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Dr. Dafer Samara, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 49
Dr. Dafer Samara, MD
4.4 (9 Ratings)
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Dr. Dafer Samara, MD is a Pulmonologist in Independence, MO.
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Dr. Dafer Samara, MD

Pulmonary Disease* Age 49
Independence, MO
Accepting new patients
Dr. Dafer Samara, MD is a Pulmonologist in Independence, MO.

About

Dr. Samara graduated from University of Jordan and completed a residency at University of Tennessee Health Science Center. Dr. Dafer Samara, MD is a Pulmonologist in Independence, MO. Dr. Samara currently practices at Practice and are affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center. Dr. Samara has experience treating conditions like Shortness of Breath, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Sleep Apnea among other conditions at varying frequencies. At present, Dr. Samara received an average rating of 4.4/5 from patients and has been reviewed 9 times. Dr. Samara's office accepts new patients. Dr. Samara is board certified in Critical Care Medicine and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Sleep Apnea
Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Sleep Apnea
Shortness of Breath
COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease)
Sleep Apnea
Asthma
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Respiratory Failure
Acute Bronchitis
Acute Lower Respiratory Infection
Asphyxia and Hypoxemia
Bronchiectasis
Bronchospasm
Chronic Pulmonary Heart Diseases (incl. Pulmonary Hypertension)
Emphysema
Interstitial Lung Disease
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonia
Pulmonary Hypertension
Sarcoidosis
Sleep Study
Smoking Cessation Counseling
Abdominal Abscess
Acidosis
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Acute Deep Vein Thrombosis (DVT)
Acute Pharyngitis
Acute Sinusitis
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Acute Venous Embolism Thrombosis
Alkalosis
Aspergillosis
Benign Lung Neoplasms
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Histoplasmosis
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Hypoxemia
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Primary Pulmonary Hypertension
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Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Eosinophilia
Pulmonary Insufficiency
Respiratory Syncytial Virus
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Septic Embolism
Sleep Related Hypoxemia
Swine Flu
Tuberculosis
Viral Infection
Wheezing
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Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Endoscopic Biopsy Bronchus Robotic Assist
Pulmonary Rehabilitation Services
Respiratory Management
Thoracentesis

Insurance Accepted

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  • Preferred PPO
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Blue Preferred Plus POS
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  • Choice Plus POS II
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Locations

  1. 1 Healthcare for Women
    19550 E 39th St S Ste 310, Independence, MO 64057
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 478-8113
    Monday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    09:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    09:00 - 17:00
  2. 2 Pulmonary Physicians of Carondelet
    1004 Carondelet Dr Ste 300, Kansas City, MO 64114
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (816) 942-4500

Patient Satisfaction

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samara
4.4
Based on 9 Reviews
5 Stars (7)
4 Stars (1)
3 Stars (0)
2 Stars (0)
1 Star (1)

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Apr 08, 2023
Dr Samara is great. He listens to you and explains everything about your condition, but doesn't insist you do something you don't want to do. But explains how you would benefit from it, I would highly recommend him.
Pat — Apr 08, 2023
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Specialties*
Pulmonary Disease
Specialties*
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • University of Jordan
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease
Board Certifications
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Residency

Residency Hospital
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • University of Tennessee Health Science Center
Fellowship Hospital
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Dafer Samara, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Samara's profile.

Dr. Samara frequently treats the following conditions: Shortness of Breath, COPD (Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease) and Sleep Apnea. See more on Sharecare.

Dr. Dafer Samara, MD is affiliated with Centerpoint Medical Center.

Yes, Dr. Dafer Samara, MD holds board certification in Critical Care Medicine, Internal Medicine and Pulmonary Disease.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Centerpoint Medical Center

    19600 E 39th St S, Independence, MO