Sam Mardini, MD

Dr. Sam Mardini is a board-certified physician specializing in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology, renowned for his unique expertise in performing advanced pancreatico-biliary and luminal endoscopic procedures. His comprehensive skill set includes Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography (ERCP), Cholangioscopy, Pancreatoscopy (with laser or electrohydraulic lithotripsy), and various Endoscopic Ultrasound (EUS) guided therapies such as tissue sampling, gastric bypass/gastro-jejunostomy, drainage, and celiac block/neurolysis. Dr. Mardini also performs advanced weight loss (bariatric) endoscopy, including Endoscopic Sleeve Gastroplasty (ESG) and Intragastric Balloon placement, as well as cancer and pre-cancer tissue resection and ablation.

Dr. Mardini's patient care philosophy centers on patient-centered shared decision-making and multidisciplinary collaboration, aiming to achieve the most comprehensive, compassionate, and state-of-the-art clinical and endoscopic outcomes. He treats a wide range of challenging conditions including gastrointestinal pre and early cancer lesions (such as Barrett's esophagus, and lesions of the esophagus, stomach, duodenum, and colon), acute and chronic pancreatitis, pancreatic cysts, biliary and pancreatic strictures, luminal strictures, and achalasia. Dr. Mardini views his patients and their families as partners, treating them with the respect and empathy he would extend to his own family.

The most rewarding aspect of Dr. Mardini's role as a provider is his ability to cure and significantly improve the lives of patients suffering from complex and challenging conditions. These include pre-cancer and cancer of the liver, pancreas, and gastrointestinal tract, as well as acute and chronic pancreatitis and post-surgical complications. Witnessing patients recover and thrive under his specialized care is a profound source of fulfillment.