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Samer Eldika is a Clinical Professor in the Department of Medicine at Stanford University, specializing in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. After receiving his medical education at the American University of Beirut, he completed a General Gastroenterology Fellowship at the State University of New York in Buffalo, followed by an Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship at the University of Virginia. Prior to joining Stanford, he served as the Director of Interventional Endoscopy at Ohio State University, where he significantly contributed to the growth and development of interventional endoscopy programs focusing on both pediatric and adult patients. He is an expert in various interventional endoscopic procedures, including endoscopic ultrasound-guided procedures, ERCP, and endoscopic mucosal resection. His research interests particularly focus on the evaluation of pancreatic cystic lesions using advanced endoscopic techniques. Dr. Eldika's contributions to his field have been recognized with multiple awards, such as the Reviewer Award from Gastrointestinal Endoscopy in April 2020. He is a fellow of the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and a member of several other professional organizations, including the American Gastroenterological Association.
Stanford University • Stanford, CA
Continuing practice in interventional endoscopy and training fellows.
Ohio State University • Columbus, OH
Oversaw the development of interventional endoscopy programs and trained fellows.
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