Dr. Zaki Adib Samman, MD, FACP
Hematologist-Oncologist | Hematology & Oncology
1001 Towson Avenue Fortsmith Arkansas, 72901About
A Fellow of the American College of Physicians, Dr. Zaki Adib Samman, MD, FACP is a board-certified hematologist and oncologist serving his patients at St. Edward Medical Center and Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. To begin his career, Dr. Samman attended the Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University in Syria and earned his medical degree in 1985. From there, he completed his internship at Atlantic City Medical Center followed by his residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in New Jersey. Wanting to further his knowledge within his field, he completed his hematology and oncology fellowship from the Medical College of Wisconsin. Furthermore, to remain up to date in his field he remains a professional member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians, Arkansas Medical Society, and the Wisconsin Medical Society. In order to ensure his patients receive the best care, Dr. Samman specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of blood diseases and cancers such as iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. On a more personal note, when he is not working, Dr. Samman enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, and attributes his success to hard work and his family support.
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Education and Training
University of Damascus
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1985
University Of Damascus Faculty Of Med Damascus Syria Medicine
UNIV OF DA US 1985
Board Certification
American Board of Internal Medicine- Internal Medicine
Hematology
Medical Oncology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM- Hematology
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
Provider Details
Dr. Zaki Adib Samman, MD, FACP's Expert Contributions
How is leukemia diagnosed?
The gold standard is a bone marrow biopsy after suggestive clinical presentation and abnormal blood counts. READ MORE
How is leukemia diagnosed?
The gold standard is a bone marrow biopsy after suggestive clinical presentation and abnormal blood counts. READ MORE
How can nuclear medicine treat cancer?
There are different products that are radioactive that can be used either by itself or tagged to other tumor targeted compounds. Mostly used for thyroid cancer or certain kinds of lymphoma. READ MORE
Is my fatigue due to low hemoglobin levels?
Generally that plays a big roll in feeling tired during chemotherapy READ MORE
Why are my platelets dropping after chemotherapy?
That could be related to both READ MORE
What is the course of treatment for leukemia?
I would generally agree with his oncologist. If you want a formal second opinion, you may want to have all the information reviewed and your nephew seen and examined by your second opinion of choice. READ MORE
What can be done for anemia?
He needs to be seen by a physician/hematologist to determine the cause of the anemia and treat accordingly. READ MORE
My hemoglobin level Is very low since I had chemotherapy. What should I do?
If you have finished your chemotherapy recently; the anemia is usually related to bone marrow suppression from chemo and it improved as bone marrow recovers. However, if you finished chemotherapy for several months and you are still anemic, then you may need to be evaluated to determine the reason. READ MORE
Is a platelet transfusion risky?
Platelet transfusion is generally well tolerated; some reactions could still happen. READ MORE
While getting chemo, is it safe to get a flu shot?
Usually, flu shots could be given during chemotherapy, timing is determined by the treating physician. READ MORE
Can blood cancer be treated naturally?
No natural remedies are proven to treat blood cancer. READ MORE
High lymphocytes
It needs to be taken in the context of the full blood and clinical picture. I recommend a professional evaluation. READ MORE
Do I have leukaemia
Not necessarily with this information. I recommend you see your primary care physician for an evaluation. READ MORE
Areas of expertise and specialization
Treatments
- Anemia
- Breast Cancer
- Lung Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Lymphoma
- Leukemia
- Vascular Disease
- Aerolase® Technologies
- Extra Corporeal Shockwave Therapy
Fellowships
- Medical College of Wisconsin - Hematology/Oncology
Professional Society Memberships
- The American Society of Clinical Oncology, the American Society of Hematology, the American Medical Association, the American College of Physicians. Arkansas Medical Society, and the Wisconsin Medical Society.
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Dr. Zaki Adib Samman, MD, FACP's reviews
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- Esther
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Media Releases
Get to know hematologist and oncologist Dr. Zaki Adib Samman, who serves as Chief of Oncology at St. Edward Medical Center and Sparks Regional Medical Center in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Dr. Samman was educated at the Faculty of Medicine of Damascus University in Syria, graduating with his Medical Degree in 1985. In recognition of his professional achievements, Dr. Samman was the recipient of a degree in business administration for physicians. After obtaining his medical degree, Dr. Samman he completed his internship at Atlantic City Medical Center, followed by his residency at Englewood Hospital and Medical Center in New Jersey. Thereafter, he undertook his Hematology and Oncology fellowship at the Medical College of Wisconsin. He is tri-certified in Internal Medicine, Hematology, and Medical Oncology through the American Board of Internal Medicine. To remain up to date in his field he remains a professional member of the American Society of Clinical Oncology, American Society of Hematology, American Medical Association, American College of Physicians, Arkansas Medical Society, and the Wisconsin Medical Society. Dr. Samman is a physician at Mercy Clinic Oncology – Fort Smith and Sparks Clinic. His focus at both locations is as a Hematology and Oncology physician. He previously served as Chief of Oncology at both St. Edward Medical Center and Sparks Regional Medical Center. He participates in clinical research studies through affiliated hospitals. Dr. Samman is a hematologist-oncologist who is a physician who specializes in the diagnosis, treatment and/or prevention of blood diseases and cancers such as iron-deficiency anemia, hemophilia, sickle-cell disease, leukemia and lymphoma. They will be trained in hematology, the study of blood and oncology, the study of cancer, but will specialize in treating blood cancers, such as Hodgkins and non-Hodgkins lymphomas, leukemias and multiple myelomas. A hematologist-oncologist may also specialize in the management of solid tumors. Dr. Samman enjoys spending time with his wife and three children, and attributes his success to hard work and his family support. When he is not busy working or spending time with his family, he enjoys reading.
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