Samuel Umaru
1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, 
Allentown, PA 

Overview

Philosophy of care | My philosophy is to be altruistic with total commitment. | Why I entered medicine | I entered medicine because of my concerns for the welfare of the most innocent and vulnerable children in our society, and also my personal belief that I can contribute to their welfare. | Personal interests | I enjoy hiking, cycling, movies and spending time with my family.

His clinical expertise encompasses Cerebral Hypoxia, Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection, Primary Mediastinal B-Cell Lymphoma (PMBCL), Inappropriate Sinus Tachycardia (IST), and Adenoidectomy.

Dr. Umaru is board certified in American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine and American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics. He is actively involved in clinical research, co-authoring 2 peer reviewed articles.

Graduate Institution

Ahmadu Bello University, Bachelor Of Medicine And Surgery, 1997

Residency

Pediatrics, Mount Sinai Hospital, New York, NY- 2005, 2006, 2007

Specialties

Pediatrics

Licenses

Pediatrics in PA

Board Certifications

American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
American Board Of Pediatrics - Pediatrics

Fellowships

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine, Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX- 2008, 2009, 2010

Languages Spoken

English
French

Gender

Male

Insurance

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Accepted insurance plans:

Aetna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
Capital Blue Cross
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Cigna
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
FirstCare
  • HMO
Geisinger
  • HMO
  • PPO
Health Care Services Corporation
  • HMO
  • INSURANCE PLAN
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
  • MEDICARE PDP
  • MEDICARE SNP
  • OTHER COMMERCIAL
  • OTHER MEDICARE
  • OTHER MEDICARE PART D
  • PPO
Health Partners Plans
  • MANAGED MEDICAID PLAN
  • MEDICARE MAPD
Independent Health
  • EPO
  • POS
  • PPO
Oscar
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • PPO
UnitedHealthcare
  • EPO
  • HMO
  • POS
  • PPO
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Locations

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd, Allentown, PA 18103

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.


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While Dr. Samuel Umaru is a Pediatrics, they have specific expertise in Cerebral Hypoxia, Adenoidectomy, and Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV) Infection. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Pediatrics.

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Dr. Samuel Umaru accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Capital Blue Cross. We recommend calling the office directly at 610-402-6700 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.

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