Summary

Dr. Samia Ghaffar is an orthopedic surgeon who specializes in orthopedic spine surgery. She earned her medical degree from the University of California Irvine College of Medicine and completed her residency at UCSF Medical Center. With 16 years of experience in orthopedic care, Dr. Ghaffar brings extensive knowledge to treating complex spinal conditions.

Dr. Ghaffar practices with Neurosurgical Associates Medical Group in Fresno, California, and maintains hospital privileges at Harborview Medical Center. She focuses on treating back pain in patients of all ages, including specialized care for back pain during pregnancy and in children and teens. Her surgical expertise includes herniated disc surgery and lateral lumbar spinal fusion procedures, along with advanced imaging techniques like MRI of the lumbar spine to provide comprehensive spine care.

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Quick Facts

  • 1
  • 16 years of experience
  • 47 insurance plans accepted
  • Ucsf Medical Center
  • 1 written review
  • 2 specialties
  • 1 area of expertise
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 1 office location
  • Female

Office Location

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Orthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic SurgeryOrthopedic Spine Surgery
Accepts New Patients
4.9 
16 Years of Experience 37 Years of Experience 12 Years of Experience 11 Years of Experience
No Virtual Visit Option Virtual Visit Available No Virtual Visit Option No Virtual Visit Option
Speaks English
Fresno , CAMonterey , CAFresno , CAFresno , CA
Med School: University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine Med School: David Geffen School of Medicine - UCLA Med School: Wright State University Boonshoft School Of Medicine Med School: Case Western Reserve University School Of Medicine
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Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Samia Abdul Ghaffar

  • AARP
  • Adventist Health
  • Aetna
  • Aetna - HMO
  • Alignment Health Plan
  • AltaMed Senior BuenaCare (PACE)
  • Anthem Blue Cross
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield of Illinois
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA
  • BLUE CROSS of CALIFORNIA - HMO
  • Blue Shield of California
  • Blue Shield of California - HMO
  • Brand New Day
  • Central California Alliance for Health
  • CHAMPVA
  • Cigna
  • Corvel - Workers’ Compensation
  • GEHA
  • Health Net
  • Health Net - HMO
  • HealthPartners
  • Humana
  • Humana - HMO
  • Imperial Health Plan of California
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • Liberty Mutual - Workers’ Compensation
  • Medicaid - Medicaid
  • Medicaid - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Medicare
  • Medicare - Medicaid
  • Medicare - Medicare
  • Mutual of Omaha
  • SCAN Health Plan
  • SCAN Health Plan - HMO
  • Security Life
  • Standard Life and Accident Insurance Company
  • The Hartford - Workers’ Compensation
  • Tricare
  • Triwest Healthcare Alliance
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • UnitedHealthcare - HMO
  • UnitedHealthcare - Medicare
  • Viva Health Plan
  • Viva Health Plan - HMO
  • Viva Health Plan - Medicaid (Managed)
  • Western Health Advantage
  • Zenith - Workers’ Compensation

Medical Specialties

Dr. Samia Abdul Ghaffar has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Samia Abdul Ghaffar has the following area of expertise

  • Orthopedic Spine Surgery

Certifications, License, & Education

16 Years Experience

Education & Training

Residency

Completed their residency at Ucsf Medical Center.

Medical School

Graduated from University Of California Irvine College Of Medicine in 2011 and UNIVERSITY OF CALIFORNIA IRVINE SCHOOL OF MEDICINE in 2010.

NPI Number

Dr. Ghaffar's NPI number is 1093004988.

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Is Dr. Samia Ghaffar accepting new patients?
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Which hospitals is Dr. Samia Ghaffar affiliated with?
Dr. Samia Ghaffar is affiliated with Harborview Medical Center.
Where is Dr. Samia Ghaffar's office located?
Dr. Samia Ghaffar's office is located at 7130 N Sharon Ave Ste 100, Fresno, CA, 93720.
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