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Dr. Alfred Samaha, MD

Dr. Alfred Samaha, MD

Urology*

Dr. Alfred Samaha, MD is a urologist in Altoona, PA. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He is not accepting new patients.

4.1 Star Rating
Based on 22 reviews 4.1 Star Rating (22 reviews)

Practice

620 Howard Ave Altoona, PA 16601

Make an Appointment

(814) 889-2328

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Samaha specializes in the area of Urology. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Samaha's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samaha

4.1
22 ratings, 8 with a written review
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1 star
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My family member was referred to him due to rising PSA levels. Dr Samaha brushed it off as inflammation. After YEARS of wasted time, finally did a biopsy with NO follow-up MRI!!!!! Ended up being diagnosed with stage 4 prostate cancer by that time! If you go to him, question everything!!!! Your life may depend upon it!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
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Sep 24, 2022
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I called Nov. the 4th to make an appointment. An appointment was made for Dec. 4th. Two days prior I was called and told that Dr Samaha could not make it but I could have a new doctor for the same time. I declined and was given an appointment for Jan. 3rd 2019. Two weeks prior was told again that he could not make it. The next available appointment was end of February. I said I would pass and go somewhere else.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
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Jan 05, 2019
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Dr. Samaha is clinically excellent and incredibly kind and responsive. I highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Jan 25, 2018
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I have had nothing but the best care with Dr samaha . He blasted kidney stone for me and put a stent in and answers all of my question s so I can understand what I'm going through Thank you so much Dr samaha for being my doctor. You are the best
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Annavita boyle in Warminster pa – May 05, 2017
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Great great Doc!! Excellent communicator.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Thomas Lisowski in Bensalem, PA – Apr 03, 2017
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Excellent
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Blue Bell Pa – Mar 16, 2017
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Excellent surgeon with a wonderful bedside manner. Very trustworthy. Thank you, Dr. Samaha. You're the best!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Glenside, PA – Feb 08, 2017
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Dr. Samaha is a wonderful doctor! He has performed two procedures on me in the last 5 years, and both outcome were better than expected. He is very kind, personable, and easy to talk to, and spends more time with his patients than most other Doctors . I wish other Doctors had 1/2 of his bedside manor. Thank you Dr. Samaha!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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RJC in Wayne, PA – Jan 18, 2017
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About Me

biography

Dr. Alfred Samaha, MD is a urologist in Altoona, PA. He is affiliated with UPMC Altoona. He is not accepting new patients.

  • Urology

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  • Temple University

    Residency Hospital, 1986

  • Temple University Hospital

    Internship Hospital, 1985
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Urology®
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Urology
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Locations

Practice

Altoona Regional Health System620 Howard Ave Altoona, PA 16601
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • UPMC Altoona

    620 Howard Ave
    Altoona, PA 16601
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

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    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    73%
    Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

    2% lower than the national average

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