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Samar Harris, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
Dr. Harris is a board-certified gastroenterologist with a focused interest in motility and functional disorders of the gastrointestinal tract. She performs routine GI procedures such as upper endoscopy, push enteroscopy and colonoscopy in the diagnosis, screening and surveillance of gastrointestinal diseases and cancers. In addition, she also specializes in interpreting esophageal manometry, BRAVO, impedance ph studies, anorectal manometry and smart pill. She is fluent in English. She is a member of the ACG, ANMS, AGA and TSGE.
Education
Medical School: Trivandrum Medical College
Residency: Mayo Clinic ( internship), University of Missouri Columbia (residency)
Fellowship: UT Southwestern Medical Center
Why did you choose to specialize in Gastroenterology?
Gastroenterology is a field of internal medicine which is unique in many aspects.
In addition to being a rare combination of both procedural and clinical skills, the practice of gastroenterology involves diseases of multiple organ systems. As Hippocrates is famously quoted to say, ” All disease begins in the gut”, then what could be more fascinating than the study and practice of gastroenterology.
Do you have a specialty of interest in Gastroenterology?
My interest in Gastroenterology is in motility and functional disorders of the gut. These include esophageal dysmotility, gastroparesis, functional dyspepsia, cyclical vomiting syndrome, dyssynergic defecation, small bowel dysmotility, short gut syndrome, small intestinal bacterial overgrowth. I also have experience with the management of POTS and gastrointestinal symptoms.
Do you fluently speak any other languages in addition to English?
Hindi, Malayalam
What do you and your family enjoy doing in your spare time?
I enjoy travelling, spending time with family, cooking for friends and family, exploring new campsites.
Awards and Accreditation:
Invited speaker for local conferences, travel awards during fellowship ( AASLD and Salix Fellowship2Leadership travel grant)
Certifications
- Board Certified in Gastroenterology
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine
Professional Affiliations
- American College of Gastroenterology
- American Gastroenterological Association
- Texas Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
- American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
Reviews
I had an excellent experience with Dr. Samar Harris. She was thorough, helpful, thoughtful and curious. Highly recommended.
Very pleasant atmosphere and helpful. Dr Harris took her time and really explained things to me. I would recommend her to others.
I highly recommend Dr. Harris. She listens and explains everything in laymen’s terms. Very caring and understanding. She has been so helpful in directing me to a surgeon. Highly recommend Dr. Harris
Dr. Harris was very thorough. She listened intently and is working with me to try and diagnose issues.
First time seeing doctor Harris. Appreciated that she took time to ask and listen to me about past health issues. She suggested our next step that I felt comfortable with.
Dr Harris not only looked at everything in the notes from our previous Dr and test but asked us for details not in the notes to help get a better clearer picture of what was going on. She really listened and has a great bed side manner. She quickly figured out the other Dr diagnosed her wrong.
An extremely empathetic and knowledgeable doctor who will listen to your concerns. I’ve been a patient for over 10 years. I would not consider going to anyone else after everything that we’ve been through together. Dr Harris is a rare find!
Dr. Harris is very attentive. She acts with urgency and concern. The facility is always clean. Been going there for over 20 yrs.
Dr. Harris and all of her staff at the procedure facility were top notch. I felt comfortable from walking in to the procedure room. Now her staff at her office weren’t so friendly or acknowledging of patients walking in. I had to make my presence known and they just seemed unhappy to be there. That won’t stop me from coming to see her again.
I am so grateful to have found her to be my doctor. She listens to my concerns. She goes into detail about things which I really appreciate. And she’s actually trying to fix the problem.
Dr. Harris is great. Very thorough and proactive. I would highly recommend her.
Friendly staff, short wait time before procedure, made me feel comfortable and answered all my questions and concerns.
My first visit with Dr. Samar Harris went well. She listened carefully. She gave her recommendations on how to move forward and it was a discussion, not a decision she was executing. In my case, conservative testing in a one step at a time method is what was decided. She was respectful of my extensive medical issues and how they affect my daily life. ~~ The office staff and medical assistant were kind and helpful. There was no wait.
Great professional staff on the whole. Dr. Samar Harris explained to me clearly of what was to take place in the colonoscopy before I underwent the procedure and the same after the procedure. She also answered my questions . A compassionate, caring and skillful doctor.
Great front desk, great staff, and great doctor! I was so happy for getting in to see this doctor. I got her name from someone who deals with the same type of things that I have going on. Dr. Harris is so knowledgeable, and so caring, and really listens with such a passion for helping. Seriously left their feeling so blessed!
Dr Harris not only looked at everything in the notes from our previous Dr and test but asked us for details not in the notes to help get a better clearer picture of what was going on. She really listened and has a great bed side manner. She quickly figured out the other Dr diagnosed her wrong.
Absolutely the best! Dr.Harris is professional, caring and so supportive. She has done everything possible to find the answers and solutions to my issues. I feel so very blessed to be her patient.
It was a pleasure from the moment we walked in the door. The staff was great & Dr. Harris was even better! Our appointment ran smooth and was on time from start to finish. Their desire of courtesy of our time being valuable was top notch.
Dr. Harris is wonderful! She has helped me a 1000%. With my issues.
Very professional
Dr Harris was very attentive and personable. Asked and answered all questions. She created a plan and follow up visit.
Office staff well trained and knowledgeable.
Dr Harris was very attentive and personable. Asked and answered all questions. She created a plan and follow up visit.
Office staff well trained and knowledgeable.