Summary

Samir Kanani, MD, is a board-certified radiation oncologist with Maryland Oncology Hematology. He received his medical degree from the University of Texas Medical Branch before completing a transitional year internship at Penn State Lehigh Valley. He then completed a residency in radiation oncology at the University of Maryland, where he also served as chief resident.

Dr. Kanani has clinical expertise in treating prostate cancer, brain tumors, lung cancer, liver metastasis, and GI cancers. He is experienced in using the latest advancements in radiation therapy, including stereotactic body radiation therapy, brachytherapy, stereotactic radiosurgery, intensity-modulated radiation therapy, and spine radiosurgery.

A highly respected expert in his field, Dr. Kanani was recognized as a Washingtonian Top Doctor from 2008 to 2023. He formerly held academic appointments at the University of Virginia School of Medicine Inova Campus, George Washington University, and the University of Maryland School of Medicine. Dr. Kanani is a member of the American Society for Therapeutic Radiology and Oncology and the American Brachytherapy Society.

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Office Locations

Dr. Samir Kanani has 2 locations

Samir Kanani, MD

9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200Rockville, MD 20850

Samir Kanani, MD

11886 Healing Way #701Silver Spring, MD 20904

Quick Facts

  • accepting new patients
  • 4.9
  • 27 years of experience
  • 28 insurance plans accepted
  • speaks English
  • University Of Texas Medical Branch At Galveston
  • 16 written reviews
  • 2 specialties
  • 16 areas of expertise
  • 1 board certification
  • 1 hospital affiliation
  • 2 office locations
  • Male

Patients’ Perspective

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

Insurance Plans Accepted by Dr. Samir Kanani

  • Accepts Medicare
  • Accepts Medicaid
  • Aetna
  • AmeriGroup
  • Amerihealth Caritas DC
  • Anthem
  • BCBS Federal Employee Program (FEP)
  • Breast & Cervical Cancer Program
  • Carefirst
  • Cigna
  • Communicare Advantage
  • Corvel PPO Worker’s Comp
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana
  • John's Hopkins
  • Kaiser Permanente
  • KeyCare
  • Mailhandlers Benefit Plan (MHBP)
  • Maryland Physicians Care
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Medstar
  • Multiplan/PHCS
  • Partners Direct
  • Please contact your local Maryland Oncology Hematology office to connect with one of our dedicated Patient Financial Counselors
  • Project Access Maryland
  • Tricare
  • UnitedHealthcare
  • VA Medical Center
  • Wellpoint

Medical Specialties

Dr. Samir Kanani has the following 2 specialties

Specialty Expertise

Dr. Samir Kanani has the following 16 areas of expertise

  • Auditory Tumor (Acoustic Neuroma)
  • Brachytherapy
  • Brain Cancer
  • Cancer
  • Colorectal Cancer
  • Gamma Knife Surgery (Stereotactic Radiosurgery)
  • Glial Cancer (Glioma)
  • Head and Neck Cancer
  • Hodgkin's Lymphoma
  • Liver Cancer
  • Nervous System Cancer
  • Oncology
  • Pancreatic Cancer
  • Prostate Cancer (Prostatic Neoplasm)
  • Radiation Therapy
  • Urinary Bladder Cancer

Certifications, License, & Education

27 Years Experience

MEDICAL LICENSE

Medical Doctor, Maryland, 2026, Active

EDUCATION & TRAINING

Medical School

University Of Texas Medical Branch At GalvestonGraduated in 1999

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What languages does Dr. Samir Kanani speak?
Dr. Samir Kanani speaks English.
Does Dr. Samir Kanani accept my insurance?
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Where is Dr. Samir Kanani's office located?
Dr. Samir Kanani's office is located at 9905 Medical Center Dr Ste 200, Rockville, MD, 20850.

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