Founder of Lubbock Gastroenterology
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4505 82nd StSte 5Lubbock, TX 79424
Phone+1 806-696-4440
Fax+1 806-696-4441
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Summary
- Sameer Islam was born in Malone, New York but grew up in his home town of Odessa, Texas.
He completed his undergraduate studies at the University of Texas in Austin where graduating with honors. He completed both his medical degree (MD) and masters of business association (MBA) at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center and Texas Tech Rawls School of Business, respectively.
After completing his internal medicine training at Texas Tech University, he continued his training in gastroenterology at Mayo Clinic where he was promoted to the academic rank of Assistant Professor of Medicine.
In his free time, he loves reading and writing, spending time with his family, and competing in CrossFit.
His medical interests include Barrett’s esophagus, inflammatory bowel disease, irritable bowel syndrome, small bowel diseases, liver disease (hepatitis or other autoimmune conditions). Feel free to contact his office to schedule an appointment.
Education & Training
- Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Scottsdale)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2011 - 2014
- Texas Tech University HSC El PasoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2011
- Texas Tech University - School of BusinessMBA, HOM, 2003 - 2008
- Texas Tech UniversityMA, Health Organized Management, 2003 - 2008
- Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2008
- University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolBA, Psychology with Minor in Biology, 1998 - 2003
Certifications & Licensure
- NM State Medical License 2023 - 2027
- TX State Medical License 2010 - 2025
- AZ State Medical License 2011 - 2015
- American Board of Internal Medicine Gastroenterology
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Public Member and Outreach Committee American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy, 2014
- Member Alpha Omega Alpha, 2010
- Who’s Who in America – Physician Doctors 2014
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 2 citationsRetrograde cricopharyngeus dysfunction: How does the inability to burp affect daily life?Jason N Chen, Jacob Evans, Aya Bou Fakhreddine, Stephanie Stroever, Ebtesam Islam
Neurogastroenterology and Motility. 2024-02-01 - Chronic diarrhea as a presentation of Behçet's disease.Marawan Elmassry, Sayed Matar, Jerapas Thongpiya, Pitchaporn Yingchoncharoen, Mostafa Abohelwa
Clinical Case Reports. 2023-05-01 - 3 citationsIncreasing inpatient mortality of nonvariceal upper gastrointestinal bleeding during the COVID-19 pandemic: a nationwide retrospective cohort study.Waqas Rasheed, Gnanashree Dharmarpandi, Ola Al-Jobory, Anass Dweik, Muhammad Anil
Proceedings. 2023-01-01
Journal Articles
- Refractory Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia Treated by a Novel Through-the-scope Ablation CatheterIslam RS, Pasha SF, Fleischer DE, Gastrointestinal Endosc, 1/12/2014
- Fecal IncontinenceIslam, S, Seniors Are Special News, 1/2/2014
- Evaluation and Management of Small-bowel Tumors in the Era of Deep EnteroscopyIslam R, Leighton J, Pasha S, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1/1/2014
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Books/Book Chapters
Abstracts/Posters
- Advanced Adenomas and Multiple Adenomas are More Likely to Occur in the Right Colon in Overweight PatientsIslam R, Patel N, Ramirez F, Am J Gastroenterol, 1/1/2013
- Overweight Patients Have Significantly Longer Colonoscopy Times, Additional Need for Sedation, and Worse Boston Bowel Prep ScoresIslam R, Patel N, Ramirez F, Am J Gastroenterol, 1/1/2013
- 8-Hour CE Versus 12-Hour CE in a Cohort of Hospitalized Patients Undergoing CE for Suspected Small Bowel DisordersIslam R, Patel N, Leighton J, Crowell M, Pasha S, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1/1/2013
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Lectures
- Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Esophageal Lichen PlanusChicago, Illinois - 1/1/2014
- Water Exchange Colonoscopy in a Non-Veteran Female PopulationOrlando, Florida - 1/1/2013
- 8-Hour CE Versus 12-Hour CE in a Cohort of Hospitalized Patients Undergoing CE for Suspected Small Bowel DisordersOrlando, Florida - 1/1/2013
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Press Mentions
- The 6 Signs of Deadliest Cancer You Might Notice When You Go to the Loo RevealedApril 4th, 2023
- A Doctor Explains Why Pooping Gives Some People the ChillsSeptember 12th, 2021
- Hundreds Hospitalized with COVID-19 in Lubbock Hospitals; What Is the Answer to Overcoming This Delta Variant?September 11th, 2021
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Committees
- Member, American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy 2014 - 2014
Professional Memberships
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- American Association for the Study of Liver DIsease - AASLDMember
External Links
- Bloghttp://sameerislam.com
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