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Samuel Han, M.D.

  1. Gastroenterologist
  2. Therapeutic Endoscopist
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  1. Rochester, Minnesota

Languages

EnglishKorean

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Samuel Han, M.D., M.S., is a board-certified therapeutic (advanced) endoscopist with an expertise and focus in pancreatology.

Dr. Han attended medical school at the University of Massachusetts, where he also completed his internal medicine residency. He obtained training in gastroenterology at the University of Colorado and stayed there for subspecialty training in therapeutic endoscopy.

Dr. Han's clinical practice focuses on the treatment of patients with pancreaticobiliary diseases, particularly patients with chronic pancreatitis. He has a specific interest in treating pancreatic duct stones and strictures via pancreatoscopy. His research focuses on improving patient-centered outcomes in patients with pancreatic diseases, smoking cessation in chronic pancreatitis, and pancreatic endotherapy. He currently serves as the Vice-Chair for the Intraductal Endoscopy Special Interest Group within the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy.

  1. Barrett's esophagus
  2. Bile duct stone
  3. Bile duct stricture
  4. Pancreatic cancer
  5. Pancreatic cyst
  6. Pancreatic insufficiency
  7. Pancreatic necrosis
  8. Pancreatic neuroendocrine tumor
  9. Pancreatitis
  10. Polyp
  1. Endoscopic mucosal resection
  2. Endoscopic ultrasound
  3. Endoscopic ultrasound-guided gallbladder drainage
  4. ERCP
  5. Extracorporeal shock wave therapy
  • Chronic Pancreatitis
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Acute Recurrent Pancreatitis
  • Necrotizing Pancreatitis
  • Therapeutic Endoscopic Ultrasound
  • Bile Duct Stones
  • Bile Duct Strictures
  • Pancreatoscopy
  • Cholangioscopy
  • Biliary Obstruction
  • Gastric Outlet Obstruction
  1. 2020
    Advanced Fellowship - Therapeutic EndoscopyUniversity Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  2. 2019
    MS - Clinical ScienceUniversity Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  3. 2019
    Fellowship - Gastroenterology and HepatologyUniversity Of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  4. 2016
    Chief Resident - Internal MedicineUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School
  5. 2015
    Residency - Internal MedicineUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School
  6. 2012
    MDUniversity of Massachusetts Medical School
  7. 2008
    BA - Spanish LiteratureDartmouth College

Certifications

  1. 2019
    GastroenterologyAmerican Board of Internal Medicine
  2. 2015
    Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal Medicine

Awards and honors

  1. 2023
    Faculty of the YearWexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University
  2. 2022
    Best-of-the-Best AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  3. 2022
    Endoscopic Research AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  4. 2021
    Department of Internal Medicine Pilot Research Award Wexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University
  5. 2021
    Department of Internal Medicine Research Symposium 2nd Place AwardWexner Medical Center, The Ohio State University
  6. 2021
    Outstanding Manuscript AwardAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  7. 2019
    Marshall Freedman AwardUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  8. 2018
    Young Investigator AwardAmerican Pancreatic Association
  9. 2018
    Outstanding Poster Presenter AwardAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  10. 2017
    Mehta-Makhijani Fellow AwardUniversity of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus
  11. 2015
    Resident Educator AwardUniversity of Massachusetts School of Medicine

Professional memberships

  1. 2021 - present
    MemberConsortium for the Study of Chronic Pancreatitis, Diabetes, and Pancreatic Cancer (CPDPC)
  2. 2020 - 2022
    ChairCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER) Young Investigators Committee
  3. 2020 - present
    Board MemberCollaborative Alliance for Pancreatic Education and Research (CAPER) Young Investigators Committee
  4. 2020 - 2023
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  5. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
  6. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Gastroenterology Association
  7. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican College of Gastroenterology
  8. 2016 - present
    MemberAmerican Pancreatic Association

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