
Overview
Dr. Saira Samani is a fellowship-trained interventional cardiologist with board certifications in nuclear cardiology, echocardiography and cardiovascular computed tomography. She is also a Registered Physician in Vascular Interpretation qualified to access blood flow using vascular ultrasound imaging. As a skilled interventional cardiologist, Dr. Samani also uses catheter-based procedures to treat common and complex heart valve and vascular diseases. Her other areas of focus include the management of heart rhythm disorders and heart health in women. Dr. Samani earned her medical degree in Karachi, Pakistan. She completed her internal medicine residency at Mount Auburn Hospital in Cambridge, Mass., serving as chief resident in her final year. She went on to complete her cardiology fellowship at the University of New Mexico in Albuquerque and her interventional cardiology fellowship at Westchester Medical Center in Valhalla, N.Y. Dr. Samani previously served for three years as an instructor in medicine at Harvard Medical School in Boston before working as an interventional cardiologist within the Ochsner Health System in Louisiana beginning in 2019. She set down roots in North Texas in 2023.Dr. Samani is a member of the American College of Cardiology and the American Heart Association. She is fluent in the Urdu language.
Dr. Samani is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. Her clinical expertise encompasses Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, Heart Failure, Pulmonary Edema, and Atherectomy.
She is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article. Dr. Samani is currently accepting new patients.
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Locations
3080 Sam Rayburn Hwy, Melissa, TX 75454
1105 Central Expy N, Ste 120, Allen, TX 75013
Clinical Research
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Saira A. Samani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Saira A. Samani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Saira A. Samani by calling their office at 972-747-7345. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Saira A. Samani a top-rated expert for Pediatric Myocarditis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Saira A. Samani is classified as an Advanced expert for Pediatric Myocarditis, 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. Saira A. Samani specialize in?
While Dr. Saira A. Samani is a Interventional Cardiology, they have specific expertise in Pediatric Myocarditis, Aortic Regurgitation, and Heart Failure. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Interventional Cardiology.
Does Dr. Saira A. Samani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Saira A. Samani has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Pediatric Myocarditis. You can view a list of Dr. Saira A. Samani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Saira A. Samani accept my insurance?
Dr. Saira A. Samani accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Anthem BCBS. We recommend calling the office directly at 972-747-7345 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Advanced
- AnginaDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Angina.
- Aortic RegurgitationDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Aortic Regurgitation.
- AtherosclerosisDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Atherosclerosis.
- Atrial FibrillationDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Atrial Fibrillation.
- Coronary Heart DiseaseDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Coronary Heart Disease.
- FaintingDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Fainting.
- Familial HypertensionDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Familial Hypertension.
- Glucocorticoid-Remediable Aldosteronism
- Heart FailureDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Heart Failure.
- Heart Failure with Preserved Ejection Fraction (HFpEF)
- HypertensionDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Hypertension.
- NecrosisDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Necrosis.
- Pediatric MyocarditisDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Pediatric Myocarditis.
- Pulmonary EdemaDr. Samani isAdvanced. Learn about Pulmonary Edema.
- Experienced
- Adenosine Deaminase 2 DeficiencyDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Adenosine Deaminase 2 Deficiency.
- Anomalous Left Coronary Artery from the Pulmonary Artery
- Aortic Valve StenosisDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Aortic Valve Stenosis.
- ApoplexyDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Apoplexy.
- ArrhythmiasDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Arrhythmias.
- Arrhythmogenic Right Ventricular Cardiomyopathy
- Arterial EmbolismDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Embolism.
- Arterial InsufficiencyDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Arterial Insufficiency.
- AtherectomyDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Atherectomy.
- Atrial TachycardiaDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Atrial Tachycardia.
- Atrioventricular Nodal Reentrant Tachycardia (AVNRT)
- Bicuspid Aortic ValveDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Bicuspid Aortic Valve.
- Brugada SyndromeDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Brugada Syndrome.
- Cardiac ArrestDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Cardiac Arrest.
- CardiomyopathyDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Cardiomyopathy.
- Congenital Coronary Artery MalformationDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Congenital Coronary Artery Malformation.
- Coronary Artery AneurysmDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Aneurysm.
- Coronary Artery FistulaDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Coronary Artery Fistula.
- Deep Vein ThrombosisDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Deep Vein Thrombosis.
- Ectopic HeartbeatDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Ectopic Heartbeat.
- EndocarditisDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Endocarditis.
- Familial Dilated CardiomyopathyDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Familial Dilated Cardiomyopathy.
- Familial HypertriglyceridemiaDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Familial Hypertriglyceridemia.
- Familial Neurocardiogenic SyncopeDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Familial Neurocardiogenic Syncope.
- Familial Progressive Cardiac Conduction Defect
- Familial Ventricular TachycardiaDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Familial Ventricular Tachycardia.
- Heart AttackDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Heart Attack.
- Heart MurmursDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Heart Murmurs.
- High CholesterolDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about High Cholesterol.
- His Bundle TachycardiaDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about His Bundle Tachycardia.
- Hypertensive Heart DiseaseDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Hypertensive Heart Disease.
- Idiopathic EdemaDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Idiopathic Edema.
- Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST)Dr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST).
- Low Blood PressureDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Low Blood Pressure.
- Metabolic SyndromeDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Metabolic Syndrome.
- Mitral StenosisDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Stenosis.
- Mitral Valve ProlapseDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Prolapse.
- Mitral Valve RegurgitationDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Mitral Valve Regurgitation.
- Multifocal Atrial TachycardiaDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Multifocal Atrial Tachycardia.
- Orthostatic HypotensionDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Orthostatic Hypotension.
- Paroxysmal Supraventricular Tachycardia (PSVT)
- Paroxysmal Ventricular FibrillationDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Paroxysmal Ventricular Fibrillation.
- PericarditisDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Pericarditis.
- Peripheral Artery DiseaseDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Peripheral Artery Disease.
- Postural Orthostatic Tachycardia Syndrome (POTS)
- Pulmonary EmbolismDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Embolism.
- Pulmonary HypertensionDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Hypertension.
- Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive DiseaseDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Pulmonary Veno-Occlusive Disease.
- Rheumatic FeverDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Rheumatic Fever.
- Short QT SyndromeDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Short QT Syndrome.
- Sick Sinus SyndromeDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Sick Sinus Syndrome.
- Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA)Dr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Transient Ischemic Attack (TIA).
- Unstable AnginaDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Unstable Angina.
- VasculitisDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Vasculitis.
- Ventricular FibrillationDr. Samani isExperienced. Learn about Ventricular Fibrillation.


