About / Overview

Dr. Sam Igbinedion has received numerous clinical and professional awards, including an election into the Gold Humanism Honor Society for his compassionate approach to patient care.

He is a board-certified gastroenterologist specializing in therapeutic endoscopy, including balloon-assisted enteroscopy, luminal stenting, per-oral endoscopic myotomy, endoscopic mucosal resections, endoscopic submucosal dissections, and interventional EUS.

Dr. Igbinedion received his medical degree from the Medical University of the Americas. He completed his internal medicine residency at Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center in Shreveport, LA, where he was appointed chief resident.

He completed his advanced endoscopy fellowship at Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School in Boston and has authored many articles on digestive disorders, ERCP, and endoscopic submucosal dissection.

Outside of work, Dr. Igbinedion enjoys serving at his local church, spending time with his wife and family, playing soccer, and enjoying new recipes.

Education / Credentials

• MD Medical University of the Americas
• Residency - Gastroenterology LSU HSC Shreveport - Shreveport, LA
• Fellowship - Gastroenterology LSU HSC Shreveport - Shreveport, LA
• Advanced Endoscopy Fellowship Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center/Harvard Medical School - Boston, MA

Locations

Erlanger Gastroenterology

• 979 E 3rd St. Suite C-825, Building B, Suite 101, Chattanooga, TN 37403
• 423-778-4830