Leading Care in Lebanon

Dr Samer Khalife Leading Gastroenterologist, Hepatologist & Proctologist

Dr Samer Khalife is a renowned Lebanese gastroenterologist, hepatologist, and proctologist, internationally trained and recognized for excellence in digestive and liver diseases. With advanced expertise in Endoscopy, intestinal ultrasound, IBD, IBS, fatty liver, and hemorrhoids, he provides one of the most comprehensive gastroenterology practices in Lebanon.

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Dr Samer Khalife
Dr. Samer Khalife Gastroenterologist & Hepatologist and Proctology IBUS Certified in Intestinal Ultrasound
Our Services

Clinical Expertise

Dr. Khalife provides full diagnostic and therapeutic services for diseases of the esophagus, stomach, intestines, colon, anus, liver, gallbladder, and pancreas.

Colorectal Cancer Screening

Colon polyps, colorectal cancer screening with high quality Colonoscopy.

IBD Care

Inflammatory Bowel Diseases (IBD): Crohn’s disease, ulcerative colitis with Intestinal Ultrasound.

Liver Diseases

Fatty liver (steatosis), liver diseases and cirrhosis with Liver Elastography (Fibroscan).

Proctology

Hemorrhoids, anal fissures, and proctologic care with Infrared Coagulation and Ligation of Hemorrhoids.

IBS & Bloating

Irritable Bowel Syndrome (IBS) and functional bloating.

Reflux (GERD)

Reflux disease (GERD) and gastritis.

Dyspepsia

Dyspepsia (stomach pain) diagnosis and management.

Diarrhea & Constipation

Diagnosis and management of bowel habit changes.

Pancreas & Gallbladder

Gallbladder and pancreatic diseases with Abdominal Ultrasound.

Proctological Expertise and Office-Based Treatment for Hemorrhoids

Office-based proctological evaluation and anoscopy, with minimally invasive hemorrhoid treatment — rubber band ligation and infrared coagulation — for rapid, generally painless recovery.

Liver Elastography and Non-Invasive Liver Assessment

Point-of-care multiparametric liver elastography with the Supersonic Mach 30™ system — a rapid, painless, non-invasive assessment of liver fibrosis and steatosis, comparable to FibroScan®.

Advanced Technology

Pioneer in Intestinal Ultrasound (IUS) in Lebanon

Dr Samer Khalife is the first and leading intestinal ultrasound specialist in Lebanon. Since 2019, he has performed more than 5,000 intestinal ultrasound (IUS) examinations at his Zouk Mosbeh clinic, using a high-end Supersonic Imagine Mach 30 ultrasound system.

IBUS Certification (Oct 2025)

In October 2025, Dr. Khalife was awarded the IBUS certification — officially recognizing his skills according to the full International Bowel Ultrasonography curriculum. He is the first Lebanese gastroenterologist to obtain this international certification.

Benefits to IBD Patients

IUS allows real-time, non-invasive evaluation of the small and large intestines, essential for monitoring IBD, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, and intestinal inflammation without radiation.

Beyond IBD

Dr Khalife also practices point of care Abdominal ultrasound looking into the liver, gallbladder, pancreas, etc. Intestinal ultrasound is also valuable for patients with general digestive symptoms such as abdominal pain, bloating, diarrhea, or constipation.

Commitment to High-Quality Endoscopy

Dr Khalife performs high-quality gastroscopy and colonoscopy with exceptional detection results, reflecting international-standard quality and precision, helping in early detection and prevention of colon cancer and other digestive diseases.

> 40%
Very High Adenoma Detection Rate (ADR)
> 15%
Serrated Adenoma Detection Rate
Biography

The Journey: A Family of Healers

Born into a family of physicians, Dr Khalife grew up in an environment dedicated to the science and art of healing — both of his parents, his brother, and sister are medical doctors, and another sister is a dentist. A true family of healers.

He completed his medical degree and specialization in Gastroenterology and Hepatology at Saint Joseph University – Hôtel-Dieu de France in Beirut, one of the most prestigious medical schools in Lebanon, and then pursued advanced training in Paris, France, completing fellowships in tertiary reference centers.

Medical Degree & Specialization

Saint Joseph University – Hôtel-Dieu de France, Beirut

Gastroenterology and Hepatology (one of the most prestigious medical schools in Lebanon).

Advanced Fellowship – Functional GI (Paris)

Hôpital Louis Mourier (AP-HP), Colombes

Under Prof. Benoît Coffin. IBS, functional dyspepsia, functional bloating, Endoscopy, Digestive oncology.

Advanced Fellowship – IBD (Paris)

Groupe Hospitalier Saint-Louis / Lariboisière / Fernand-Widal

Under Prof. Philippe Marteau and Prof. Marc Lémann. IBD – Crohn's & ulcerative colitis. Endoscopy. Abdominal & digestive ultrasound.

Advanced Training – Proctology (Paris)

Hôpital Saint-Joseph Pôle Colo-Proctologie Léopold Bellan

First year of French diploma of Proctology: infrared coagulation and rubber band ligation.

Training in Abdominal & Digestive Ultrasound

Groupe Hospitalier Lariboisière, Paris

Full International Bowel Ultrasonography Curriculum (2020–2025)

International Bowel Ultrasound Group (IBUS), Berlin

Expertise and IBUS certification with more than 5,000 intestinal ultrasounds performed.

Subspecialty Diplomas & Certifications

Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD) Abdominal & Digestive Ultrasonography Functional Gastrointestinal Explorations IBUS Certification

Proctology Training: Including non-surgical hemorrhoid treatments such as infrared coagulation and rubber band ligation. In the context of the first year of French diploma of proctology.

Our Philosophy

"Dr Samer Khalife combines science, technology, and empathy to deliver personalized, evidence-based care."

His approach emphasizes early detection, non-invasive diagnostics, and comprehensive treatment for all digestive and liver conditions — from reflux and IBS to IBD, fatty liver, hemorrhoids, and digestive diseases.

Get in Touch

Contact Details

To ensure the best care, please contact our clinic directly using the details below.

Appointment Booking

+961 76 681841
dr.samerkhalife@gmail.com
Emergency: +961 3 602217

Current Practice Locations

Private Clinic

Zouk Mosbeh

Consultations and follow-up care, Abdominal & intestinal ultrasound, liver elastography, Anoscopy, hemorrhoid ligation, infrared coagulation.

Primary Private Practice

Days available: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday

LAUMC Saint John’s Hospital

Jounieh

Consultations and procedures (as scheduled). University hospital affiliated with the Lebanese American University (LAU) School of Medicine.

University Hospital

Days available: Thursday

Bellevue Medical Center (BMC)

Mansourieh, Metn

Consultations and procedures (as scheduled). Affiliated with the University of Balamand.

University Hospital

Days available: Wednesday