Samir L. Habashi
Expertise in
26
conditions

Dr. Samir L. Habashi

Gastroenterology
2151 Riverside Ave, 
Jacksonville, FL 
Accepting New Patients
Expertise in
26
conditions
2151 Riverside Ave, 
Jacksonville, FL 

Overview

Samir L. Habashi, MD, is an independent gastroenterologist at Ascension St. Vincent’s in Jacksonville, Florida. He diagnoses and treats gastrointestinal (GI) diseases and disorders in adults. Dr. Habashi has clinical interest in caring for adults with celiac disease, Crohn's disease, ulcerative colitis, GI motility disorders, liver disease, cystic fibrosis, inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), eosinophilic esophagitis (EoE), gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), and pancreatitis.

Dr. Habashi is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Colitis, Esophagitis, Choledocholithiasis, Endoscopy, and Gastrectomy.

Dr. Habashi is board certified in The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Habashi is currently accepting new patients.

Specialties

Gastroenterology

Licenses

Internal Medicine in FL

Board Certifications

The American Board Of Internal Medicine - Gastroenterology

Fellowships

University of FL-College of Medicine / Gainesville
University of Florida - Shands Jacksonville

Hospital Affiliations

Ascension St. Vincent's Clay County Hospital
Ascension St. Vincent's Riverside Hospital
Ascension St. Vincent's Southside Hospital
Ascension St. Vincent's St Johns County Hospital
Ascension St Vincent's St Johns County
Hca Florida Orange Park Hospital
Ascension St Vincent's Clay County
Ascension St Vincent's Riverside
Hca Florida Memorial Hospital

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic
French
Spanish

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Anthem BCBS
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
AvMed
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  • POS
Blue Cross Blue Shield
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  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Blue Shield of California
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
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  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Cambia Health Solutions
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  • INSURANCE PLAN
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  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
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CareFirst
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  • POS
  • PPO
CareSource
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Change Healthcare
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Cigna
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Devoted Health
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EMI Health
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First Medical Health Plan
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  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
Florida Blue
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  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
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Humana
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  • INDEMNITY
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Managed Medicaid
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Medicaid
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Simply Healthcare
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TeamCare
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Walgreens
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Wellcare
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  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Digestive Disease Consultants, PA
2151 Riverside Ave, Jacksonville, FL 32204

Additional Areas of Focus

Dr. Habashi has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.

Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease
Nonalcoholic Steatohepatitis (NASH)

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

2 Clinical Trials

A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label, Long-Term Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Crohn's Disease
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Open-Label, Long-Term Extension Study to Evaluate the Long-Term Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Active_not_recruiting
Publish Date: August 11, 2026
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drug: Mirikizumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active- Controlled, Treat-Through Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
A Phase 3, Multicenter, Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo- and Active- Controlled, Treat-Through Study to Evaluate the Efficacy and Safety of Mirikizumab in Patients With Moderately to Severely Active Crohn's Disease
Enrollment Status: Completed
Publish Date: December 27, 2024
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Mirikizumab, Ustekinumab
Study Phase: Phase 3
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1 Total Publications

Atypical Location of Noninfectious Esophageal Ulceration in a Chronically Immunosuppressed Patient.
Atypical Location of Noninfectious Esophageal Ulceration in a Chronically Immunosuppressed Patient.
Journal: ACG case reports journal
Published: March 05, 2026
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Is Dr. Samir L. Habashi a top-rated expert for Colitis?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samir L. Habashi is classified as an Distinguished expert for Colitis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.

What conditions does Dr. Samir L. Habashi specialize in?

While Dr. Samir L. Habashi is a Gastroenterology, they have specific expertise in Colitis, Esophagitis, and Choledocholithiasis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Gastroenterology.

Does Dr. Samir L. Habashi participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Samir L. Habashi has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Colitis. You can view a list of Dr. Samir L. Habashi's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Samir L. Habashi accept my insurance?

Dr. Samir L. Habashi accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Alignment Health Plan. We recommend calling the office directly at 904-388-8686 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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