Mark Lamet, M.D.

WHY GASTROENTEROLOGY?
“The gastroenterology specialty offers me the ability to perform procedures and provide clinical services. I have the opportunity to be both cognitive and manual, and that combination gives me incredible professional satisfaction.”

EDUCATION & TRAINING
Dr. Mark Lamet, MD, is a Board-Certified Gastroenterologist. He earned his medical degree from the Renaissance School of Medicine, Stony Brook University-SUNY. He completed his residency in Internal Medicine at Mount Sinai Medical Center in Miami Beach and his fellowship in Gastroenterology at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

SPECIALTY
As a specialist in gastroenterology, Dr. Mark Lamet is expertly trained to diagnose and treat acute and chronic disorders of the digestive system, which include your esophagus, large intestines, small intestines, stomach as well as, bile ducts, gallbladder, liver, and pancreas. Digestive disorders are his specialty. From heartburn and hemorrhoids to gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), pancreatitis, irritable bowel syndrome, and ulcers, Dr. Lamet is trained to perform many procedures, including a biopsy colonoscopy and upper endoscopy needed to diagnose digestive disorders and create an effective treatment plan and make his patients feel better.
Dr. Lamet was an early adaptor of intragastric balloons and has extensive training and expertise in the FDA-approved ORBERA management weight loss system. “It’s an efficacious, non-surgical, and affordably-priced way for both men and women to lose weight and permanently modify their lifestyle safely,” he explained.

REPUTATION
Dr. Lamet’s patients describe him as competent, knowledgeable, and compassionate, with an excellent bedside manner and a quick sense of humor. They love his way of explaining their gastroenterological diagnosis and treatment plan in a way they can understand and empowering them to take an active role in their medical treatment process.

RESEARCH & ACADEMICS
As a dedicated researcher, Dr. Mark Lamet has authored or co-authored numerous articles. He has participated in more than 150 research projects over the years but is most proud of his article on ulcerative proctitis.

Since 1988, Dr. Lamet has served as assistant professor of gastroenterology at Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine and enjoys teaching the next generation of physicians.