Skip to main content
Sameer Islam, MD, Gastroenterology, Lubbock, TX

SameerIslamMDMBA

Gastroenterology Lubbock, TX

Hepatology & Liver Transplantation

CEO and Founder of Lubbock Gastroenterology

Dr. Islam is on Doximity

As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.

  • Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
  • Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
  • Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.

See Dr. Islam's full profile

Already have an account?

  • Office

    3502 9th street
    Suite 360
    Lubbock, TX 79415
    Phone+1 806-761-0747

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)
    Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Scottsdale)Fellowship, Gastroenterology, 2011 - 2014
  • Texas Tech University HSC El Paso
    Texas Tech University HSC El PasoResidency, Internal Medicine, 2008 - 2011
  • Texas Tech University - School of Business
    Texas Tech University - School of BusinessMBA, HOM, 2003 - 2008
  • Texas Tech University
    Texas Tech UniversityMA, Health Organized Management, 2003 - 2008
  • Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of Medicine
    Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center School of MedicineClass of 2008
  • University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical School
    University of Texas at Austin Dell Medical SchoolBA, Psychology with Minor in Biology, 1998 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • TX State Medical License
    TX State Medical License Current

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
  • Join now to see all

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Refractory Gastric Antral Vascular Ectasia Treated by a Novel Through-the-scope Ablation Catheter  
    Islam RS, Pasha SF, Fleischer DE, Gastrointestinal Endosc, 1/12/2014
  • Fecal Incontinence  
    Islam, S, Seniors Are Special News, 1/2/2014
  • Evaluation and Management of Small-bowel Tumors in the Era of Deep Enteroscopy  
    Islam R, Leighton J, Pasha S, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1/1/2014
  • Join now to see all

Books/Book Chapters

Abstracts/Posters

  • Advanced Adenomas and Multiple Adenomas are More Likely to Occur in the Right Colon in Overweight Patients
    Islam 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 Scores
    Islam 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 Disorders
    Islam R, Patel N, Leighton J, Crowell M, Pasha S, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, 1/1/2013
  • Join now to see all

Lectures

  • Presentation, Diagnosis, and Management of Esophageal Lichen Planus 
    Chicago, Illinois - 1/1/2014
  • Water Exchange Colonoscopy in a Non-Veteran Female Population 
    Orlando, Florida - 1/1/2013
  • 8-Hour CE Versus 12-Hour CE in a Cohort of Hospitalized Patients Undergoing CE for Suspected Small Bowel Disorders 
    Orlando, Florida - 1/1/2013
  • Join now to see all

Press Mentions

  • The 6 Signs of Deadliest Cancer You Might Notice When You Go to the Loo Revealed
    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 Chills
    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?
    Hundreds Hospitalized with COVID-19 in Lubbock Hospitals; What Is the Answer to Overcoming This Delta Variant?September 11th, 2021
  • Join now to see all

Committees

  • Member, American Society of Gastroenterology Endoscopy 2014 - 2014

Professional Memberships