"While working in general pediatrics, I felt I was missing the fast pace of residency, so I jumped on the wagon of CHKD's new Urgent Care department and am happy that I made that decision. I am happy to see all kids with different illnesses and injuries and happy to help them heal and thrive."

Dr. Usama Samaan

(757) 668-4851

Practice

Urgent Care

Board Certifications

American Board of Pediatrics

Education

Medical School: Alexandria University Faculty of Medicine

Residency: New York Methodist Hospital

Bio

Following years spent practicing in Egypt, including a surgical residency, Dr. Samaan moved to the United States in 2006.

After working as a medical assistant among other things as he pursued certification in the U.S., Dr. Samaan began pediatrics residency training in 2011 at New York Methodist Hospital where he was chief resident in 2013-14.

He moved to a general pediatrics practice in Maryland in 2014 following that residency. Soon after, he joined CHKD Urgent Care.

Clinical Interests