Dr. Gina Sam MD/MPH P.C

Gastrointestinal Institute of Motility and Integrative Health (G.I.M.I.H)

Dr. Sam is an expert in gastrointestinal motility and functional disorders. She offers a comprehensive biofeedback program for pelvic floor dysfunction and fecal incontinence. Additionally, she offers specialized interventions for conditions such as IBS, obesity, and depression.

Her distinguished clientele includes celebrities and athletes, whom she attends to in her exclusive New York City practice. Dr. Sam's notable roles include her tenure as the Director of the Mount Sinai Gastrointestinal Motility Center and her pioneering work as the Founder of the Institute of Gastrointestinal Motility Disorders and Integrative Health.

Honors/Awards and Professional Organizations

Top Gastroenterologist in 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, and recognized as the Top Female Physician of 2021.

2023 Who’s Who Marquis Award
2023 Top 100 Gastroenterologist Award
Dr. Ruth Marguerite Easterling Award (2003)
Dr. Philip E. Sheridan Prize (2003) Lauro Cavazos Scholarship for Masters in Public Health (2001-2002)
National Medical Fellowship Award Public Health Trainee Fellowship (1999-2001)
Arthritis Foundation Fellowship (1999)
General Clinical Research Center Fellowship Award at New England Medical Center (1999)
American College of Gastroenterology
American Neurogastroenterology and Motility Society
American College of Physicians, Associate Member
New York Medical Society
New York Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
Medical Society for the State of New York

Publications and Articles

Peter, R, Sam, G. “The Association of Esophageal Motility Disorders with Acid Reflux, Weakly Acid Reflux and Non-Acid Reflux” 2013 Digestive Disease Week, Orlando FL, May 2013 (submitted).

Gross, S, Sam, G.“Initial Multi-Center Experience with Wide Area Transepithelial Esophageal Biopsy with 3D Computer Assisted Analysis (WATS3D) for the Detection of Barrett’s Esophagus” 2013 Digestive Disease Week, Orlando FL, May 2013 (submitted).

Nagula, S, Sam, G. “An Investigation on the Relationship of Body Mass Indices and Small Intestinal Bacterial Overgrowth Syndrome” 2012 International ACG Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2012 (submitted).

Litcher-Kelly, L, Sam, G. “Cognitive Mediators of Outcome of Biofeedback Training for Chronic Constipation” 2012 International ACG Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2012 (submitted).

Sam, G., Lascarides, C. “Gastroenterology Fellow’s Experience and Attitudes Toward Endoscopic Teaching” 2012 International ACG Conference, Baltimore, MD, May 2012 (submitted).

Sam, G. “Prevalence of Esophageal Reflux and the Effect of Anti-Secretory Treatment on Dysphagia in Patients with Eosinophilic Esophagitis” 2009 Digestive Disease Week (DDW), Chicago, IL, May 2009.

Arabelovic S, Sam G, Dallal GE, Jacques PF, Selhub J, Rosenberg IH, Roubenoff R. Folic acid Fortification of the Food Supply May Interfere with the Effectiveness of Methotrexate

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