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Dr. Samuel Szomstein, MD

Dr. Samuel Szomstein MD is male and practices in Surgery.
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Dr. Samuel Szomstein has 1 office location.
Cleveland Clinic Florida
2950 Cleveland Clinic Blvd
 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33331

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License & Identifications

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3.5
  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
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Patient comments (4)

The overall average patient rating of Dr. Samuel Szomstein, Surgeon is Excellent. Dr. Szomstein has been reviewed by 8 patients who have provided 4 comments. The rating is 3.5 out of 4 stars.

Patient Ratings
Ease of Appointment 3.4
  • Currently 3.4285714285714 of 4 stars
Promptness 3.5
  • Currently 3.5 of 4 stars
Courteous Staff 3.6
  • Currently 3.5714285714286 of 4 stars
Accurate Diagnosis 3.6
  • Currently 3.5714285714286 of 4 stars
Bedside Manner 3.6
  • Currently 3.5714285714286 of 4 stars
Spends Time with Me 3.6
  • Currently 3.5714285714286 of 4 stars
Follows Up After Visit 3.6
  • Currently 3.5714285714286 of 4 stars

Specialties & Research

Dr. Samuel Szomstein, MD is board certified in Surgery.

He has special expertise in 18 Areas, including -Center and Surgeon of Excellence of The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) -Center and Surgeon of Excellence of The American College of Surgeons (ACS) -Full accreditation by The Fellowship Council in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, -Center and Surgeon of Excellence of The American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) -Center and Surgeon of Excellence of The American College of Surgeons (ACS) -Full accreditation by The Fellowship Council in Minimally Invasive and Bariatric Surgery, and Gastrectomy Stomach Removal.

15 more special expertise areas
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Education & Awards

Dr. Szomstein graduated from Universidad Central de Venezuela, Caracas, Venezuela. He has 15 awards.

Awards  
One of America's Leading Experts on:
Gastrectomy (Stomach Removal)
Gastric Bypass (Gastrojejunostomy)
Laproscopic Surgery (Laparoscopy)
Morbid Obesity
Stomach Stapling (Gastroplasty)
Weight Loss
LEADERSHIP AWARD 2001
PHYSICIAN OF THE YEAR FOR SERVICE 2004
-Physician of the Year Award, by Cleveland Clinic Hospital in the category of Service. March 2004. -Physician of the Quarter Award, by Cleveland Clinic Hospital in the category of Growth. 3rd Quarter 2003. -Physician's Recognition Award, by The American Medical Association, March 2003. -Certificate of Excellence, by the Cleveland Clinic Florida Operating Room Operations Committee, for outstanding performance and exceptional commitment to the efficiency of the operating room. April 2007. -Innovator Award, by Cleveland Clinic for commitment to bring new technology to patients worldwide.(Rectal desimpactor device) June 2007. -Innovator Award, by Cleveland Clinic for commitment to bring new technology to patients worldwide.(Bariatric orogastric anastomotic suturing tube and Esophageal double suction isolator tube) June 2006. -"America's Top Surgeons," by the Consumers Research Council of America. 2004-2005 edition. Washington, DC. -"America's Top Surgeons," by the Consumers Research Council of America. 2005-2006 edition. Washington, DC. -Leadership Award, voted by fellow residents and attendings of The New York Hospital of Queens for the greatest contribution to the quality and life of the residency program, July 2001.
2010 TOP DOCTOR
OUTSTANDING LAPAROSCOPIC RESIDENT AWARD 2000
Physician of the Year Award, by Cleveland Clinic Hospital in the category of Service. March 2004. -Physician of the Quarter Award, by Cleveland Clinic Hospital in the category of Growth. 3rd Quarter 2003. -Physician's Recognition Award, by The American Medical Association, March 2003. -Certificate of Excellence, by the Cleveland Clinic Florida Operating Room Operations Committee, for outstanding performance and exceptional commitment to the efficiency of the operating room. April 2007. -Innovator Award, by Cleveland Clinic for commitment to bring new technology to patients worldwide.(Rectal desimpactor device) June 2007. -Innovator Award, by Cleveland Clinic for commitment to bring new technology to patients worldwide.(Bariatric orogastric anastomotic suturing tube and Esophageal double suction isolator tube) June 2006. -"America's Top Surgeons," by the Consumers Research Council of America. 2004-2005 edition. Washington, DC. -"America's Top Surgeons," by the Consumers Research Council of America. 2005-2006 edition. Washington, DC. -Leadership Award, voted by fellow residents and attendings of The New York Hospital of Queens for the greatest contribution to the quality and life of the residency program, July 2001.
Castle Connolly's Top Doctors™ (2012)
Patients' Choice Award (2010 - 2012)
Compassionate Doctor Recognition (2010)
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Affiliations

Dr. Szomstein has 5 hospital affiliations:

  • Cleveland Clinic Hospital 
  • Cleveland Clinic Foundation 
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Accepted Insurance Plans

Dr. Szomstein accepts these health insurances in at least one office:

  • United Healthcare - 17 plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Florida - 9 plans
  • Great-West Healthcare - 3 plans
  • Unicare - 6 plans
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois - 2 plans
  • AvMed Health Plans - 11 plans
  • Cigna - 7 plans
  • USA H & W Network - 1 plan
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Where does Dr. Samuel Szomstein practice?
Dr. Samuel Szomstein practices Surgery near Fort Lauderdale, FL.
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