Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD
Thoracic Surgery•Male•Age 51
Thoracic Surgery
Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD is a thoracic surgery specialist in Riverside, CA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY in 1997. He is affiliated with Riverside Community Hospital. His office accepts new patients and telehealth appointments.
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Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD
Thoracic Surgery
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Riverside, CA 92505
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Pacific Pulmonary Medical Group
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- Mon: 8:00am - 5:15pm
- Tue: 8:00am - 5:15pm
- Wed: 8:00am - 5:15pm
- Thu: 8:00am - 5:15pm
- Fri: 8:00am - 5:15pm
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- Explains Conditions Well • Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
- Offers Telehealth • This provider offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
- Practices at Top Hospital • America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
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Dr. Kanaan's Top Procedures and Conditions
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Dr. Kanaan performs Thoracentesis more than 93% of his peers
Dr. Kanaan performs this procedure more than 93% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Kanaan performs Decortication and Pleurectomy more than 91% of his peers
Dr. Kanaan performs this procedure more than 91% of his peers
Treatment Frequency
Dr. Kanaan treats Empyema more than 89% of his peers
Dr. Kanaan treats this condition more than 89% of his peers
Dr. Kanaan's conditions and procedures:
- Thoracentesis
- Decortication and Pleurectomy
- Empyema
- Abdominal Pain
- Acid Reflux
- Acute Coronary Syndrome
- All Lymphoma
- Aortic Aneurysm
- Aortic Ectasia
- Aortic Stenosis
- Aortic Valve Disease
- Aortic Valve Regurgitation
- Ascites
- Atrial Fibrillation
- Autoimmune Diseases
- Barrett's Esophagus
- Benign Mediastinal Tumor
- Benign Neoplasm of the Digestive System
- Benign Tumor
- Bone Cancer
- Breast Cancer
- Breast Lump
- Bronchioalveolar Carcinoma
- Bronchogenic Carcinoma
- Cancer
- Carotid Artery Disease
- Cholecystitis and Gallstones
- Collapsed Lung (Pneumothorax)
- Colorectal Cancer
- Congestive Heart Failure
- Constipation
- Coronary Artery Disease (CAD)
- Crohn's Disease
- Diaphragmatic and Hiatal Hernia
- Esophageal Cancer
- Esophageal Diseases
- Esophageal Diverticulum
- Esophageal Fistula
- Esophageal Varices
- Gallstones
- Gastric Ulcer
- Gastrointestinal Diseases
- Head and Neck Cancer
- Heart Attack (Acute Myocardial Infarction)
- Hemorrhoids
- Hiatal Hernia
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hypertensive Heart with Failure
- Hypertensive Heart without Failure
- Idiopathic Pulmonary Fibrosis
- Ileus
- Inflammatory Bowel Disease
- Inguinal Hernia
- Interstitial Lung Disease
- Intestinal Diverticulosis
- Intestinal Obstruction
- Lipomas
- Lung Abscess
- Lung Cancer
- Lung Granuloma
- Lung Herniation - Congenital Defect of Sternum
- Lung Mass
- Lung Nodule
- Lung Tumor
- Mediastinal Tumors
- Mesothelioma
- Metastatic Respiratory System Cancer
- Mitral Valve Disease
- Mitral Valve Regurgitation
- Neuroendocrine Tumors
- Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer
- Osteosarcoma
- Parathyroid (Gland) Disease
- Paroxysmal Atrial Fibrillation
- Partial Lung Collapse
- 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 Effusion
- Pleural Neoplasm
- Pneumonitis
- 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
- Thyroid Cancer
- Thyroid Nodule
- Trachea Cancer
- Tracheal Stenosis Syndrome
- Traumatic Brain Injury
- 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
- Chest CT (incl. Heart and Lungs)
- Colectomy
- Coronary Artery Bypass Graft (CABG) Surgery
- Duodenal Polypectomy
- Endoscopy (Esophagus, Stomach, Small Intestine)
- Esophagectomy (Esophagogastrostomy, Esophagojejunostomy)
- Esophagomyotomy
- Esophagomyotomy with Robotic Assist
- Excision
- 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
- Lymph Node Biopsy or Excision
- Lymphadenectomy with Robotic Assist
- Maze Procedure
- Open Diaphragmatic or Paraesophageal Hiatal Hernia Repair
- Open Gastric Restrictive Procedure
- Open Lobectomy
- Open Lung Removal
- Open Lung Resection or Removal
- Pacemaker Insertion or Replacement
- Pancoast Tumor Excision
- Paraesophageal Hernia Repair
- Partial Lobectomy
- 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 Lobectomy
- Thoracoscopic Lobectomy Robotic Assist
- Thoracoscopic Segmentectomy
- Thoracoscopic Thymectomy
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection
- Thoracoscopic Wedge Resection Robotic Assist
- Tracheal Surgery
- Video-Assisted Thoracoscopic Surgery (VATS) or Thoracotomy
- Wound Repair
Dr. Kanaan's Reviews
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About Me
Care Philosophy
Biography
Specialties
- Thoracic Surgery
Board Certifications
Brigham Women’s Hospital Harvard
Fellowship Hospital, 2008
Feinberg Northwestern University
Residency Hospital, 2004
Feinberg Northwestern University
Internship Hospital, 1998
NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY
Medical School, 1997
- Healthgrades Honor Roll
- Excellence in Patient Satisfaction Award, Santa Rosa Memorial Hospital, 2011
- Service Excellence Award, Queen of the Valley Medical Center Avatar Survey, 2009
- America Top Surgeons Award in Thoracic Surgery, 2010
- America Top Surgeons Award in Thoracic Surgery, 2011
- Values in Action Excellence Award, St. Joseph Health System, 2010
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Please call the office to learn more. (951) 781-3672
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New patients may call (951) 590-4798 to make an appointment.
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What is Dr. Samer Kanaan, MD's office address?
Dr. Kanaan's office is located at 4234 Riverwalk Pkwy Ste 230, Riverside, CA 92505. You can find other locations and directions on Healthgrades.
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