Overview
Samir Kanani is a Radiation Oncologist practicing medicine in Silver Spring, Maryland.
Dr. Kanani is highly rated in 26 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET), and Posterior Fossa Tumor.
He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 8 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials.
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Locations
11886 Healing Way Ste 101, Silver Spring, MD 20904
2280 Opitz Blvd Ste 120, Woodbridge, VA 22191
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
Sidney Kimmel Comprehensive Cancer Center
Dr. Kleinberg specializes in the radiation treatments, including stereotactic radiosurgery, of brain and spinal tumors. Areas of research include both tumors arising in the central nervous system and tumors metastasizing from other locations. He also specializes in the treatment of esophageal tumors and has led national clinical trials in both therapy of brain tumors as well as esophageal cancer. Dr. Kleinberg has been recently named in the US News and World Report list of top 1% of doctors in his specialty. He is the co-chair of the Eastern Cooperative Oncology Group Brain Tumor Working Group, Vice-Chair of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Esophageal and Gastric Tumors, and is a member of the NCI Cooperative Group Steering Committee for Gastrointestinal Tumors. He is also on the American College of Radiation Oncology Neurologic Cancer Practice Accreditation Team. Make A Gift. Dr. Kleinberg is highly rated in 27 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Glioblastoma, Astrocytoma, Brain Tumor, Hepato-Pancreato-Biliary Surgery, and Gamma Knife Radiosurgery. Dr. Kleinberg is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.
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Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center
Russell Hales, M.D., is an assistant professor of radiation oncology and molecular radiation sciences at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. He also is director of the thoracic multidisciplinary clinic. His research focuses on reconstructing health delivery models to enhance value and improve clinical outcomes. He also studies the effect of immunotherapy and RT in thoracic tumors. Dr. Hales was awarded an R21 grant to study the use of dynamic MRI in predicting tumor motion in patient with lung cancer. Taken together, his research focuses on optimizing patient outcomes using resources from physics, engineering, biology and health delivery systems. Dr. Hales’ efforts extend beyond radiation oncology and clinical management. He has helped to lead in the thoracic oncology program, which includes 20 faculty members and nearly 50 staff, to help chart a vision for this program’s future. In the last four years, the program has gradually transitioned from The Johns Hopkins Hospital campus to Johns Hopkins Bayview Medical Center. Dr. Hales was tasked to head the building and design committee that worked with architects to create a structure conducive to 21st century oncology care. His work extends beyond the bricks and mortar of the new cancer center today to team development within the thoracic oncology program. Simply put, the thoracic oncology move was designed to conceptualize the transition of care from department-based to disease-based medicine. As such, Dr. Hales has worked to integrate the efforts of specialists in medical oncology, thoracic surgery, interventional pulmonology, pathology and radiology. These experts share a clinical space focused on thoracic malignancies and bring a patient-centered model of care to their group. Dr. Hales graduated from Brigham Young University Summa Cum Laude and Valedictorian in 2001. He attended Johns Hopkins Medicine and graduated with an M.D. in 2005. He trained on the Osler Medical Service and attended residency at Johns Hopkins. He joined the faculty at Hopkins in 2010. Dr. Hales focus in program building, research and clinical endeavors is robust, but he understands the key role of academia in training future leaders in medicine. He has been awarded Teacher of the Year in the department of radiation oncology at Hopkins for three of the last six years. He is a well-respected lecturer and travels nationally to speak at conferences and educational workshops about novel therapies in lung and esophagus cancer. Make A Gift. Dr. Hales is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His clinical expertise encompasses Lung Cancer, Small Cell Lung Cancer (SCLC), Thymic Epithelial Tumor, Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer (NSCLC), and Endoscopy. Dr. Hales is board certified in American Board Of Radiology.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Samir Kanani
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Samir Kanani?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Samir Kanani by calling their office at 240-471-3800. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Samir Kanani a top-rated expert for Prostate Cancer?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Samir Kanani is classified as an Distinguished expert for Prostate Cancer, 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. Samir Kanani specialize in?
While Dr. Samir Kanani is a Radiation Oncology, they have specific expertise in Prostate Cancer, Familial Prostate Cancer, and Primitive Neuroectodermal Tumor (PNET). MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Radiation Oncology.
Does Dr. Samir Kanani participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Samir Kanani has published 8 articles and abstracts on conditions like Prostate Cancer. You can view a list of Dr. Samir Kanani's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Samir Kanani accept my insurance?
Dr. Samir Kanani accepts most major insurance plans, including CareFirst and Cigna. We recommend calling the office directly at 240-471-3800 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
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- Distinguished
- Adenoid Cystic CarcinomaDr. Kanani isDistinguished. Learn about Adenoid Cystic Carcinoma.
- AstrocytomaDr. Kanani isDistinguished. Learn about Astrocytoma.
- Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT)Dr. Kanani isDistinguished. Learn about Atypical Teratoid Rhabdoid Tumor (ATRT).
- Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered RosettesDr. Kanani isDistinguished. Learn about Embryonal Tumor with Multilayered Rosettes.
- EpendymomaDr. Kanani isDistinguished. Learn about Ependymoma.
- Familial Prostate CancerDr. Kanani isDistinguished. Learn about Familial Prostate Cancer.
- Advanced
- Anal CancerDr. Kanani isAdvanced. Learn about Anal Cancer.
- Brain TumorDr. Kanani isAdvanced. Learn about Brain Tumor.
- Breast CancerDr. Kanani isAdvanced. Learn about Breast Cancer.
- GliomaDr. Kanani isAdvanced. Learn about Glioma.
- HER-2 Positive Breast CancerDr. Kanani isAdvanced. Learn about HER-2 Positive Breast Cancer.
- Lung CancerDr. Kanani isAdvanced. Learn about Lung Cancer.
- Experienced
- Acinic Cell Carcinoma of Salivary Glands
- Acoustic NeuromaDr. Kanani isExperienced. Learn about Acoustic Neuroma.
- Adult Soft Tissue SarcomaDr. Kanani isExperienced. Learn about Adult Soft Tissue Sarcoma.
- ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung CancerDr. Kanani isExperienced. Learn about ALK-Positive Non-Small Cell Lung Cancer.
- Alveolar Soft Part SarcomaDr. Kanani isExperienced. Learn about Alveolar Soft Part Sarcoma.
- AngiosarcomaDr. Kanani isExperienced. Learn about Angiosarcoma.

