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Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 52
Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD
5.0 (43 Ratings)

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Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Riverside, CA.
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Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD

Thoracic Surgery* Age 52
Riverside, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Riverside, CA.

About

Dr. Kanaan graduated from Northwestern University in 1997 and completed a residency at Feinberg Northwestern University.Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Riverside, CA and has 27 years experience. Dr. Kanaan currently practices at Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group and are affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital. At present, Dr. Kanaan received an average rating of 5.0/5 from patients and has been reviewed 43 times. Dr. Kanaan's office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments. Dr. Kanaan is board certified in General Surgery and accepts multiple insurance plans.

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Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux
All Lymphoma
Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux
All Lymphoma
Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux
All Lymphoma
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Lung Neoplasms
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Pleural Neoplasm
Benign Tumor
Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma
Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Cancer
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Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Congenital Achalasia
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Crohn's Disease
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Empyema
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Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Gallstones
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Obstruction
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Lung Cancer
Lung Failure
Lung Granuloma
Lung Herniation - Congenital Defect of Sternum
Lung Mass
Lung Nodule
Lung Tumor
Malignant Mediastinal Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mesothelioma
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Partial Lung Collapse
Pericardial Cysts
Pericardial Disease
Pericardial Effusion
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Effusion
Primary Hyperhidrosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Sequestration
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory System Cancer
Rib Fracture
Rib Tumor
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Squamous Cell Carcinoma of Skin
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracic Disorders
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Tumors
Thymomas
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Thyroid Nodule
Trachea Cancer
Tracheal Stenosis Syndrome
Traumatic Brain Injury
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Zenker's Diverticulum
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Duodenal Polypectomy
Esophagogastric Fundoplasty
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sympathectomy
Thoracentesis
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Tracheal Surgery
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair

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Locations

  1. 1 Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group
    4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230, Riverside, CA 92505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 781-3672
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:15
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:15
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:15
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:15
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:15
  2. 2 Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group
    4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 120, Riverside, CA 92505
    Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 373-5800

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Apr 14, 2023
Dr. Kanaan is an incredibly skilled and compassionate thoracic surgeon who literally saved my life. Every single person I spoke to about him before my surgery, other doctors, nurses, staff, all related what an excellent surgeon he is and I couldn't have gotten a better doctor. And how right they were. He is the one of best in esophageal cancer surgery, (and lung cancer surgery). He is so knowledgeable about the latest cancer and surgery treatments and he often trains other doctors in robotic surgery. He was very professional and caring in his demeanor, and is easy to talk to. He really listens to his patients and able to answer any questions about my disease, my surgical/treatment plan, and did so in ways you can easily understand. I was in surgery for 12 hours and I am grateful to have had such a skilled and kind surgeon at my side in my battle with cancer. Highly recommend!!
— Apr 14, 2023
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Specialties*
Thoracic Surgery
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Education

Education

Medical Education
  • Northwestern University
    1997
Medical Education

Board Certifications

Board Certifications
  • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
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Internship

Internship
  • Feinberg Northwestern University
    1998
Internship

Residency

Residency Hospital
  • Feinberg Northwestern University
    2004
Residency Hospital

Fellowship

Fellowship Hospital
  • Brigham Women’s Hospital Harvard
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New patients are generally accepted by Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD. To arrange an appointment, call the number on Dr. Kanaan's profile.

Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital.

Yes, Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD holds board certification in General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery.

Hospital Affiliations

  • Riverside Community Hospital

    4445 Magnolia Ave, Riverside, CA