Mounzer Bashir Al Samman, MD
Gastroenterology
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Age Groups Seen
- Adult 18+
- Older Adult >65
Languages
- Arabic
- English
Gender
MaleAbout Mounzer Bashir Al Samman
Professional Statement
I treat my patients in the same way I would like to be treated — with care and respect. I have practiced in Fairfield for more than 15 years and some of my first patients are still with me. Many other patients have come to my practice as my patients refer their family and friends.
Gastroenterology is the study of the normal function and diseases of the esophagus, stomach, small intestine, colon and rectum, pancreas, gallbladder, bile ducts and liver. Some of the conditions I treat include peptic ulcer disease, gastric and esophageal cancers, colon and bowel cancers, pancreatitis and pancreatic cancers, biliary tract disease, gallbladder stones and cancer, esophageal reflux, colitis and nutritional problems.
For several years I have offered my patients the leading-edge technology of the GI Pill Cam. The GI Pill Cam is a small capsule that patients simply swallow during an in-office procedure. A tiny camera in the capsule transmits thousands of images of the small intestine as it passes through their system. An advantage of the GI Pill Cam is that the procedure does not require sedation and patients can perform their regular activities while it is working. If a GI condition is identified, a separate procedure or therapy is used for treatment.
Dr. Al Samman is the medical director of The Surgery Center at NorthBay VacaValley in Vacaville and an adjunct professor at Touro University in Vallejo.
Physician Practice Organization
NorthBay Health
Northbay Health Patient Stories
Mayo Clinic Partnership
Professional Memberships
American College of Gastroenterology, American Gastrointestinal Association Fellow, American Society of Gastrointestinal Endoscopy
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Locations
- NorthBay Healthcare Group Gastroenterology: Fairfield
- 4520 Business Center Drive, Suite 180, Fairfield, CA 94534
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- phone: 707-646-3555
- NorthBay Healthcare Group Gastroenterology: Vacaville
- 1010 Nut Tree Road, Suite 100A, Vacaville, CA 95687
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- phone: 707-646-3555
Clinical Interests
Crohn's Disease, Gallstones, Hepatitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome, Ulcers, Ulcerative Colitis, Gluten SensitivityExpertise
Education
- Fellowship: Tulane University Hospital School of Medicine GME, Gastroenterology, 1997
- Fellowship: UCLA Medical Center, Infectious Disease, 1994
- Residency: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - EP, Internal Medicine, 1993
- Internship: Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center - EP, Internal Medicine, 1991
- Medical Education: University of Aleppo, 1987
Board Certifications
- Gastroenterology: American Board of Internal Medicine, 1997
Insurance
- Aetna HMO
- Anthem Blue Cross HMO (specialty referral only)
- Anthem MediBlue Access (PPO) Medicare Advantage
- Anthem MediBlue Dual Access (PPO D-SNP)(Medicare/Medi-Cal)
- Anthem Medical Local Preferred Provider Organization (LPPO). (Out-of-state Blue Cross/Blue Shield Medicare Advantage PPO)
- Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Plan
- Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- Brand New Day Medicare Advantage Plan (specialty referral only)
- CalPERS: Anthem Blue Cross Traditional HMO
- CalPERS: PERS Platinum (PPO) and PERS Gold (PPO)
- CHAMPVA
- Compass Rose Plan
- Covered California: Anthem Blue Cross PPO
- Covered California: Blue Shield HMO
- Covered California: Western Health Advantage
- FEHB: Blue Cross Blue Shield PPO
- GEHA PPO Plans
- Health Smart POS
- Health Smart PPO
- Medi-Cal
- Medicare
- Partnership HealthPlan of CA (Currently not accepting new patients for Primary Care)
- TRICARE (includes TRICARE for Life)
- UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Choice (PPO)
- UnitedHealthcare AARP Medicare Advantage Focus (HMO-POS)
- UnitedHealthcare Employer Retiree Medicare Advantage Plan PPO
- UnitedHealthcare Medicare Advantage Assure (HMO)
- Western Health Advantage
- Western Health Advantage MyCare & MyCare Plus
Ratings & Reviews
4.8 out of 5
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