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Samer S. Assaf, MD

Doctor of medicine (MD)

Internal medicine

(board certified)

Medical Group

Sharp Rees-Stealy

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Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa

858-499-2710
Fax: 858-262-8663

8975 Balboa Ave
Floor 2
San Diego, CA 92123


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  1. Sharp Rees-Stealy Kearny Mesa

    8975 Balboa Ave
    Floor 2
    San Diego, CA 92123
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    858-499-2710
    Fax: 858-262-8663


About Samer S. Assaf, MD

My patients are active participants in their healthcare, and I try my best to nurture the patient-physician relationship based on open communication, compassion, respect and trust.

Age: 53
In practice since: 2006
Gender: Male
Languages: Arabic

Education

University of California, San Diego: Residency
University of California, San Diego: Internship
Rush Medical College: Medical School

Areas of focus

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NPI

1871682179

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Insurance plans accepted

Samer S. Assaf, MD, accepts 34 health insurance plans.

Insurance plans accepted

Sharp accepts most health insurance. Not all plans are listed. Please contact your insurance company to verify your insurance type and plan.

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Ratings and reviews

4.9

387 ratings

Patient ratings

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

4.9

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

4.9

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

July 20, 2026

5.0

Dr. Assaf has always been top notch. He's the best.

Verified Patient

July 19, 2026

5.0

Dr. Assaf is a wonderful doctor. He is calm and friendly and seems to really care. He spends time answering my questions, I never feel rushed. I'm very lucky to have him for my doctor.

Verified Patient

July 18, 2026

5.0

Dr. Assaf shd be Dr. Of the year. Other patients agree with me. I had the opportunity to move. I stayed because of Dr. Assaf.

Verified Patient

July 16, 2026

5.0

Dr. Samer Assaf is the BEST of the best!

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