Dr. Bob T. Souder, MD, ACP

Clinical Trials

• Randomized Global Phase 3 Study to Evaluate the Impact on NASH With Fibrosis of Obeticholic Acid Treatment
• A Study of the Safety and Effectiveness of DDP733 in Treating IBS With Constipation in Females

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Bob T. Souder received his medical degree in 1974 from the University of Tennessee in Memphis. He further pursued an internship and residency in internal medicine at City of Memphis Hospital, followed by fellowship training in gastroenterology at the University of Tennessee. Dr. Souder holds dual board certification in Internal Medicine and Gastroenterology with the prestigious American Board of Internal Medicine. He is an active member of the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, the Tennessee Society of Gastroenterology, the American Gastroenterology Association, and the American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy. Additionally, he has served on the Board of Trustees at Lane College, the Board of Directors of the Carl Perkins Child Abuse Center and the Board of Directors for the West Tennessee council for Boy Scouts. Dr. Souder has even received an award for Medical Director of the Year from Vanderbilt University. His multiple professional memberships, philanthropy initiatives, and honors are a testament to his dedication to the West Tennessee area. Dr. Souder is a highly-trained and qualified gastroenterologist who has been practicing for more than 36 years and is currently serving patients at Digestive Disease Clinic, an affiliate of TransSouth Health Care, in Jackson, Tennessee. His practice serves Jackson and the surrounding rural West Tennessee area by providing comprehensive, cost-effective health care with high quality and accessibility from some of the most recognized medical professionals in the area. Dr. Souder was also one of the co-founding physicians of the West Tennessee Medical Specialty Clinic and founding physician of TransSouth Health Care. Furthermore, he is on staff at Jackson-Madison County General Hospital and Regional Hospital of Jackson. Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, pancreas, gallbladder, colon and rectum, bile ducts and liver. It involves a detailed understanding of the physiology of the gastrointestinal organs including the movement of material through the stomach and intestine, digestion and absorption of nutrients into the body, removal of waste from the system, as well as function of the liver as a digestive organ. Gastroenterologists, like Dr. Souder, specialize in treating diseases and ailments of the digestive system. Dr. Souder attributes his success to family support and dedication to excellent patient care and making a difference. In his spare time, he enjoys spending time in his home in mexico, being with his grandchildren, boating, and traveling whenever possible.

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