Dr. Sam Skaff Sr, MD

Dr. Sam Skaff Sr, MD

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Dr. Sam Skaff Sr, MD is a pediatrics specialist in Miramar, FL and has been practicing for 23 years. He graduated from University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine in 1988 and specializes in pediatrics, adolescent medicine, and more.
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All Star Pediatric Care

1951 SW 172nd Ave Ste 417

Miramar, FL 33029

Contact Information

(954) 255-7827

Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
  • Assurant Health
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
  • CareOregon
  • CareSource
  • Cigna
  • Commercial Insurance Company
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Dr. Skaff Sr's Experience

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Dr. Skaff Sr's experience matches your search based on the following criteria:
  • Based on total number of patients treated over the last 12 months
  • Specializes in Pediatrics
  • Board certified in Pediatrics
  • No malpractice claims found
  • No sanctions found
  • No board actions found

Care Philosophy

This content was provided by Dr. Skaff Sr "I always believe that  preventing a disease is as important as treating it, and that is the most important task for a pediatrician.

I BELIEVE A PEDIATRICIAN SHOULD BE AVAILABLE 24/7 TO ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS PARENTS MAY HAVE. PLEASE DON'T HESITATE TO CALL MY OFFICE 24 HOURS A DAY WITH ANY CONCERNS ABOUT YOUR CHILD, ANYTHING THAT IS IMPORTANT TO YOU ABOUT YOUR CHILD'S CARE IS A PRIORITY TO ME."

3  Specialties

  • Pediatrics
  • Adolescent Medicine
  • Child & Adolescent Medicine

1  Board Certifications

  • Pediatrics
    Accredited by: American Board of Pediatrics*

13  Conditions Treated

15  Procedures

  • Abscess Incision and Drainage
  • Allergy Shots
  • Allergy Shots for Insect Stings
  • Allergy Skin Testing
  • Allergy Testing
  • Allergy Treatment
  • Breath Testing
  • Foreign Body Removal
  • Immunization
  • Infant Care
  • Laceration Repair
  • Nebulizer Treatment
  • Neonatal Care
  • Pediatric EKG (Electrocardiogram, ECG)
  • Wart Treatment

Background Check

0 Malpractice Claims

No malpractice history found for Florida.

0 Sanctions

No sanctions history found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

0 Board Actions

No board actions found for the years that Healthgrades collects data.

Education

  • University Of Damascus, Faculty Of Medicine
    Medical School | Graduated 1988
  • Med College Ohio
    Internship Hospital | Completed 1992
  • University of Toledo Medical Center
    Residency Hospital | Completed 1995
  • Clinical instructor in Pediatric
    Other Education | Completed 1998

Awards & Recognition

Awards & Honors
  • Healthgrades Honor Roll
Media & Publications

Dr. Skaff Sr has no media or publications listed.

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Russian
  • Spanish

Memberships & Professional Affiliations

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Dr. Skaff Sr's Reviews

4.3
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37 total reviews (9 have comments)
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Likelihood to Recommend (37)

  • 5
    (29)
  • 4
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  • 3
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  • 2
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  • 1
    (4)

Dr. Skaff Sr's Performance

  • Trustworthiness

    EXCELLENT

  • Explains condition(s) well

    EXCELLENT

  • Answers questions

    EXCELLENT

  • Time well spent

    EXCELLENT

Office & Staff Performance

  • Scheduling

    EXCELLENT

  • Office environment

    EXCELLENT

  • Staff friendliness

    EXCELLENT

  • Average wait time

    16 to 30 minutes
Dr. Skaff Sr Says:
"

IT IS VERY IMPORTANT FOR PARENTS TO GET HOLD OF THEIR CHILD'S PEDIATRICIAN 24/7. 

PLEASE DO NOT HESITATE TO CALL MY OFFICE 24 HOURS A DAY IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS.

"

Patient Comments (9)

Dr. Sami Skaff & his staff , is the best ever I have seen in my life , words really not enough , to tell how great, kind, intelligent , smart , patient , professional he is , always answering calls 24/7 and give the maximum care .the kids there in safe hands the staff is amazing they deserve...more
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Dr. Skaff is the absolute best pediatrician in South Florida. There is no one else I trust with my daughter’s heath more than Dr. Skaff. I have never waited more than 15-20 minutes in his office and his staff is fantastic. From the first time I called I had a feeling it was going to be a great...more
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I strongly recommend Dr. Skaff , he is very caring , and knowledgeable , he took care of my son from day one . he always available , you can get hold of him at any time , that is very important for new mom with newborn . his office staff are amazing .
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Everything is OK until your child has a weight issue. He start panicking and send you all kind of test without making sense even for himself. Very rude at times, unprofessional. He ask the same questions every time that we go there, please make notes and read the patient info before get into the...more
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He takes the time and patience to know the baby and you, makes you feel like you are his priority
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Dr. Skaff Sr accepts 34 insurance carriers

  • Aetna
    Advantage
    Advantage 6350
    Aenta HealthFund CDHP and Value Plan Most of Idaho Basic
    Aetna EPO
    Aetna HealthFund CDHP
    Aetna HealthFund HDHP
    Aetna POS
    Aetna PPO
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    Basic HMO
    Behavioral Health
    Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD Banner Health Network POS
    Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD HMO
    Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD OAMC POS
    Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD POS
    Bronze - Advantage 5750 PD PPO
    Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD Banner Health Network POS
    Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD Health Network Option Plan HMO
    Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD HMO
    Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD OAMC POS
    Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD POS
    Bronze - Advantage 6350 PD PPO
    Bronze - Advantage Plus 5500 PD Banner Health Network POS
    Bronze - AdvantagePlus 3000 PD EPO
    Bronze - AdvantagePlus 5500 PD HMO
    Bronze - AdvantagePlus 5500 PD OAMC POS
    Bronze - AdvantagePlus 5500 PD POS
    Bronze - AdvantagePlus 5500 PD PPO
    Catastrophic - Basic PD Banner Health Network POS
    Catastrophic - Basic PD HMO
    Catastrophic - Basic PD OAMC POS
    Catastrophic - Basic PD POS
    Catastrophic -Basic PD PPO
    Choice
    Choice Plus POS II
    Choice POS
    Choice POS II
    Choice PPO
    Commercial HMO
  • Amerigroup (Wellpoint)
    Amerivantage
    Amerivantage Balance + Rx HMO
    Amerivantage Classic + Rx HMO
    Amerivantage Classic Choice + Rx HMO-POS
    Amerivantage Specialty + Rx HMO-SNP
    Florida Healthy Kids
  • Assurant Health
    Bronze Plan 001 HDHP
    Bronze Plan 002 HDHP
    Bronze Plan 003 HDHP
    Bronze Plan 004 HDHP
    Bronze Plan 005 HDHP
    CoreMed Bronze 1 HDHP
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield
    Blue Access
    Blue Access PPO
    Blue Advantage
    Blue Advantage HMO
    Blue Advantage Plus
    Blue Advantage Plus HMO
    Blue Advantage PPO
    Blue Card PPO
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida
    Blue Care HMO
    NetworkBlue
  • CareOregon
    Medicaid
  • CareSource
    Medicaid
  • Cigna
    Choice Fund
    Choice Fund PPO
    Cigna EPO
    Cigna Healthcare of Arizona
    Cigna Healthcare of Georgia
    Cigna Healthcare of Georgia HMO
    Cigna HMO
    Cigna PPO
    Great West Healthcare-Cigna PPO
  • Commercial Insurance Company
  • Community Health Choice
    Medicaid
  • Coventry Health Care
  • First Choice Health
  • First Health (Coventry Health Care)
    First Health (Coventry Health Care) PPO
  • Golden Rule
  • Health Net
    Medicaid
    Medicare Advantage PFFS
  • HealthPlus
    Medicaid
  • HealthPlus Amerigroup
    Medicaid
  • HealthSmart
  • Horizon Blue Cross Blue Shield of New Jersey
    Medicaid
  • Humana
    Advantage Plus
    Care Plus
    Chicago HMO-High
    Choice
    Choice Care
    Choice Care Network PPO
    Choice PPO
    CoverageFirst and Value Plan Chicago Area Basic
    Preferred PPO
  • Husky Health
    Medicaid
  • inHealth
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  • INTotal Health
    Medicaid
  • Medica
    Medicaid
  • Medicaid
  • Medical Mutual of Ohio
  • Midwest Health Plan
    Medicaid
  • Molina Healthcare
    Medicaid
  • MultiPlan
    MultiPlan PPO
    PHCS Network PPO
  • Peach State Health Plan
    Medicaid
  • Simply Healthcare Plans
    Medicaid
  • Staywell (Wellcare)
    Medicaid
  • UnitedHealthCare
    Basic PPO
    Bronze Copay Select
    Choice Plus POS
    Medicaid
    Navigate HMO
    Options PPO
  • Wellcare of Georgia
    Medicaid

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Dr. Skaff Sr's affiliated hospitals

Joe DiMaggio Children's Hospital
1005 Joe DiMaggio Drive
Hollywood, FL 33021
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Memorial Hospital Miramar
1901 SW 172nd Ave
Miramar, FL 33029
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Memorial Regional Hospital
3501 Johnson St
Hollywood, FL 33021
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