Elite in Multiple Myeloma

Dr. Christy Samaras

Hematology
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
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35 Years of Experience
Elite in Multiple Myeloma
Cleveland Clinic
Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10201 Carnegie Avenue, 
Cleveland, OH 
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Overview

Christy Samaras is a Hematologist in Cleveland, Ohio. Dr. Samaras has been practicing medicine for over 35 years and is rated as an Elite provider by MediFind in the treatment of Multiple Myeloma. Her top areas of expertise are Multiple Myeloma, Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM), Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS), and Schnitzler Syndrome.

Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 40 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years. In particular, she has co-authored 24 articles in the study of Multiple Myeloma.

Graduate Institution
Eastern Nazarene College, 1991.0
Residency
UPMC Mercy Hospital of Pittsburgh
Specialties
Hematology
Licenses
Internal Medicine in OH
Board Certifications
American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2009
Fellowships
Cleveland Clinic
Hospital Affiliations
Hillcrest Hospital
Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital
Cleveland Clinic
Akron General Medical Center
Languages Spoken
English
Gender
Female

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Locations

Cleveland Clinic Main Campus
10201 Carnegie Avenue, Cleveland, OH 44106
Call: 866-223-8100

Clinical Research

Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.

40 Total Publications

Management of relapsed refractory multiple myeloma: Evidence-based guide to community oncologists.
Management of relapsed refractory multiple myeloma: Evidence-based guide to community oncologists.
Journal: Blood reviews
Published: July 25, 2025
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  • Elite
  • Multiple Myeloma
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  • Adult Immune Thrombocytopenia
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  • Immune Thrombocytopenic Purpura (ITP)
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  • Monoclonal Gammopathy of Undetermined Significance (MGUS)
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    Distinguished
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  • Primary Amyloidosis
    Dr. Samaras is
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  • Relapsed Refractory Multiple Myeloma (RRMM)
    Dr. Samaras is
    Distinguished
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  • Schnitzler Syndrome
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  • Aplastic Anemia
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  • Ataxia-Pancytopenia Syndrome
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  • Cardiac Amyloidosis
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  • Cerebral Amyloid Angiopathy
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  • Cryoglobulinemia
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  • Acquired Hemophilia
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