Gastroenterology
Samer Eldika, M.D.
Clinical Professor, Medicine - Gastroenterology & Hepatology
Samer Eldika, M.D., is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in therapeutic endoscopy, endoscopic ultrasound, biliary and pancreatic diseases, large colon polyps, and gastrointestinal neoplasia. He treats conditions such as pancreatic cystic lesions, biliary disorders, pancreas-related pathologies, and gastrointestinal cancers. With over 28 years of experience, Dr. Eldika performs advanced interventional endoscopic procedures including endoscopic retrograde cholangiopancreatography (
25+
Years in Practice
Credentials
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology (American Board of Internal Medicine, 2004)
Education & Training
- American University of Beirut School of Medicine (1998) Lebanon
- University at Buffalo — Residency, Internal Medicine (2001) NY
- SUNY Buffalo — Fellowship, Gastroenterology (2004) NY
- University of Virginia Health System — Fellowship (2009) VA
Peer Recognition
- American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy — Fellow
2015
- The Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center — Good to Great Award
2017
- University at Buffalo — Evidence Based Quality Improvement Award
2003-2004 (2 years)
Recognition & Leadership
Awards & Honors
- Top Reviewers Award, Gastrointestinal Endoscopy and Video GIE journals, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (April 2020)
- Good to Great Award, The Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center (August 2017)
- Six Sigma Yellow Belt, Fisher College of Business-Center for Operational Excellence (April 2016)
- Fellow, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy (July 2015)
- The Fred B. Thomas Faculty Teaching Award, The Ohio State University-Wexner Medical Center (June 2015)
Clinical Focus
Subspecialties
Conditions & Treatments
Practice Details
Hospital Affiliations
- ValleyCare Medical Center
- Stanford Health Care
- Pelvic Health Center, Stanford University School of Medicine
Languages
English
Experience
25+ years in practice