Dr. Samar Fouda
Overview
Dr. Fouda believes in a holistic and dynamic approach, considering the whole person, their biology, psychology, relationships, and cultural context. She views treatment as a collaborative partnership and integrates psychodynamic understanding with practical tools such as mindfulness, lifestyle strategies, and nutrition. At the core of her philosophy, Dr. Fouda believes every person is on a journey and her role is to hold their vision while balancing deep exploration with actionable steps.
Dr. Fouda was drawn to mental health by her curiosity about the human condition, what shapes people, what challenges they face, and what helps them grow. Her strengths include creating a safe, grounded space, adapting flexibly to each patient's needs, and bringing curiosity and collaboration into the work.
Outside of work, Dr. Fouda enjoys painting and design, playing tennis, hiking, and practicing functional training. She also loves looking at the stars and does astrophotography as a hobby.
Dr. Fouda is rated as an Experienced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). Her top areas of expertise are Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
Her clinical research consists of co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
Insurance
Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.
Accepted insurance plans:
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE SNP
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER COMMERCIAL
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- PPO
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- HMO
- INDEMNITY
- POS
- PPO
- OTHER MANAGED MEDICAID
- OTHER MEDICAID
- STATE MEDICAID
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
- EPO
- HMO
- POS
- PPO
- EPO
- HMO
- INSURANCE PLAN
- MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
- MEDICARE MAPD
- MEDICARE PDP
- MEDICARE SNP
- MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
- OTHER MEDICARE
- OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Locations
3300 Webster St, Ste 612, Oakland, CA 94609
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Fouda has provided the following conditions as areas of focus. Please note that we may not have enough data to validate their experience in some of these conditions.
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.
Stefano Pallanti is a Neurologist and a Psychiatrist in Stanford, California. Dr. Pallanti is rated as a Distinguished provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Pediatric Autoimmune Neuropsychiatric Disorders Associated with Streptococcus Infections, Transient Tic Disorder, Cerebral Autosomal Dominant Arteriopathy with Subcortical Infarcts and Leukoencephalopathy, and Deep Brain Stimulation.
Stanford Health Care
Elias Aboujaoude is a Psychiatrist in Stanford, California. Dr. Aboujaoude is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Major Depression, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), and Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD).
Unilab
Steven Vidrine is a Psychiatrist in San Francisco, California. Dr. Vidrine is rated as an Advanced provider by MediFind in the treatment of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD). His top areas of expertise are Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD), Seasonal Affective Disorder (SAD), Major Depression, and Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Experienced
- Major DepressionDr. Fouda isExperienced. Learn about Major Depression.
- Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)Dr. Fouda isExperienced. Learn about Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).