Distinguished in Ascites

Dr. Samer Hijaz

Radiology
Virginia Interventional And Vascular Associates (VIVA)
10401 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 203, 
Fredericksburg, VA 

Distinguished in Ascites
Virginia Interventional And Vascular Associates (VIVA)
10401 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 203, 
Fredericksburg, VA 
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Overview

Dr. Hijaz earned his medical degree from Virginia Commonwealth University (VCU). He has won numerous awards including the Charles L. Baird Award from VCU in 2015, recognizing the fellow or resident who best demonstrated interest in new cardiovascular imaging modalities.

Dr. Hijaz currently serves as the medical director for VIVA Fredericksburg. He is trained in the full range of interventional radiology services, including the latest procedures such as prostate embolization and interventional oncology. His special interests include procedures to manage arteriovenous fistulas, which provide dialysis access for patients with renal disease.

Dr. Hijaz and his wife, Carol, live in Fredericksburg. He is fluent in both English and Arabic.

Dr. Hijaz is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Ascites. His top areas of expertise are Ascites, Visceromegaly, Familial Pancreatic Cancer, Gastrostomy, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Specialties
Radiology
Licenses
Vascular & Interventional Radiology in VA
Hospital Affiliations
Mary Washington Hospital
Chesapeake General Hospital
Stafford Hospital, LLC
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Male

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Locations

Virginia Interventional and Vascular Associates (VIVA)
10401 Spotsylvania Avenue, Suite 203, Fredericksburg, VA 22408
Call: 540-654-9118
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