Summary

Dr. Sam Salama is a surgeon with 36 years of experience serving patients in the Kirkland area. He earned his medical degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine and completed his surgical training through residencies at the University of Washington Department of Surgery and Bassett Medical Center, along with an internship at the University of Washington School of Medicine. Dr. Salama communicates with patients in English.

Dr. Salama is affiliated with Overlake Medical Center And Clinics and practices in Kirkland, Washington. He specializes in treating conditions such as acute cholecystitis, gallstones, and appendicitis. His surgical expertise includes performing pathology tests and surgical pathology procedures. Patients have given Dr. Salama an average rating of 3.9 on Vitals.

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Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 3.9
  • 36 years of experience
  • 30 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • Bassett Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 14 areas of expertise
  • 2 board certifications
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

  • Gave an accurate diagnosis
  • Had a good bedside manner
  • Spent time with me

Office Location

Eastside Surgical Specialists

12911 120th Ave NE Ste F260Kirkland, WA 98034

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Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Kirkland , WAShoreline , WASeattle , WASeattle , WA
Med School: University of Washington School of Medicine Med School: University Of California San Diego School Of Medicine Med School: Leicester Warwick Medical Schools Med School: Stanford University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Sam M. Salama

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Ambetter Casecade Select
  • Carelon PPO
  • Community Health Plan Of WA Medicaid
  • Community Health Plan Of WA Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Coordinated Care Medicaid
  • First Choice PPO
  • HCSC HealthSpring Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Health Net Tricare
  • Health Smart PPO
  • Humana
  • Humana HMO
  • Humana Medicare Advantage
  • Humana PPO
  • Kaiser
  • Kaiser Medicare Advantage
  • Molina Medicaid
  • Pacific Medical Center TRICARE
  • Premera Medicare Advantage
  • Providence Health Plan Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Providence Health Plan PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington Medicare Advantage HMO/PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington PPO
  • Regence BlueShield Of Washington TRIWEST
  • Seven Corners
  • United Behavioral Health Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • United Healthcare Medicaid
  • United Healthcare PPO
  • Wellcare Medicare Advantage-HMO
  • Wellpoint Medicaid
  • Wellpoint Medicare Advantage

Medical Specialties

Dr. Sam M. Salama has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Sam M. Salama has the following 14 areas of expertise

  • Breast Cancer
  • Colon Cancer
  • Colonic Diseases
  • Colonoscopy
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Colorectal Surgery
  • Diverticulitis
  • Gallbladder Surgery
  • General Surgeon
  • Hemorrhoids
  • Hernia
  • Laparoscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
  • Minimally Invasive Surgical Procedures
  • Varicose Veins

Certifications, License, & Education

36 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Washington, 2026, Expired

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Residency

Bassett Medical Center1995
University of Washington Department of Surgery Residency1992

Internship

University of Washington School of Medicine1992

Medical School

University of Washington School of MedicineGraduated in 1990

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Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Dr. Sam Salama's office located?
Dr. Sam Salama's office is located at 12911 120th Ave NE Ste F260, Kirkland, WA, 98034.
What languages does Dr. Sam Salama speak?
Dr. Sam Salama speaks English.
Does Dr. Sam Salama accept my insurance?
You can see the insurance plans that Dr. Sam Salama accepts on their Vitals profile.
Which hospitals is Dr. Sam Salama affiliated with?
Dr. Sam Salama is affiliated with Overlake Medical Center And Clinics.
Is Dr. Sam Salama accepting new patients?
Dr. Sam Salama is accepting new patients on Vitals. View Dr. Sam Salama's profile on Vitals to make an appointment.

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