“I work to empower patients through education and provide a holistic, multidisciplinary approach to care. I believe that all patients should have a clear diagnosis and a tailored treatment plan based on their individual needs.”
Dr Sarmed Sami has practiced and trained at some of the top medical institutions in the world, including Mayo Clinic in the US and University College Hospital in London. He is the founder and director of the Digestive Health UK clinics. He also founded the international London Upper GI Symposium (LUGIS) and is its director.
Dr Sami’s research has led to more than 50 peer-reviewed publications, including research papers, national guidelines, review articles and book chapters. For instance, he is the lead author for the UK oesophageal dilatation guidelines and co-author of the UK eosinophilic oesophagitis (EoE) guidelines.
Dr Sami earned his medical degree at Bagdad University, then completed his residency in gastroenterology in Yorkshire and Midlands regions in the UK. He earned his PhD from the University of Nottingham then undertook an advanced oesophageal fellowship at Mayo Clinic in the US.
Dr Sami conducts research into a wide range of areas, such as the causes and symptoms of acid reflux and heartburn, as well as better treatments for the conditions. His research interests include:
Dr Sami has earned a number of international and national awards, including the British Society of Gastroenterology Trainees Out of Programme Award, the Cook Medical Marsha Dreyer Award from the American Society for GI Endoscopy, and the American College of Gastroenterology Fellows-in-Training Award. Besides consulting at Mayo Clinic Healthcare, Dr Sami also holds positions at the Princess Grace Hospital and the London Clinic.