Samara Rifkin, MD, ScM
Adjunct Clinical Instructor in Internal Medicine
Dept of Internal Medicine, Gastroenterology/Hepatology
1500 E. Medical Center Drive
Ann Arbor, MI 48109
[email protected]

Available to mentor
Samara Rifkin, MD, ScM
Adjunct Clinical Instructor
  • Qualifications
  • Recent Publications
    • Qualifications
    • Fellowship
      Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2019
    • Residency
      Vanderbilt University School of Medicine, Internal Medicine, 2015
    • ScM, Epidemiology
      Johns Hopkins School of Public Health, Baltimore, 2007
    • BA, Biology
      The University of Chicago, Chicago, 2003
    Recent Publications See All Publications
    • Journal Article
      Abstract LB375: Multimodality dietary intervention for colorectal cancer prevention: The MyBestGI randomized trial
      Djuric Z, Segar M, Sen A, Kadri R, Adwere-Boamah R, Orr J, Poore K, Rifkin S, Buis L. Cancer Research, 2024 Apr 5; 84 (7_Supplement): lb375 - lb375. DOI:10.1158/1538-7445.am2024-lb375
    • Journal Article
      Gut Microbiome Composition in Lynch Syndrome With and Without History of Colorectal Neoplasia and Non-Lynch Controls.
      Rifkin SB, Sze MA, Tuck K, Koeppe E, Stoffel EM, Schloss PD. J Gastrointest Cancer, 2024 Mar; 55 (1): 207 - 218. DOI:10.1007/s12029-023-00925-4
      PMID: 37310549
    • Journal Article
      A 5-Year Statewide Analysis of Unplanned Hospital Visits for EGD, Colonoscopy, Combined EGD/Colonoscopy, and ERCP
      Sakulsaengprapha V, Masterson JP, Rifkin SB, Mathews SC. Gastro Hep Advances, 2024 Jan 1; 3 (4): 510 - 518. DOI:10.1016/j.gastha.2024.01.017
    • Journal Article
      All FODMAPs Aren't Created Equal: Results of a Randomized Reintroduction Trial in Patients With Irritable Bowel Syndrome.
      Eswaran S, Jencks KJ, Singh P, Rifkin S, Han-Markey T, Chey WD. Clin Gastroenterol Hepatol, 2024 May 9; DOI:10.1016/j.cgh.2024.03.047
      PMID: 38729390
    • Journal Article
      Wood cookstove use is associated with gastric cancer in Central America and mediated by host genetics.
      Rifkin SB, Miller AK, Montalvan-Sanchez EE, Norwood DA, Martinez E, Waterboer T, Beasley TM, Dominguez RL, Williams SM, Morgan DR. Sci Rep, 2023 Oct 2; 13 (1): 16515 DOI:10.1038/s41598-023-42973-7
      PMID: 37783717
    • Journal Article
      1254 CO-EVOLUTION OF BACTERIAL BIOFILMS WITH COLONIC POLYPS IN A SCREENING COLONOSCOPY COHORT
      Drewes JL, Rifkin S, McMann M, Glass S, Gerhart S, Donato K, Marrero P, Cromwell DM, Bedine M, Gonzalez-Velez E, Veloso HMG, Mullin G, Kafonek D, La Luna L, Hylind L, Giardiello F, Sears CL. Gastroenterology, 2023 May; 164 (6): s - 260. DOI:10.1016/s0016-5085(23)01588-3
    • Journal Article
      Mo1887 PREDICTORS OF BACTERIAL BIOFILMS MEASURED BY COLONIC BACTERIAL DENSITY SCORES
      Rifkin S, Drewes JL, McMann M, Glass S, Gerhart S, Donato K, Marrero P, Cromwell DM, Bedine M, Veloso HMG, Gonzalez-Velez E, Mullin G, Kafonek D, La Luna L, Hylind L, Giardiello F, Sears CL. Gastroenterology, 2023 May; 164 (6): s - 930. DOI:10.1016/s0016-5085(23)03149-9
    • Journal Article
      Oral Microbiome Community Composition in Head and Neck Squamous Cell Carcinoma.
      Benjamin WJ, Wang K, Zarins K, Bellile E, Blostein F, Argirion I, Taylor JMG, D'Silva NJ, Chinn SB, Rifkin S, Sartor MA, Rozek LS. Cancers (Basel), 2023 Apr 29; 15 (9): DOI:10.3390/cancers15092549
      PMID: 37174014