Summary

Dr. Besma Samdani is a gastroenterologist who specializes in diagnosing and treating conditions of the digestive system. She earned her medical degree from SUNY Brooklyn Health Science Center and completed her residency at Montefiore Einstein Medical Center. Dr. Samdani further advanced her expertise through a fellowship at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons in 2004. With 33 years of experience in gastroenterology, she provides comprehensive digestive health care and communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Samdani practices at WellSpan Digestive Health in Ephrata, PA, and maintains hospital privileges at Phoenixville Hospital. She focuses on treating common digestive conditions including colon polyps, hemorrhoids, and diverticular disease. Her procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies and lower GI endoscopy to diagnose intestinal problems. Patients have rated her care at 4.0 out of 5 stars on Vitals, reflecting their confidence in her gastroenterology services.
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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4
  • 33 years of experience
  • 44 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Columbia Unin College of Phy & Surg
  • 3 written reviews
  • 1 specialty
  • 10 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

WellSpan Digestive Health - Ephrata

4150 Barrett BlvdEphrata, PA 17522
Mon7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Tue7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Wed7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Thu7:00 am - 5:00 pm
Fri7:00 am - 5:00 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed

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Ephrata , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PAPhiladelphia , PA
Med School: SUNY - Brooklyn Health Science Center Med School: Albany Medical College Med School: Weill Cornell Medical College Med School: Harvard Medical School
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Besma Samdani

  • AARP
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Aetna - Medicare
  • Aetna - PPO
  • Ambetter - Medicaid (Managed)
  • AmeriHealth
  • Ascension Health
  • Ascension Health - PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Capital Blue Cross
  • Cigna
  • Cigna-HealthSpring
  • Community Health Options
  • Devoted Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
  • GEHA
  • Geisinger Health Plan
  • Golden Rule
  • Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
  • Health Partners Plans (Pennsylvania)
  • HealthPartners
  • Highmark Blue Shield
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Independence Blue Cross
  • Keystone First
  • Keystone First - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Meritain Health
  • NALC Health Benefit Plan
  • STLDentalPlan| LLC
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare Community Plan
  • UnitedHealthcare Oxford
  • UPMC Health Plan
  • UPMC Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • US Family Health Plan

Medical Specialties

Besma Samdani has the following specialty

Specialty Expertise

Besma Samdani has the following 10 areas of expertise

  • Abdominal Pain
  • Acid Reflux Disease (Gastroesophageal Reflux / GERD)
  • Acid Reflux Disease (GERD)
  • Celiac Disease
  • Colonoscopy
  • Constipation
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hepatitis C
  • Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS)
  • Ulcerative Colitis

Certifications, License, & Education

33 Years Experience

Besma Samdani holds an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania.

Medical License

Medical Doctor with an active medical license in the state of Pennsylvania that expires in 2026.

Education & Training

Fellowship

Completed their fellowship at Columbia Unin College of Phy & Surg in 2004.

Residency

Completed their residency at Montefiore Einstein Medical Center (Montefiore Hospital) in 2001 and Montefiore Einstein Medical Center (Montefiore Hospital) in 1999.

Medical School

Graduated from SUNY - Brooklyn Health Science Center in 1998 and Cornell University School or Arts and Sciences in 1993.

NPI Number

Besma Samdani's NPI number is 1730136219.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Besma Samdani accepting new patients?
Besma Samdani is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Besma Samdani's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.
Does Besma Samdani accept my insurance?
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How can I make an appointment with Besma Samdani?
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Which hospitals is Besma Samdani affiliated with?
Besma Samdani is affiliated with Phoenixville Hospital.
Where is Besma Samdani's office located?
Besma Samdani's office is located at 4150 Barrett Blvd, Ephrata, PA, 17522.

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