4.4
72 Ratings with 9 written Reviews
Summary
Dr. Samir Cook specializes in gastroenterology, focusing on digestive system disorders and diseases. He earned his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical School at Houston, where he also completed his gastroenterology fellowship. Dr. Cook finished his internal medicine residency at the University of Texas Medical Branch Hospitals and holds certification in internal medicine from the American Board of Internal Medicine. With 34 years of clinical experience, he communicates with patients in English.
Dr. Cook practices at Gastroenterology Associates of Lake Cumberland and maintains hospital privileges at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He treats patients with colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies, and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive conditions. Patients rate Dr. Cook 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
Dr. Cook practices at Gastroenterology Associates of Lake Cumberland and maintains hospital privileges at Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital in Somerset, Kentucky. He treats patients with colon polyps, diverticular disease, and diverticulosis. His procedural expertise includes performing colonoscopies, upper GI endoscopies, and lower GI endoscopies to diagnose and monitor digestive conditions. Patients rate Dr. Cook 4.4 out of 5 stars on average for his care.
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Quick Facts
- accepting new patients
- 34 years of experience
- 38 insurance plans accepted
- speaks English
- Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Gastroenterology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine
- 9 written reviews
- 1 award
- 1 specialty
- 10 areas of expertise
- 1 board certification
- 1 hospital affiliation
- 1 office location
- Male
Patients’ Perspective
- Gave an accurate diagnosis
- Had a good bedside manner
- Spent time with me
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Office Location
Gastroenterology Associates of Lake Cumberland
56 Tower CirSomerset, KY 42503 Tel: (606) 677-2913
Mon8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Tue8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Wed8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Thu8:00 am - 4:30 pm
Fri8:00 am - 4:30 pm
SatClosed
SunClosed
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| Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology | Gastroenterology |
| Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients | Accepts New Patients |
| 34 Years of Experience | 54 Years of Experience | ||
| No Virtual Visit Option | Virtual Visit Available | No Virtual Visit Option | No Virtual Visit Option |
| Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English | Speaks English |
| Somerset , KY | SACRAMENTO , CA | Somerset , KY | Somerset , KY |
| Med School: U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx | Med School: East Tennessee State University - Quillen College of Medicine | Med School: Ohio State University College Of Medicine | Med School: Cincinnati College of Mortuary Science, Cincinnati, OH |
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Samir Cook
Medical Specialties
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Specialty Expertise
Samir Cook has the following 10 areas of expertise
Certifications, License, & Education
34 Years Experience
Samir Cook holds an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky. They are board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Board Certifications
Board certified in Internal medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine.
Medical License
Medical Doctor with an expired medical license in the state of Kentucky that expired in 2026.
Education & Training
Residency
Completed their residency at Univ Tx Med Sch At Houston, Gastroenterology; Univ Tx Med Branch Hosps, Internal Medicine.
Medical School
Graduated from U of Tx Med Sch At Houston, Houston Tx in 1992 and University of Texas Medical School, Houston in 1992.
NPI Number
Samir Cook's NPI number is 1629075296.
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- Which hospitals is Samir Cook affiliated with?
- Samir Cook is affiliated with Lake Cumberland Regional Hospital.
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- Samir Cook has not indicated that they accept virtual/teleheatlh appointments. Contact their office through their Vitals profile to check for availability.
- Where is Samir Cook's office located?
- Samir Cook's office is located at 56 Tower Cir, Somerset, KY, 42503.
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