Dr. Samuel B. Ho

Dr. Samuel B. Ho is a Professor of Medicine and Chair of Clinical Sciences at Mohammed Bin Rashid University of Medicine and Health Sciences, bringing over 35 years of experience in gastroenterology and hepatology. He earned his medical degree from Mayo Medical School in Minnesota and completed his Internal Medicine residency at the University of Minnesota, followed by specialized gastroenterology training at the University of California. Before moving to the UAE, he held the position of Professor of Medicine at UC San Diego and served as Chief of Gastroenterology at the VA San Diego Healthcare System.

Dr. Ho's clinical work spans general gastroenterology with particular expertise in colon cancer screening, chronic viral hepatitis (such as hepatitis B and C), and fatty liver disease. He also has a strong research interest in the intestinal microbiome and its role in digestive health and metabolic disease. His background includes membership in major professional organizations including the American Gastroenterological Association, American Association for Cancer Research, Society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, and the Crohn's and Colitis Foundation of America.

He is well suited for patients seeking expert evaluation of liver conditions, digestive disorders, or colorectal cancer prevention, particularly those with complex hepatitis or metabolic liver disease.