Dr. Areej Sami, MD

Dr. Areej Sami is a board-certified general surgeon and fellowship-trained surgicaloncologist. A distinguished member of the Gold Humanism Honor Society, she specializesin complex general surgical oncology, focusing on a variety of pathologies.Dr. Sami's philosophy regarding patient care centers on understanding what is mostimportant to the individual. She prioritizes active listening to grasp their understanding oftheir health and their expectations prior to providing recommendations. Recognizing themultidisciplinary nature of cancer care, she emphasizes seamless communication andcollaboration with the entire healthcare team to ensure comprehensive and coordinatedtreatment plans. For Dr. Sami, the most rewarding aspect of her work is the opportunity toempower patients, helping them understand their cancer diagnosis and actively participatein their treatment. She is driven by the profound privilege of giving patients more precioustime with their families and friends. Dr. Sami …completed her Complex General Surgical Oncology fellowship at Advocate AuroraHealth Care in Milwaukee, WI, following her general surgery residency at the University ofOklahoma Health Sciences Center in Oklahoma City, OK. She earned her medical degreefrom Indiana University School of Medicine in Indianapolis, IN, a Master of Science inBiology from Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis, IN, and a Bachelor ofScience in Brain, Behavior, and Cognitive Science from the University of Michigan in AnnArbor, MI.