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Dr. Samuel Umaru, MD

Dr. Samuel Umaru, MD

Pediatric Critical Care Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Umaru, MD is a pediatric critical care medicine specialist in Allentown, PA and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from AHMADU BELLO UNIVERSITY / COLLEGE OF MEDICINE in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities St. David's North Austin Medical Center and Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest. He is not accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 4 reviews 4 Star Rating (4 reviews)

Practice

1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown, PA 18103
(610) 402-7632

Care Philosophy

"My philosophy is to be altruistic with total commitment."

- Dr. Samuel Umaru, MD

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Umaru specializes in the areas of Pediatric Critical Care Medicine & Pediatrics. • See board certifications
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ • See hospitals
  • Clean Hospital
    Patients said the hospital this doctor practices at is clean. • See hospitals
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Dr. Umaru's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Umaru

4.0

4 ratings, 3 with a written review
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4 Star
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What went well
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What could be improved
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1 person found this helpful
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Mandy Gambell – Dec 19, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
  • I didn't feel respected
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Seth – Nov 30, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
2 people found this helpful
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Anthony in West Chester, PA – Dec 28, 2015
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About Me

care philosophy

My philosophy is to be altruistic with total commitment.

  • Pediatric Critical Care Medicine

  • Critical Care Medicine

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • Ahmadu Bello University / College Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Pediatrics®
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Pediatric Critical Care Medicine
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Pediatrics
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Locations

Practice

Lehigh Valley Hospital-Transplant Center1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd Allentown, PA 18103
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The Austin Diagnostic Clinic Pharmacy12221 N Mopac Expy Ste 100 Austin, TX 78758
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LVPG Pediatric Specialists Neurology1210 S Cedar Crest Blvd Ste 2400 Allentown, PA 18103
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OfficeI-78 Allentown, PA 18105
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • St. David's North Austin Medical Center

    12221 N Mopac Expy
    Austin, TX 78758
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Critical Care Award™ (2025, 2024)

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

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

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

    View all awards

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

    81%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    3% lower than the national average

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

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Lehigh Valley Hospital-Cedar Crest

    1200 S Cedar Crest Blvd
    Allentown, PA 18103
    Recipient of 13
    hospital awards

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025)

    Top 5% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality

    View all awards

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

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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