Sami Brake
Expertise in
10
conditions

Dr. Sami Brake

Oncology | Hematology | Transplant Surgery
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, 
Grand Rapids, MI 
Accepting New Patients
Referral may be required
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Expertise in
10
conditions
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, 
Grand Rapids, MI 

Overview

Sami Brake is an Oncologist and a Hematologist practicing medicine in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

Dr. Brake is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL), Bone Marrow Transplant, and Bone Marrow Aspiration.

Dr. Brake is board certified in American Board Of Internal Medicine. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 1 peer reviewed article and participating in 2 clinical trials. Dr. Brake is currently accepting new patients.

Graduate Institution

University Of Damascus Faculty Of Human Medicine

Specialties

Oncology
Hematology
Transplant Surgery

Licenses

Internal Medicine in MI

Board Certifications

American Board Of Internal Medicine

Fellowships

Henry Ford Hospital

Hospital Affiliations

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals
Spectrum Health

Languages Spoken

English
Arabic

Gender

Male

Insurance

Accepted insurance can change. Please verify directly with the provider.

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Accepted insurance plans:

Alignment Health Plan
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Blue Cross Blue Shield
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
Humana
  • HMO
  • INDEMNITY
  • POS
  • PPO
McLaren Health
  • HMO
Medicaid
  • OTHER MEDICAID
  • STATE MEDICAID
Medicare
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Meridian Choice
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
Priority Health
  • HMO
  • POS
Spectrum Priority Health
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Walgreens
  • MEDICARE DISCOUNT CARD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • OTHER MEDICARE
Wellcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • MEDICARE-MEDICAID PLAN
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
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Locations

Corewell Health Grand Rapids Hospitals Adult Blood and Marrow Transplant Outpatient Clinic - Lemmen-Holton
145 Michigan Street Northeast, Suite 5200, Grand Rapids, MI 49503

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.

2 Clinical Trials

GRAVITAS-309: A Phase 2/3 Study of Itacitinib and Corticosteroids as Initial Treatment for Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
GRAVITAS-309: A Phase 2/3 Study of Itacitinib and Corticosteroids as Initial Treatment for Chronic Graft-Versus-Host Disease
Enrollment Status: Terminated
Publish Date: October 20, 2025
Intervention Type: Drug
Study Drugs: Itacitinib, Methylprednisolone, Prednisone
Study Phase: Phase 2/Phase 3
An Open-Label, Expanded Access Program of Ruxolitinib for the Treatment of Graft-Versus-Host Disease Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
An Open-Label, Expanded Access Program of Ruxolitinib for the Treatment of Graft-Versus-Host Disease Following Allogeneic Hematopoietic Stem Cell Transplant
Enrollment Status: Approved_for_marketing
Publish Date: June 07, 2022
Intervention Type: Drug
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1 Total Publications

IVIG-Associated Maternal Pancytopenia during Treatment for Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia.
IVIG-Associated Maternal Pancytopenia during Treatment for Neonatal Alloimmune Thrombocytopenia.
Journal: AJP reports
Published: May 04, 2017
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Sami Brake

How do I make an appointment with Dr. Sami Brake?

You can book an appointment with Dr. Sami Brake by calling their office at 616-486-5933. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.

Is Dr. Sami Brake a top-rated expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML)?

MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Sami Brake is classified as an Advanced expert for Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), 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. Sami Brake specialize in?

While Dr. Sami Brake is a Oncology, they have specific expertise in Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML), Acute Myeloblastic Leukemia without Maturation, and Chronic B-Cell Leukemia (CBCL). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Oncology.

Does Dr. Sami Brake participate in research or clinical trials?

Yes. Dr. Sami Brake has published 1 articles and abstracts on conditions like Acute Myeloid Leukemia (AML). You can view a list of Dr. Sami Brake's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.

Does Dr. Sami Brake accept my insurance?

Dr. Sami Brake accepts most major insurance plans, including Alignment Health Plan and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 616-486-5933 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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