Primary Specialties
General Surgery
Other Specialties/Certifications
Areas of Interest
Laparoscopic Bariatric Surgery
Robotic Surgery
Bariatric/ Weight Loss Surgery
Gastric Bypass
Post Bariatric Surgery
Affiliation
St. Joseph Heritage Medical Group,St. Joseph Hospital Affiliated Physicians
Physician Bio
Like many physicians, Dr. Sami Hamamji chose a career in medicine because he has a sincere desire to help people get well. He believes in providing the highest quality and most up-to-date medical and surgical care to his patients in a caring and compassionate way.
Dr. Hamamji received his medical degree from St. Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon. A year after starting his general surgery residency at Rizk Hospital in Beirut, Lebanon, he moved to Montreal, Quebec, where he completed his internship and his general surgery training at the hospitals of the University of Montreal, obtaining certification from the Royal College of Surgeons of Canada. Later, he passed the American Board of Surgery exam and became a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and became designated as a “Bariatric Surgeon Center of Excellence” known as BSCOE, via the American Society for Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS).
Today, Dr. Hamamji maintains an interest and expertise in a wide range of areas, including laparoscopic bariatric surgery and advanced laparoscopic surgery. He is an active member of the American Society for Bariatric Surgery. Dr. Hamamji is also interested in cutting-edge technologies including the use of robotics for minimally invasive surgery.
Dr. Hamamji is fluent in French, Arabic and English. When he is not working, he enjoys soft and classical music, contemporary authors and fine arts.
Education
University of Montreal, Canada - 1985
St Luc Hospital/Univ of Montreal - 1986
St Joseph University, Beirut - 1980
Primary Office
| 1140 W. La Veta Ave. Ste 760 , Orange, CA 92868 Map |
Phone: (714) 541-5959
Fax: (714) 835-9550
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Hours:Mon - Fri
9:00AM - 5:00PM
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Handicap Access:Yes
Web Page:
www.drhamamji.com
Gender
Male
Date Appointed
1991
Insurance Accepted
MCR - MEDICARE
PPO - BEECH STREET
PPO - BLUE CROSS PRUDENT BUYER
PPO - BPS (BENEFIT PANEL SERVICES)
PPO - CCN (COMMUNITY CARE SERVICES)
PPO - HEALTH NET
PPO - PRIVATE HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS (PHCS)
WC - GENERAL
MCA - MEDICARE ASSIGNMENT
HMO - AETNA
PPO - AETNA
HMO - BLUE CROSS (CALIFORNIA CARE)
HMO - BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
PPO - BLUE SHIELD OF CALIFORNIA
HMO - CIGNA
PPO - CIGNA
PPO - ONE HEALTH PLAN
HMO - PACIFICARE
PPO - PACIFICARE
HMO - SECURE HORIZON
HMO - MEDICAL CALOPTIMA
HMO - DIRECT
PPO - ADMAR
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