Samar Harris, M.D.
Gastroenterologist
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Address
7501 Lakeview Pkwy Ste. 260
Rowlett, TX 75088
Phone
972-475-8183Quick Facts
- Virtual Telemedicine Visits Available, Call For Details
- Board Certified Gastroenterologist
- Currently Accepting New Patients
- Most Insurance Plans Accepted
- Performs Colonoscopies
Locations
DHAT - Rowlett, TX - Lakeview Pkwy
Gastroenterology in Rowlett, TX
DHAT - Rowlett, TX - Lakeview Pkwy
7501 Lakeview Pkwy
Ste. 260
Closed. Opens Wed at 8:30AM
DHAT - Dallas, TX - Walnut Hill Ln
Gastroenterology in Dallas, TX
DHAT - Dallas, TX - Walnut Hill Ln
8220 Walnut Hill Ln
Ste. 710
Closed. Opens Wed at 8:30AM
About Samar Harris, M.D.
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
Topics
- Abdominal Pain
- Anal/Rectal Bleeding
- Bloating
- Blood in the Stool
- Constipation
- Diarrhea
- Difficulty Swallowing
- Heartburn
- Indigestion
- Nausea
- Vomiting
- Yellowing of the Skin/Eyes
- Acid Reflux
- Anal Fissure
- Anemia/Iron Deficiency
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Biliary Obstruction
- Celiac Disease
- Colitis
- Colorectal Polyps
- Crohn's Disease
- Cyclic Vomiting Syndrome (CVS)
- Diverticulitis
- Dysphagia
- Eosinophilic Esophagitis
- Esophageal Motility Disorder
- Esophagitis
- Fatty Liver Disease
- Fistula
- Food Intolerance
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gastritis
- GERD
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hepatitis
- Hiatal Hernia
- Ileitis
- Impacted Bowel
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Lactose Intolerance
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Non-alcoholic Steatohepatitis
- Pancreatitis
- Peptic Ulcers
- Primary Biliary Cholangitis
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Argon Laser Therapy
- Colon Cancer Screening
- Colonoscopy
- CT Scan or CAT Scan
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Enteroscopy
- ERCP
- Esophageal Dilation
- Feeding Tube Insertion (PEG)
- FibroScan®
- Flexible Sigmoidoscopy
- Hemorrhoid Banding
- High-Res Anorectal Manometry
- High-Res Esophageal Manometry
- Infusion Therapy (IV Infusion)
- Sphincterotomy
Reviews
I really like Dr. Harris - she is kind and caring and accommodating. The staff at this practice is far below the mark. Before my endoscopy/colonoscopy procedure I was supposed to get an rx from their pharmacy partner. The rx was never called in so a week before I began calling to get the rx sent to my pharmacy. I never received a call back from them until noon on the Friday before my Monday procedure despite daily calls about the issue. On Wednesday when I called a receptionist told me "I would just have to wait longer" for the tech to call me back with such a rude tone that I couldn't even speak after wards I was in such shock. Luckily I don't need to spend a lot of time with this dr so I'm sure I'll stay as a patient because Dr. Harris is so nice and unfortunately I've learned this is pretty much par for the course as far as medical staff goes. It must be hard to find competent and empathetic employees anymore.
Amazing bedside manner. Very knowledgeable and she not only addressed my GI symptoms qnd scheduled me for appropriate testing but she also addressed some non-GI issues and is helping me seek treatment for those problems as well. I was so pleased with her care that I am now taking my child to see her. By far the best gastroenterologist I've ever seen!
I saw Dr. Harris at the recommendation of a friend. She listened to my concerns, actually suggesting a diagnosis that I had suspected. She did not diagnosis it, as it was not her speciality, but, she encouraged me to keep seeking answers to my years long health journey. I will certainly keep her as my gastroenterologist because I know she will work with my primary doctor and me to get to the root of my digestive issues. I would recommend her to anyone need a good, patient, compassionate and knowledgeable gastroenterologist.
I went into my appointment hoping I would find a doctor who actually listens and Dr. Harris exceeded all of my expectations! She is truthfully amazing and came up with a game plan regarding my treatment and the imaging and procedures she wanted done called within 24 hours to schedule.
Highly recommend. Listens and seems to genuinely care. Very thorough. Staff is wonderful as well.
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