Samer Charbel, DMSc MD| Gastroenterology | MedStar Health
About me
Samer Charbel, MD, FACP, FACG
Chairman of Gastroenterology, MedStar Montgomery Medical Center
Dr. Samer Charbel is a board-certified, fellowship-trained gastroenterologist. His areas of special interest and expertise include:
- Gallbladder and Biliary Diseases
- Colorectal Cancer Screening and Prevention
- Celiac Disease
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
- Inflammatory Bowel Diseases
Dr. Charbel has extensive training and experience in various areas of gastroenterology including advanced biliary endoscopy. He’s also skilled in-patient safety, clinical research, and medical education. In addition, he is a fellow of the American College of Gastroenterology, the American College of Physicians, and a member of the American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.
Philosophy of care
“I treat every patient as a family member or a friend. I strive to provide cutting edge, evidence-based medicine in a very compassionate atmosphere. I am a firm believer that taking time to listen carefully to the patient is extremely important to get to root of their problems and provide the highest level of quality medical care. I always keep in mind that the patients will never forget how we make them feel. I enjoy what I do and it’s very rewarding to me to see the dramatic impacts that I make in peoples’ lives.”
Clinical areas of focus
- Diverticulitis
- Endometriosis
- Endoscopic Clip Placement
- Endoscopic Stricture Dilation
- Ercp With Sphincterotomy
- Gallstones
- Gastric Stenting
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Hysteroscopic Polyp Resection
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) With Infection
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Rectal Biopsy
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Variceal Band Ligation
Conditions and procedures
Conditions I treat
- Abdominal Cramping
- Abdominal Distension
- Abdominal Pain
- Abnormal Body Structure Imaging
- Abnormal Plasma Proteins
- Achalasia
- Acute Pancreatitis
- Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
- Anal Abscess
- Anal Cancer
- Anal Fissures
- Anal Venous Thrombosis
- Anus And Rectum Diseases
- Aphagia
- Aphagia And Dysphagia
- Appendiceal Cancer
- Ascites
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Neoplasm Of Colon, Rectum, Anus And Anal Canal
- Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Bile Duct Cancer
- Bile Duct Stones
- Biliary Tract Disease
- Bladder Incontinence
- Blood In Stool
- Bowel Obstruction
- Cancer Of The Appendix
- Candidiasis
- Choledocholithiasis
- Chronic Constipation
- Chronic Diarrhea
- Colic In Infants
- Colitis
- Colon Cancer
- Colon Disease
- Colon Polyps
- Colonic Diverticulosis
- Colorectal Malignancy
- Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
- Congenital Malformations Of Digestive System
- Congenital Malformations Of Esophagus
- Congenital Malformations Of Gallbladder, Bile Ducts And Liver
- Congenital Malformations Of Intestine
- Constipation
- Crohn's Disease
- Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
- Diabetic Gastroparesis
- Diaphragmatic Hernia
- Digestive System Complications
- Digestive System Diseases
- Digestive System Symptoms
- Diseases Of Esophagus
- Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
- Diverticulitis
- Duodenal Ulcer
- Duodenitis
- Dysphagia
- Endometriosis
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Hernia
- Esophageal Stricture
- Esophagitis
- Esophagus Diseases
- External Hemorrhoids
- Family History Of Malignant Neoplasm
- Family History Of Specific Disorders
- Flatulence
- Functional Dyspepsia
- Functional Intestinal Disorders
- Gallbladder Cancer
- Gallbladder Disease
- Gallstones
- Gastric Cancer
- Gastric Varices
- Gastritis
- Gastroenteritis
- Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) In Children
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Bleeding And Rectal Bleeding
- Gastrointestinal Stromal Tumor (GIST)
- General Symptoms
- H. Pylori Infection
- Helicobacter Pylori
- Hemorrhoids
- Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
- Hepatitis
- Hepatomegaly
- Hepatomegaly And Splenomegaly
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) With Infection
- Intestinal Infections
- Intestinal Stenosis
- Irritable Bowel Syndrome
- Jaundice
- Liver Cancer
- Liver Cirrhosis
- Liver Failure
- Liver Fibrosis
- Lower Esophageal Sphincter Dysfunction
- Malabsorption
- Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Myocarditis
- Nonalcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD)
- Noninfective Gastroenteritis
- Pancreas Cancer
- Pancreatic Diseases
- Pancreatic Pseudocyst
- Pancreatitis
- Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
- Peptic Ulcer Disease
- Perianal Fistula
- Perianal Itching
- Perianal Pain
- Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
- Personal History Of Diseases And Conditions
- Polycystic Liver Disease
- Portal Hypertension
- Postoperative Ileus
- Postprandial Diarrhea
- Primary Sclerosing Cholangitis (PSC)
- Rectal Cancer
- Rectal Pain
- Rectal Ulcers
- Small Bowel Obstruction
- Small Intestine Cancer
- Spinal Stenosis
- Splenectomy
- Stomach Cancer
- Stomach Ulcers
- Swallowing Disorders
- Throat Pain
- Ulcerative Colitis
- Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
- Viral Hepatitis
- Vitamin Deficiency
- Vomiting And Nausea
Procedures I perform
- Anal Fistula Treatment
- Biopsy Of Tongue
- Bladder Stone Removal
- Capsule Endoscopy
- Cecostomy
- Cholecystectomy
- Colon Resection
- Colonoscopy
- Colonoscopy With Injection
- Colostomy
- Computerized Tomography (CT) Scan
- Diarrhea Treatment
- Dilation Of Common Hepatic Duct
- Dilation Of Common Hepatic Duct With Stent
- Dilation Of Esophagus
- Duodenectomy
- Duodenum Destruction
- Endoscopic Argon Plasma Coagulation
- Endoscopic Biliary Ductal System Catheterization
- Endoscopic Clip Placement
- Endoscopic Diagnostic Common Bile Duct Excision
- Endoscopic Injection Therapy
- Endoscopic Laser Therapy
- Endoscopic Mucosal Resection
- Endoscopic Photodynamic Therapy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography With Biopsy
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography With Calculi Destruction
- Endoscopic Retrograde Cholangiopancreatography With Calculi Removal
- Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
- Endoscopic Stricture Dilation
- Enterectomy
- Enterocele Repair
- Enteroscopy
- Enteroscopy With Bleeding Control
- Ercp With Sphincterotomy
- Esophageal Dilation
- Esophageal PH Monitoring
- Esophagogastroduodenoscopy With Laser Therapy
- Excision Of Cecum
- Excision Of Duodenum
- Excision Of Rectal Prolapse
- Excision Of Small Intestine
- Excision Of Stomach
- Excision Of Stomach Pylorus
- Extirpation Of Common Hepatic Duct
- Extraction Of Common Hepatic Duct
- Flexible Colonoscopy With Biopsy
- Float Therapy
- Fluoroscopy Of Bile Ducts
- Gallbladder Removal
- Gastric Electrical Stimulation
- Gastric Manometry
- Gastric Plication
- Gastric Sleeve With Duodenal Switch
- Gastric Stenting
- Gastric Surgery
- Gastric Switch
- Gastrointestinal Motility Study
- Gastrointestinal Mucosal Ablation
- Gastrointestinal Tube Placement
- Gastrojejunostomy
- Gastrostomy Tube Replacement
- Helicobacter Pylori Stool Test
- Hepatic Artery Embolization
- Hepatic Encephalopathy Management
- Hepatic Stenting
- Hepatic Venous Sampling
- Hepatitis E Treatment
- Hernia Repair
- Hysteroscopic Polyp Resection
- Ileostomy
- Iliopopliteal Bypass
- Inferior Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Intestinal Resection
- Intragastric Balloon Procedure
- Laparoscopic Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Gastrojejunostomy
- Laparoscopic Liver Resection
- Laparoscopic Sigmoid Colectomy
- Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
- Laparoscopic Splenectomy
- Lateral Internal Sphincterotomy
- Liver Biopsy
- Liver Resection
- Liver Transplant
- Lower Esophagus Excision
- Lower Gi Endoscopy
- Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI)
- Mesenteric Angiography
- Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Minimally Invasive Hemorrhoid Treatment
- Neonatal Abdominal Paracentesis
- Nutrition Counseling
- Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
- Percutaneous Liver Biopsy
- Percutaneous Transhepatic Cholangiography
- Pilonidal Cyst Treatment
- Portosystemic Shunt
- Pouchitis Treatment
- Prolieve Therapy
- Rectal Biopsy
- Rectal Excision
- Robotic Colpopexy
- Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Sclerotherapy For Gastrointestinal Bleeding
- Sigmoid Colectomy
- Small Bowel Resection
- Small Intestine Repair
- Sphincterotomy
- Stomach Biopsy
- Superior Mesenteric Artery Stenting
- Surgical Weight Loss
- Total Proctocolectomy
- Transjugular Liver Biopsy
- Transrectal Ultrasound
- Transverse Colectomy
- Upper Gi Endoscopy
- Upper Gi Series
- Ureterosigmoidostomy
- Urinary Incontinence Treatment
- Urinary Tract Obstruction Treatment
- Variceal Band Ligation
- Vein Sclerotherapy
- Venous Access Device Removal
- Venous Ulcer Treatment
- Virtual Autopsy
- Vitamin Deficiency Treatment
- Weight Management Program
Insurance
MedStar Health accepts most major health insurance plans. If you are uncertain as to whether your individual health insurance plan is accepted at MedStar Health, please call your insurance company.
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List of insurance plans we accept
- Medicare FFS
- IH-PPO
- CareFirst Maryland Indemnity or PPO
- OA Plus
- OCI Direct (HMO)
- WellPoint Maryland - Maryland Health Choice
- Uniformed Services Family Health Plan
- UHC Passport
- Aetna Worker's Compensation Network
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthy Families
- M.D. IPA (HMO)
- Aetna Advantage 5750
- United HealthCare Community Plan - Maryland Health Choice Program
- IH-POS Plus
- UHC Group Medicare Advantage Plans (HMO, POS, PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare and AARP Medicare Complete Plans
- DC/MD SHOP QHP Small Business Plans
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Plus
- IH-Open POS Plus
- Options PPO Cardiac Global
- Aetna Managed Choice Open Access (POS)
- HealthyBlue PPO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice Care Network/HUMANA (PPO)
- United Healthcare Select Plus (POS)
- AmeriHealth Caritas DC Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Classic 5000PD
- Private Health Care Systems (PPO)
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Basic
- Aetna HMO
- IH-EPO Plus
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthy Families
- Anthem Federal Employee Program Standard
- Core Essential (HMO)
- Kaiser Permanente Select - Added Choice
- NYC Medicare Advantage Plus
- Anthem BCBS of VA Key Care POS/PPO/Indemnity
- IH-Indemnity
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue SNP
- Optimum Choice & Optimum Choice Preferred (POS) Cardiac Global
- IH-Open Network Only Plus
- BCBS of Michigan (BCN Advantage,Security Blue, Freedom, Medicare PLUS Blue Group PPO)
- Veterans Affairs Community Care Network
- Geisinger Medicare Advantage
- CIGNA EPO
- First Health PPO
- United Healthcare Choice
- POS OA
- First Health PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- Aetna Traditional Choice (PPO)
- Beech Street PPO
- Healthy Blue (HMO, POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Select Cardiac Global
- CIGNA PPO Plus
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PLUS PPO
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Dual Adv
- MultiPlan, Inc
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- IH-HMO
- IH-Open EPO Plus
- TriWest Healthcare Alliance
- Aetna Elect Choice/ EPO (Aetna Health Fund)
- CIGNA POS/Network POS
- Cigna Preferred Medicare (HMO)
- CareFirst Community Health Plan of MD
- Network OA
- Aetna Better Health of MD
- Aetna Advantage 6350
- Blue Choice Advantage
- AMERIVANTAGE/Amerigroup Community Care
- United Healthcare Choice Cardiac Global
- CareFirst MedStar PPO
- Kaiser Maryland Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Select HMO-EPO/NPP Cardiac Global
- Choice Fund PPO
- Cigna Achieve Medicare (HMO C-SNP)
- Optimum Choice Preferred (POS)
- Medicare Advantage - Advantra Value (PPO)
- Amerigroup DC Healthy Families
- Cigna True Choice Plus Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature
- M.D. IPA Preferred (POS)
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD HMO
- Navigate
- TRICARE for Life East
- IH-Open HMO Option
- United Healthcare Navigate Cardiac Global
- CareFirst (NCA) Indemnity
- BlueChoice Open Access
- Aetna VA Exchange
- Choice POS
- Humana Gold Plus HMO
- United Student Resources
- IH-Network Only Plus
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage prescription drug benefit (PPO)
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Open Access
- Cigna Alliance Medicare (HMO)
- Aetna Signature Administrator PPO/TPA
- Aetna Basic
- HUMANA/Choice Care Medicare Plans (Choice, Gold Choice)
- Tricare Reserve Select
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage DSNP District of Columbia
- CIGNA PPO
- Health Services for Children with Special Needs
- CareFirst Maryland Point of Service Plan
- Aetna Medicare Advantage PFFS Plan
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (HMO)
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield Advantage Core/Enhanced
- Aetna Elect Choice/ Open Access (POS)
- Employee Health Plan
- United Healthcare Community Plan - VA Medicaid MCO
- TRICARE East Prime
- Johns Hopkins Advantage MD PPO
- CareFirst Group Medicare Advantage
- Select HMO/HealthFund/Health Network
- Kaiser Permanente Select
- Sentara Health
- UnitedHealthcare Individual Exchange Plans
- CareFirst Blue Card Program
- CareFirst Blue Preferred PPO
- CareFirst FEP Blue Focus
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO) Cardiac Global
- Medicare Direct
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice 3-tier POS
- TRICARE East Select
- Cigna TotalCare (HMO D-SNP)
- CIGNA Indemnity
- HighMark
- CIGNA Connect EPO
- Kaiser Permanente Flexible Choice POS Cardiac Global
- Aetna Premier 200PD
- Anthem BCBS Medi Blue Plus
- Great-West Healthcare POS/CIGNA
- HumanaChoice PPO
- United Healthcare Select HMO - EPO/NPP
- CareFirst Administrators
- Aetna Classic 3500
- United Medicare Private Fee-for-Service (PFFS) plans
- Erickson Advantage Plans
- CareFirst Federal Employee Program (Std. & Basic PPO)
- Maryland Physicians Care MCO
- MedStar Family Choice - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II Open Access
- Fee-for-Service (FFS) District of Columbia, Maryland and Virginia Medicaid
- CareFirst MedStar Select PPO
- Coventry Health Care of Virginia
- Private Fee-for-Service Plans (PFFS)
- MedStar Family Choice DC Healthcare Alliance
- Coventry Health Care National Network PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Adv. Special Needs Plans
- Aetna Medicare Advantage HMO & PPO Plans
- CareFirst Dual Prime HMO-SNP
- BCBS Out-of-State Medicare Plans (Blue Advantage)
- CareFirst NASCO
- Aetna Managed Choice (POS)
- Alterwood Advanatge HMO & DSNP Plans
- CIGNA HMO Open Access
- Magellan Complete Care of VA - VA Medicaid MCO
- Optima Family Care MCO - VA Medicaid MCO
- United Healthcare Options (PPO)
- Aetna Better Health of VA
- Aetna Quality Point of Service (POS)
- IH-Open POS II
- Jai Medical Systems - Maryland Health Choice
- Choice POS II
- United Healthcare Choice Plus
- Kaiser Permanente Medicare Advantage Signature and Select
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers Plus
- CIGNA SureFit (HMO)
- CareFirst EPO
- Humana Medicare Advantage - PPO
- Police and Fire Clinic
- Optimum Choice
- Advantra Platinum (PPO)
- CIGNA HMO & Network (HMO)
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- IH-POS
- Aetna HMO-Open Access/Select OA/HealthFund/Health Network Option OA
- IH-Open HMO
- CareFirst Blue Choice Opt Out Plus Open Access (POS)
- Kaiser Permanente Signature - Added Choice
- Priority Partners - Maryland Health Choice
- Amerigroup DC Alliance
- CareFirst BlueChoice HMO
- Mamsi Life & Health (Indem./PPO)
- Kaiser Permaenete Signature - Added Choice Cardiac Global
- Aetna Open Choice (PPO)
- Aetna Student Health Insurance
- United Healthcare Choice Plus Cardiac Global
- Coventry of Delaware HMO/PPO
- Aetna Advantage 6350PD
- MD IPA (HMO) & MD IPA Preferred Cardiac Global
- Humana Medicare Advantage - HMO Open Access
- HumanaChoice Honor's plan PPO
- Anthem BCBS of VA HealthKeepers (POS & POS OA)
- Aetna Classic 5000
- Cigna True Choice Medicare (PPO)
- Kaiser Permanente HMO Plus and DHMO Plus Member
- Lasso Healthcare - Medicare Medical Savings Account
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Education
Board Certification: American Board of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology
Fellowship: Wake Forest School of Medicine (2009)
Residency: Cleveland Clinic Foundation (2006)
Medical School: Universite Saint-Joseph (2002)