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Dr. Sami Hamamji, MD
Overview of Dr. Sami Hamamji, MD
Dr. Sami Hamamji, MD is a Bariatric Surgery Specialist in Orange, CA. They specialize in Bariatric Surgery, has 44 years of experience, and is board certified in General Surgery. They graduated from Faculte Francaise De Medecine Et De Pharmacie and is affiliated with Providence St. Joseph Hospital Orange. Patients rated Dr. Hamamji an average 4.2 star rating.
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Sami B. Hamamji, MD Inc.1010 W La Veta Ave Ste 775, Orange, CA 92868 Directions (714) 541-5959
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About Dr. Sami Hamamji, MD
Specialties*
- Bariatric Surgery
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Years of Experience
- 44 years of experience
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Languages Spoken
- English, Arabic, French and Spanish
Languages Spoken
NPI Number
- 1457425282
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Education & Certifications
Internship
- University Montreal
Internship
Medical Education
- Faculte Francaise De Medecine Et De Pharmacie
Medical Education
Undergraduate School
- Saint Joseph University
Undergraduate School
Board Certifications
- General Surgery
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