Overview
Dr. Samara is a member of the heart failure and transplant team at Allina Health Minneapolis Heart Institute – Minneapolis.
Dr. Samara is highly rated in 11 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), Pulmonary Edema, Heart Transplant, and Cardiac Ablation.
Dr. Samara is board certified in 2011, Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology, Cardiovascular Disease, and American Board Of Internal Medicine,2012. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 15 peer reviewed articles and participating in 1 clinical trial. Dr. Samara is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
800 East 28th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55407
Additional Areas of Focus
Dr. Samara 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.
1 Clinical Trials
M Health Fairview Center For Pediatric Blood And Marrow Transplant And Celluar Therapy
Paul Orchard is a Transplant Surgeon and a Pediatrics provider practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Orchard is highly rated in 16 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Adrenoleukodystrophy (ALD), Mucopolysaccharidosis Type 1 (MPS I, Hurler Syndrome), Mucopolysaccharidoses (MPS), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Osteotomy. Dr. Orchard is currently accepting new patients.
M Health Fairview Transplant Clinic
Timothy Pruett is a Transplant Surgeon and a General Surgeon practicing medicine in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Dr. Pruett is highly rated in 15 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Chronic Pancreatitis, Hereditary Pancreatitis, Childhood Pancreatitis, Pancreatectomy, and Kidney Transplant. Dr. Pruett is board certified in Infectious Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1984, Surgery (General Surgery): American Board Of Surgery, 1987, Surgical Critical Care: American Board Of Surgery, 1989, and Internal Medicine: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 1982. Dr. Pruett is currently accepting new patients.
M Health Fairview Heart Care Woodbury
Thenappan Thenappan is a Cardiologist and a Transplant Surgeon practicing medicine in Woodbury, Minnesota. Dr. Thenappan is highly rated in 12 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Pulmonary Hypertension, Hypertension, Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease, Lung Transplant, and Angioplasty. Dr. Thenappan is board certified in Cardiovascular Disease: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2012 and Advanced Heart Failure And Transplant Cardiology: American Board Of Internal Medicine, 2014. Dr. Thenappan is currently accepting new patients.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Michael A. Samara
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Samara?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Michael A. Samara by calling their office at 612-863-4000. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Michael A. Samara a top-rated expert for Heart Failure?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Michael A. Samara is classified as an Distinguished expert for Heart Failure, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Michael A. Samara specialize in?
While Dr. Michael A. Samara is a Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Heart Failure, Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF), and Pulmonary Edema. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Cardiology.
Does Dr. Michael A. Samara participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Michael A. Samara has published 15 articles and abstracts on conditions like Heart Failure. You can view a list of Dr. Michael A. Samara's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Michael A. Samara accept my insurance?
Dr. Michael A. Samara accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 612-863-4000 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
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
- Distinguished
- Heart FailureDr. Samara isDistinguished. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Samara isDistinguished. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Advanced
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Samara isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Samara isAdvanced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Enlarged LiverDr. Samara isAdvanced. Learn about Enlarged Liver.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Samara isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Samara isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Samara isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- SarcoidosisDr. Samara isAdvanced. Learn about Sarcoidosis.
- Experienced
- AnginaDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Bidirectional TachycardiaDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Bidirectional Tachycardia.
- Cardiac AblationDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Ablation.
- Cardiac AmyloidosisDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Amyloidosis.
- Cardiogenic ShockDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Cardiogenic Shock.
- Cardiomyopathy Due to AnthracyclinesDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy Due to Anthracyclines.
- Catecholaminergic Polymorphic Ventricular Tachycardia
- Congenital Heart Disease (CHD)Dr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Heart Disease (CHD).
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM)Dr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM).
- Doxorubicin-Induced CardiomyopathyDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Doxorubicin-Induced Cardiomyopathy.
- EndoscopyDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Endoscopy.
- Familial Hypertrophic CardiomyopathyDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertrophic Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Giant Cell MyocarditisDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Giant Cell Myocarditis.
- Heart AttackDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart TransplantDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Heart Transplant.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- MyocarditisDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Myocarditis.
- NecrosisDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Primary Localized Cutaneous AmyloidosisDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Primary Localized Cutaneous Amyloidosis.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM)Dr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Restrictive Cardiomyopathy (RCM).
- Sengers SyndromeDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Sengers Syndrome.
- VasculitisDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.
- Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Samara isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Tachycardia.