Dr. Sameer Islam is a West Texas native growing up in Odessa, TX. For his entire career, he’s balanced a love of working with patients and an obsession with cutting-edge scientific developments that are changing the way we see digestive health, and medicine as a whole.
His favorite aspect of being a doctor is making his patients feel better. That process begins by being able to provide answers to his patients. He realizes that most people are frustrated by the health care system due to the lack of an actual answers patients receive regarding their health problems.
As a functional gastroenterologist, he is able to provide patients with more treatment options than those offered by traditional Western Medicine.
Patient Care Philosophy
- My goal is to tell you what you have. So many people are unclear as to the cause of their symptoms and I want to give you clarity on what you have.
- Next, I want to come up with a plan WITH you to get you feeling better. Too many doctors just TELL their patients what to do – I want to work WITH you on a plan to feel better.
- Since I am a functional GI doctor, we have the options of lifestyle and diet treatment coupled with medical treatment. We are not just limited by one or the other.
I want to provide the BEST customer service to you as I can. I want you to be WOW’ed.
-Sameer Islam, MD
Functional Gastroenterologist
Functional Gastroenterologist may be a new term to many. It’s basically a holistic approach to practicing medicine that extends past traditional Western Medicine and exclusively using a prescription pad to treat medical conditions.
A functional gastroenterologist is a proponent of first determining the cause of the issue and educating the patient on their condition. Then a treatment regimen will be developed using natural therapies, medicine or combination of both.
As a Functional GI doctor, his goal is to get your OFF of your medications when possible.
Patient Appointments
Dr. Islam reviews each patients’ records prior to their appointment so that he knows what to focus on. If there is a referring doctor, he will communicate with them to ensure everyone is on the same page. Also, he sends them an email prior to their first visit introducing himself and setting expectations for the upcoming appointment.
He prides himself on being present when speaking to patients and being a great listener. This is paramount, since collectively potentially life-changing decisions relative to a patient’s health are going to made. Dr. Islam feels these decisions are best made when patients get their questions answered and are properly educated on their heath condition.
I WANT you to ask me questions. Ask me as many questions as you want – there are no dumb questions. I am here for you.
-Sameer Islam, MD
A West Texas Digestive Health Specialist
Dr. Islam was trained locally receiving his Medical Degree and Internal Medicine residency from Texas Tech University Health Science Center. He received additional training at the Mayo Clinic in Gastroenterology and Hepatology. Also, he has been recognized as a Fellow of Gastroenterology by the American College of Gastroenterology and American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. This highly accredited training coupled with his academic and work experience as a Gastroenterologist separate him from other physicians in the Lubbock, TX area.
In addition, Dr. Islam has been recognized with multiple awards and distinctions for his work as a University Professor and Gastroenterologist.
Outside of Medicine
Dr. Islam enjoys spending time with his family, cross fit, and traveling.
About Sameer Islam, MD
Education
- Mayo Clinic | Fellowship (2014)
- Texas Tech Univ. Health Science Center | Residency (2011)
- Texas Tech Univ. | Degree: MBA (2008)
- Texas Tech Univ. Health Science Center | Degree: MD (2008)
- University of Texas | Degree: BS (2003)
Work Experience
- Lubbock Gastroenterology| Gastroenterologist (2021 – present)
- UMC Southwest Gastroenterology | Gastroenterologist (2014 – 2020)
- Texas Tech University Health Science Center | Asst. Professor (2014 – present)
Hospital Affiliations
- UMC Health System | Lubbock, TX
- Covenant Medical Center | Lubbock, TX
- Grace Clinic | Lubbock, TX
- Lubbock Heart Hospital | Lubbock, TX
Licensure & Certifications
- Board-Eligible – American Board of Internal Medicine – Internal Medicine
- Board-Certified – American Board of Internal Medicine – Gastroenterology
- Texas Medical License (2014 – present)
Areas of Clinical Interest
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Hemorrhoids Treatment
- GERD
- Celiac Disease
Awards & Recognitions
- Lubbock Top Docs
- Ontime Doctor Award
- TX Top Docs
- Gold Service Award (Lubbock Medical Society)
- Young Physicians Award (Lubbock Medical Society)
- Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Honor Society
Professional Affiliations
- American Medical Association
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Texas Society for Gastroenterology and Endoscopy
- Texas Medical Association
- Lubbock Medical Society