Gastroenterology
Niharika Samala, MD
Assistant Professor, Medicine, Indiana University School of Medicine; Director, MASLD Clinic
Niharika R. Samala, MD, is a gastroenterologist and hepatologist specializing in clinical hepatology, with a focus on metabolic dysfunction-associated steatotic liver disease (MASLD), formerly known as MASLD. She directs the MASLD clinic at Indiana University Health, bridging clinical care and research for patients referred for this condition. Dr. Samala treats chronic liver diseases including hepatitis, MASLD in women with polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and post-menopausal women, as well as t
21+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
- Internal Medicine (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Education & Training
- Indiana University School of Medicine — Fellowship, Gastroenterology (2013-2015)
- National Institutes of Health — Hepatology Research Fellowship, Liver Diseases Section
- William Beaumont Hospital — Residency, Internal Medicine (2009-2011)
- Osmania Medical College, India — Bachelor of Medicine, Bachelor of Surgery (2006)
Peer Recognition
- Castle Connolly — Top Doctor
2022-2026 (5 years)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- IU Health Methodist Hospital
- Sidney & Lois Eskenazi Hospital
- IU Health Arnett Hospital
- IU Health Ball Memorial Hospital
- IU Health North Hospital
Languages
English, Hindi, Telugu
Experience
21+ years in practice