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Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD

Cardiothoracic Surgery
5.0 (40)
Map Pin Small Riverside, CA
Accepting new patients

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD

Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD is a Cardiothoracic Surgery Specialist in Riverside, CA. They completed their fellowship with Brigham and Women s Hospital|Brigham Women s Hospital Harvard|Usc University Hospital

Dr. Kanaan works at Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group in Riverside, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Port Placements or Replacements, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Lung Cancer along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accepts Aetna, Aetna Health Network and Aetna Performance Network as well as other major insurance plans. Please call ahead to schedule an appointment and to confirm all accepted insurance plans.

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Dr. Kanaan's Office Locations

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    Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group
    4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230, Riverside, CA 92505 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (951) 590-4798
    Monday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Tuesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Wednesday
    8:00am - 5:00pm
    Friday
    8:00am - 5:00pm

Hospital Affiliations
Admitting Hospitals

Admitting hospitals are where the provider is credentialed to see patients, perform procedures, and send patients for continuous care.

  • Riverside Community Hospital
  • Fountain Valley Regional Hospital and Medical Center
  • Orange Coast Medical Center
  • Providence Mission Hospital Mission Viejo
  • Providence St. Jude Medical Center

Experience & Treatment Frequency

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Port Placements or Replacements
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer
Port Placements or Replacements
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Lung Cancer

Treatment frequency



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Empyema Chevron Icon
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Diaphragmatic and-or Hiatal Hernia Chevron Icon
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Hiatal Hernia Chevron Icon
Lung Removal (Partial or Complete): Open, or Resection of Lung Tumor: Open Chevron Icon
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Lymphadenectomy With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
Open Diaphragmatic and-or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair Chevron Icon
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Rib Fracture Chevron Icon
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Acid Reflux Chevron Icon
Acid Reflux Surgery Chevron Icon
All Lymphoma Chevron Icon
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Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy) Chevron Icon
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Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis Chevron Icon
Ileus Chevron Icon
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Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
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Lipomas Chevron Icon
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Lobectomy of Lung With Robotic Assistance Chevron Icon
Lobectomy, Open Chevron Icon
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Rib Tumor Chevron Icon
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Squamous Cell Carcinoma Chevron Icon
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Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy Chevron Icon
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    • AARP
    • Accepts most major Health Plans. Please contact our office for details.
    • Aetna
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    • Aetna Performance Network
    • Aetna Premier Care Network
    • Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
    • Aetna QPOS
    • Aetna Student Health
    • Affiliated Doctors of Orange County (ADOC)
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    • Anthem Blue Cross
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    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Shield of California
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    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Choice Care (Humana)
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    • Health Net
    • Health Net of California
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    • Heritage Provider Network
    • Humana
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    • Medicare
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    • Memorial Healthcare System
    • MetLife
    • Monarch Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
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    • Oscar Health
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    Mar 09, 2021
    Dr Kanaan sees patients at any all all hospitals in south Orange County. I have learned that he is the head of cancer and robotics at the Leonard Cancer Institute. He performs state of the art Robotic Surgery and is one of the forefathers in this arena. He is Harvard Trained. There is no better surgeon in the whole of Orange County.. I highly recommend Dr. Kanaan for any type of thoracic surgery or consult! Not only is he cutting edge, he has a truly caring bedside manner.
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    About Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD

    Specialties
    • Cardiothoracic Surgery
    Specialties
    Languages Spoken
    • English
    Languages Spoken
    NPI Number
    • 1689864522
    NPI Number
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    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brigham and Women s Hospital|Brigham Women s Hospital Harvard|Usc University Hospital
    Fellowship
    Internship
    • Feinberg Northwestern University|McGaw Med Center Northwestern Meml
    Internship
    Board Certifications
    • Thoracic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Kanaan is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

    Dr. Kanaan has an average wait time of Under 10 minutes at their office(s).

    Dr. Kanaan has indicated that they do offer telehealth services. Please call the provider’s office at for more information.

    Dr. Kanaan works at Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group in Riverside, CA. View the full address on Dr. Kanaan’s profile.

    Dr. Kanaan has seen patients for Port Placements or Replacements, Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax) and Lung Cancer, and more. You can see other conditions treated by Dr. Kanaan on their profile. Please call the provider’s office to confirm all visit reasons.

    40 patients have reviewed Dr. Kanaan. The overall rating for this provider is 5.0. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Kanaan.

    Whether a person prefers to schedule an appointment online or over the phone with Dr. Kanaan, there are benefits to both methods. A person calling to schedule an with Dr. Kanaan appointment can ask questions about the practice, provider availability, conditions treated, procedures performed, and if their insurance carrier is accepted. While online scheduling is quicker, easier, allows one to view a wide range of appointment times, and may provide the ability to sync with a personal calendar.

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