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Samer S. Assaf, MD

4.9

371 ratings

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: 52
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

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NPI

1871682179

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Insurance plans accepted

Samer S. Assaf, MD, accepts 35 health insurance plans.

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Ratings and reviews

4.9

371 ratings

Patient ratings

Likelihood of your recommending this care provider to others

5.0

Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

4.9

Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

5.0

Provider discussed treatment options

4.9

Provider included you in decisions

4.9

Patient reviews

Verified Patient

December 29, 2025

5.0

DR ASSAF .....EXCEPTIONAL IN ALL AREAS .......VERY PROFESSIONAL WITH A PLEASENT DEMEANOR ABOUT HIS PERSONALTY.......EASY TO TALK AND DISCUSS HEALTH ISSUES......A PEOPLE'S DOCTOR WHO CARES ..ALWAYS SHOWS REAL CONCERN......TRULY GENUINE .....NO PRETENSE ABOUT HIM !

Verified Patient

December 29, 2025

5.0

I looked forward, and was excited to meet my new PCP. And I was pleased. Dr. Sam Assaf was sincere, a good listener, easy to talk with, and ... Overall ... An outstanding doctor. I could not be happier with his warm and upbeat personality.

Verified Patient

December 27, 2025

5.0

I always feel better after my appt. With Dr. Assaf.

Verified Patient

December 18, 2025

5.0

Dr Assaf is great

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Over 250 recognitions

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