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Dr. Samir Sawiris, MD

Internal Medicine*
4.1 (14)
Map Pin Small Glendale, CA
Accepting new patients
47 years of experience

Offers telehealth

Overview of Dr. Samir Sawiris, MD

Dr. Samir Sawiris, MD is an Internal Medicine Specialist in Glendale, CA. They specialize in Internal Medicine, has 47 years of experience, and is board certified in Internal Medicine. They graduated from Fac Med Assyut University and is affiliated with Adventist Health Glendale and Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital. Patients rated Dr. Sawiris an average 4.1 star rating.

Dr. Sawiris works at Optum-Descanso in Glendale, CA. They are accepting new patients and accept Aetna, Anthem and Blue Cross Blue Shield 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. Sawiris' Office Locations

  1. 1
    Optum-Descanso
    1808 Verdugo Blvd, Glendale, CA 91208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 790-1088
  2. 2
    Optum Descanso
    1818 Verdugo Blvd Ste 200, Glendale, CA 91208 Icon Directions Right Arrow Directions Phone Icon (818) 790-1088
    Monday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Tuesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Wednesday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Thursday
    08:00 - 17:00
    Friday
    08:00 - 17:00

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  • Adventist Health Glendale
  • Usc Verdugo Hills Hospital

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    4.1
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    Based on 14 ratings
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    About Dr. Samir Sawiris, MD

    Specialties*
    • Internal Medicine

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    Years of Experience
    • 47 years of experience
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    Languages Spoken
    • English, Arabic
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    NPI Number
    • 1134172844
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    Education & Certifications

    Internship
    • Los Angeles County - USC Medical Center
    Internship
    Medical Education
    • Fac Med Assyut University
    Medical Education
    Board Certifications
    • Internal Medicine
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    Dr. Samir Sawiris, MD is accepting new patients on Healthline FindCare. You can check to see if Dr. Sawiris is offering online scheduling or call the provider’s office for more information.

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    14 patients have reviewed Dr. Sawiris. The overall rating for this provider is 4.1. You can read verified reviews and ratings and leave your own review based on your experience with Dr. Sawiris.

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