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Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD

Thoracic Surgery*
5.0 (43)
Map Pin Small Riverside, CA
Accepting new patients
27 years of experience

Offers telehealth

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Overview of Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD

Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD is a Thoracic Surgery Specialist in Riverside, CA. They specialize in Thoracic Surgery, has 27 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Northwestern University and is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital. Dr. Kanaan, completed a residency at Feinberg Northwestern University. Patients rated Dr. Kanaan an average 5.0 star rating.

Dr. Kanaan works at Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group in Riverside, CA. They frequently treat conditions like Empyema along with other conditions at varying frequencies. They are accepting new patients and accept 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.

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
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Thoracentesis
Decortication and Pleurectomy
Empyema
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Acute Coronary Syndrome
Benign Mediastinal Tumor
Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
Colorectal Cancer
Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
Hypertensive Heart with Failure
Interstitial Lung Disease
Intestinal Obstruction
Lung Cancer
Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
Partial Lung Collapse
Pleural Effusion
Pneumonitis
Traumatic Brain Injury
Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
Maze Procedure
Open Lung Resection or Removal
Partial Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy
Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
Tracheal Surgery
Abdominal Pain
Acid Reflux
All Lymphoma
Aortic Aneurysm
Aortic Ectasia
Aortic Stenosis
Aortic Valve Disease
Aortic Valve Regurgitation
Ascites
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Atrial Fibrillation
Autoimmune Diseases
Barrett's Esophagus
Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
Benign Tumor
Bone Cancer
Breast Cancer
Breast Lump
Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma
Bronchogenic Carcinoma
Cancer
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Carotid Artery Disease
Cholecystitis and Gallstones
Congestive Heart Failure
Constipation
Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
Crohn's Disease
Esophageal Cancer
Esophageal Diseases
Esophageal Diverticulum
Esophageal Fistula
Esophageal Varices
Gallstones
Gastric Ulcer
Gastrointestinal Diseases
Head and Neck Cancer
Hemorrhoids
Hiatal Hernia
Hyperparathyroidism
Hypertensive Heart without Failure
Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
Ileus
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Inguinal Hernia
Intestinal Diverticulosis
Lipomas
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Lung Abscess
Lung Granuloma
Lung Herniation - Congenital Defect of Sternum
Lung Mass
Lung Nodule
Lung Tumor
Mediastinal Tumors
Mesothelioma
Mitral Valve Disease
Mitral Valve Regurgitation
Neuroendocrine Tumors
Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
Osteosarcoma
Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
Pelvic Abscess
Pericardial Cysts
Pericardial Disease
Pericardial Effusion
Peripheral Arterial Aneurysm and Dissection
Peripheral Arterial Dissection
Peripheral Vascular Disease (PAD, PVD)
Phlebitis and Thrombophlebitis
Pleura Cancer
Pleural Cancer
Pleural Neoplasm
Primary Hyperhidrosis
Pulmonary Disease
Pulmonary Embolism
Pulmonary Fibrosis
Pulmonary Sequestration
Respiratory Failure
Respiratory System Cancer
Rib Fracture
Rib Tumor
Ruptured Aortic Aneurysm
Secondary Malignancies
Septic Embolism
Small Intestine Cancer
Soft Tissue Sarcoma
Stomach Cancer
Stomach Diseases
Systolic Heart Failure
Thoracic Cancer
Thoracic Disorders
Thoracic Outlet Syndrome
Thoracic Tumors
Thymomas
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Thyroid Cancer
Thyroid Nodule
Trachea Cancer
Tracheal Stenosis Syndrome
Ulcerative Colitis
Umbilical Hernia
Varicose Veins
Ventral Hernia
Ventricular Fibrillation
Ventricular Tachycardia (VT)
Zenker's Diverticulum
Ablation for Cardiac Arrhythmias
Acid Reflux Surgery
Arterial Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Bronchoscopy
Bronchoscopy with Robotic Assist
Cardiac Catheterization (incl. Coronary Angiography)
Cardiac Catheterization with Robotic Assist
Colectomy
Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
Duodenal Polypectomy
Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
Esophagomyotomy
Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
Excision
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Excision of Esophageal Lesion
Excision of Rectal Tumor
Excision of Stomach Tumor
Gastrectomy
Gastrectomy with Robotic Assist
Gastrotomy
Gynecomastia Repair
Hernia Repair
Laparoscopic Sigmoidectomy With Robotic Assistance
Laparoscopic Surgery for Achalasia
Laparotomy
Lobectomy of Lung with Robotic Assist
Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
Open Lobectomy
Open Lung Removal
Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
Pancoast Tumor Excision
Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
Partial Lobectomy with Robotic Assist
Peripheral Artery Catheterization
Port Placements or Replacements
Robotic Heller Myotomy for the Treatment of Achalasia
Soft Tissue Tumor Removal
Sympathectomy
Thoracoscopic Excision of Lung With Robotic Assistance
Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
Wound Repair
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    Insurance Accepted

    • AARP
    • Aetna
    • Aetna Health Network
    • Aetna Performance Network
    • Aetna Premier Care Network
    • Aetna Premier Care Network Plus
    • Aetna QPOS
    • Affiliated Doctors of Orange County (ADOC)
    • Anthem
    • Anthem Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • AvMed
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Blue Cross Blue Shield of California
    • Blue Shield of California
    • Buckeye Community Health Plan
    • CalOptima
    • CareFirst Blue Cross Blue Shield
    • Choice Care (Humana)
    • ChoiceCare Network
    • Cigna
    • Coventry Health Care
    • Covered California
    • First Health
    • Greater Newport Physicians
    • Health Net
    • Health Net of California
    • HealthCare Partners
    • Heritage Provider Network
    • Humana
    • Medi-Cal
    • Memorial Care
    • Memorial Healthcare System
    • MetLife
    • Monarch Healthcare
    • MultiPlan
    • Nippon Life Benefits
    • Onecare
    • Oscar Health
    • Regal Medical Group
    • SCAN Health Plan
    • United Healthcare
    • UnitedHealthCare
    • UnitedHealthcare of California
    • WellPoint
    • Western Growers Insurance Services

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    Ratings & Reviews

    5.0
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    About Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD

    Specialties*
    • Thoracic Surgery

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    Specialties*
    Years of Experience
    • 27 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English
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    Gender
    • Male
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    NPI Number
    • 1689864522
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    A National Provider Identifier (NPI) is a unique 10-digit identifier issued by the government to healthcare providers.

    Education & Certifications

    Fellowship
    • Brigham Women’s Hospital Harvard
    Fellowship
    Residency
    • Feinberg Northwestern University
    Residency
    Internship
    • Feinberg Northwestern University
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Northwestern University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • General Surgery, Thoracic Cardiovascular Surgery and Thoracic Surgery
    Board Certifications
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    A board certification represents a provider’s dedication to ongoing training in one or more specialties, including the completion of intensive exams. While not all specialties have board certifications, if your provider does have one they’ve taken the extra step to master their specialty and to keep up with the latest advancements in their field.

    Hospital Affiliations

    • Riverside Community Hospital

    Frequently Asked Questions

    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 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 Empyema, 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.

    43 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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