
Wassim Samra, MD Office and Other Patient Information
Primary Office
Office 1: Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Center
, Jacksonville, FL 32207
904.202.2754
Wassim Samra, MD Biography and Info
Wassim Samra, MD is a fellowship-trained hematologist and oncologist. Prior to pursuing a fellowship, he spent 3 years as an assistant professor dedicated to the inpatient care of patients receiving intensive chemotherapy. Training in one of the largest hospitals in the country, his experience in both the inpatient and outpatient setting has empowered him to handle the complexity, acuity, and rarity of different cancer conditions, and more importantly, granted him a unique perspective and genuine connection with his patients. He is particularly passionate about caring for patients with gastrointestinal cancers and bone and soft tissue sarcomas. His areas of expertise include:
- Esophageal Cancer
- Stomach Cancer
- Liver Cancer
- Pancreas Cancer
- Colon Cancer
- Biliary Tree Cancer
- Soft Tissue Sarcomas
- Bone Sarcomas
About Me
Traveling across to this side of the world, and devoting 20 years to medical training (medical school, residency, chief residency, faculty practice, and fellowship) were steps in pursuit of something greater than just myself. It is an honor and it is humbling to make a positive difference in someone's life and be in a position of service to fellow human beings.
I have learned a tremendous amount of lessons from my patients. I believe in their struggle and their fight with a life-changing illness. It is a personal matter to me. Innovation comes from solving problems that are personal to us. My team and I are committed to providing the best, most up-to-date, evidence-based wholesome treatment I treat my patients just as I would treat my parent or my sibling.
Florida has become my home since I first came as a visiting medical student from Syria. I spent over a decade in South Florida where I did most of my medical training. I cherish its earth, air, blue skies, and waters. I cherish the genuine friendships I've made with many of its people. So I call it home. I have a small family of my wife Maryam, baby Maryam Bella, and two kittens Waffle and Pancake. We find solace in nature and in the Atlantic waters, on top and underneath.
Specialties
- Medical Oncology
- Hematology
- Internal Medicine
Boards
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Internal Medicine)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Hematology)
- American Board of Internal Medicine (Medical Oncology)
Languages
- English
- Arabic
- Spanish
Hospital Affiliation
- Baptist Medical Center Jacksonville
- Baptist Medical Center South
- Baptist Medical Center Clay
Legal Practice Name
- Baptist MD Anderson Cancer Physicians Inc
Wassim Samra, MD Additional Information
Education & Training
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Doctor of Medicine - Medical School
Damascus University Faculty of Medicine
2002 – 2010
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Chief Resident - Residency
University of Miami
2012 – 2016
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Fellowship
University of Miami/ Jackson Health System
2019 – 2022
Publications
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Efficacy and safety of preservative-free anti-glaucomatous eye drops (dorzolamide/timolol) in ocular hypertension and/or glaucoma. PMID: 39832060
Lazreg S, Assaf AH, Abdelrahman AM, Hosny M, Shaheen MS, Shawky MM, El-Raggal TM, Abou Samra WAM, Mostafa YSE
Int Ophthalmol 2025 Jan 20. 45(1)30 doi: 10.1007/s10792-025-03411-x. Epub 2025 Jan 20.
PMID: 39832060 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Bilateral Involvement in Childhood Presumed Trematode Induced Granulomatous Anterior Uveitis. PMID: 39561032
El Nokrashy A, Allam GH, Adi A, Abou Samra WA, Elemry E, Shawky N, Hashish AM
Ocul Immunol Inflamm 2024 Nov 19. 1-7 doi: 10.1080/09273948.2024.2428422. Epub 2024 Nov 19.
PMID: 39561032 [PubMed - as supplied by publisher]
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Current use of drains and management of seroma following mastectomy and axillary surgery: results of a United Kingdom national practice survey. PMID: 37878150
Fairhurst K, Roberts K, Fairbrother P, Potter S
Breast Cancer Res Treat 2024 Jan. 203(2)187-196 doi: 10.1007/s10549-023-07042-7. Epub 2023 Oct 25.
PMID: 37878150 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Safety and efficacy of topical tacrolimus 0.03% in the management of vernal keratoconjunctivitis: a non-randomized controlled clinical trial. PMID: 37641784
Eltagoury M, Abou Samra W, Ghoneim E
Med Hypothesis Discov Innov Ophthalmol 2022 Summer. 11(2)52-63 doi: 10.51329/mehdiophthal1446. Epub 2022 Sep 23.
PMID: 37641784 [PubMed]
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Molecular annotation of extramedullary acute myeloid leukemia identifies high prevalence of targetable mutations. PMID: 36107670
Ball S, Knepper TC, Deutsch YE, Samra W, Watts JM, Bradley TJ, Chan O, Hussaini MO, Zhang L, Sweet KL, Kuykendall AT, Talati C, Padron E, Komrokji RS, Lancet JE, Sallman DA
Cancer 2022 Nov 1. 128(21)3880-3887 doi: 10.1002/cncr.34459. Epub 2022 Sep 15.
PMID: 36107670 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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HER2-enriched subtype and novel molecular subgroups drive aromatase inhibitor resistance and an increased risk of relapse in early ER+/HER2+ breast cancer. PMID: 35985932
Bergamino MA, López-Knowles E, Morani G, Tovey H, Kilburn L, Schuster EF, Alataki A, Hills M, Xiao H, Holcombe C, Skene A, Robertson JF, Smith IE, Bliss JM, Dowsett M, Cheang MCU
EBioMedicine 2022 Sep. 83104205 doi: 10.1016/j.ebiom.2022.104205. Epub 2022 Aug 16.
PMID: 35985932 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Corneal Tomographic Analysis Among Patients With Thyroid Gland Dysfunction. PMID: 34038304
Bassiouny RM, Awad EA, Gaafar W, Kyrillos FA, Abou Samra WA, Abdelhameed AG
J Refract Surg 2021 Mar. 37(3)192-197 doi: 10.3928/1081597X-20210105-03. Epub 2021 Mar 18.
PMID: 34038304 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Trabeculectomy with Ologen implant versus perfluoropropane gas bubble for open angle glaucoma in pseudophakic eyes. PMID: 33875940
Elwehidy AS, Mokbel T, Abouelkheir HY, Samra WA, Wagdy FM, Abdelkader AME
Int J Ophthalmol 2021. 14(4)510-516 doi: 10.18240/ijo.2021.04.05. Epub 2021 Apr 18.
PMID: 33875940 [PubMed]
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Does the scleral encircling band provide a protective effect against the progression of diabetic retinopathy? PMID: 31544035
Abouelkheir HY, Badawi AE, Abdelkader AM, El-Kanishy A, Saleh S, Abou Samra WA, Kasem MA, Mokbel T
Int J Ophthalmol 2019. 12(9)1408-1414 doi: 10.18240/ijo.2019.09.06. Epub 2019 Sep 18.
PMID: 31544035 [PubMed]
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Treatment of presumed trematode-induced granulomatous anterior uveitis among children in rural areas of Egypt. PMID: 30944459
El Nokrashy A, Abou Samra W, Sobeih D, Lamin A, Hashish A, Tarshouby S, Lightman S, Sewelam A
Eye (Lond) 2019 Oct. 33(10)1525-1533 doi: 10.1038/s41433-019-0428-9. Epub 2019 Apr 3.
PMID: 30944459 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Functional and anatomical evaluation of the effect of nepafenac in prevention of macular edema after phacoemulsification in diabetic patients. PMID: 30918805
Mokbel T, Saleh S, Abdelkader M, El-Khouly SE, Abou Samra W, Mamdouh M
Int J Ophthalmol 2019. 12(3)387-392 doi: 10.18240/ijo.2019.03.06. Epub 2019 Mar 18.
PMID: 30918805 [PubMed]
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Two-stage procedure in the management of selected cases of keratoconus: clear lens extraction with aspherical IOL implantation followed by WFG-PRK. PMID: 30450305
Abou Samra W, Mokbel T, Elwan M, Saleh S, Elwehidy A, Iqbal M, Ellayeh A
Int J Ophthalmol 2018. 11(11)1761-1767 doi: 10.18240/ijo.2018.11.05. Epub 2018 Nov 18.
PMID: 30450305 [PubMed]
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Analysis of the Outcomes of Combined Cross-Linking with Intracorneal Ring Segment Implantation for the Treatment of Pediatric Keratoconus. PMID: 30362837
Iqbal M, Elmassry A, Tawfik A, Abou Samra W, Elgharieb M, Elzembely H, Soliman A, Saad H, El Saman I, Saeed A, Farouk M, Tawfik T, Abou Ali A, Fawzy O
Curr Eye Res 2019 Feb. 44(2)125-134 doi: 10.1080/02713683.2018.1540706. Epub 2018 Nov 2.
PMID: 30362837 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Long-term results of Ahmed glaucoma valve implantation in Egyptian population. PMID: 29600175
Elhefney E, Mokbel T, Abou Samra W, Kishk H, Mohsen T, El-Kannishy A
Int J Ophthalmol 2018. 11(3)416-421 doi: 10.18240/ijo.2018.03.11. Epub 2018 Mar 18.
PMID: 29600175 [PubMed]
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Long-term outcome of internal limiting membrane peeling with and without foveal sparing in myopic foveoschisis. PMID: 29565695
Elwan MM, Abd Elghafar AE, Hagras SM, Abou Samra WA, Saleh SM
Eur J Ophthalmol 2019 Jan. 29(1)69-74 doi: 10.1177/1120672117750059. Epub 2018 Mar 22.
PMID: 29565695 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Fitting Tips and Visual Rehabilitation of Irregular Cornea with a New Design of Corneoscleral Contact Lens: Objective and Subjective Evaluation. PMID: 29484205
Abou Samra WA, Badawi AE, Kishk H, Abd El Ghafar A, Elwan MM, Abouelkheir HY
J Ophthalmol 2018. 20183923170 doi: 10.1155/2018/3923170. Epub 2018 Feb 1.
PMID: 29484205 [PubMed]
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Objective and subjective diagnostic parameters in the fellow eye of unilateral keratoconus. PMID: 28985735
Awad EA, Abou Samra WA, Torky MA, El-Kannishy AM
BMC Ophthalmol 2017 Oct 6. 17(1)186 doi: 10.1186/s12886-017-0584-2. Epub 2017 Oct 6.
PMID: 28985735 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Predictive Factors of the Standard Cross-linking Outcomes in Adult Keratoconus: One-Year Follow-Up. PMID: 28951783
Badawi AE, Abou Samra WA, El Ghafar AA
J Ophthalmol 2017. 20174109208 doi: 10.1155/2017/4109208. Epub 2017 Aug 29.
PMID: 28951783 [PubMed]
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Simultaneous versus Sequential Accelerated Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking and Wave Front Guided PRK for Treatment of Keratoconus: Objective and Subjective Evaluation. PMID: 28127465
Abou Samra WA, El Emam DS, Farag RK, Abouelkheir HY
J Ophthalmol 2016. 20162927546 doi: 10.1155/2016/2927546. Epub 2016 Dec 29.
PMID: 28127465 [PubMed]
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Objective and Subjective Outcome of Clear Lensectomy With Toric IOL Implantation After Corneal Collagen Cross-Linking in Selected Cases of Keratoconus. PMID: 27749500
Abou Samra WA, Awad EA, El Kannishy AH
Eye Contact Lens 2018 Sep. 44 Suppl 1S87-S91 doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000333.
PMID: 27749500 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Clinical Performance of a Spherical Hybrid Lens Design in High Regular Astigmatism. PMID: 27660920
Abou Samra WA, El-Emam DS, Kasem MA
Eye Contact Lens 2018 Sep. 44 Suppl 1S66-S70 doi: 10.1097/ICL.0000000000000326.
PMID: 27660920 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Correlation Between En Face Optical Coherence Tomography Defects of the Inner Retinal Layers and Ganglion Cell Inner Plexiform Layer Analysis After Internal Limiting Membrane Peeling for Idiopathic Full-Thickness Macular Hole. PMID: 27409504
Sabry D, El-Kannishy A, Kamel R, Abou Samra W
Invest Ophthalmol Vis Sci 2016 Jul 1. 57(9)OCT444-50 doi: 10.1167/iovs.15-18043.
PMID: 27409504 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Iatrogenic arteriovenous fistula of the breast as a complication of core needle biopsy. PMID: 25350171
Haider MH, Satpathy A, Abou-Samra W
Ann R Coll Surg Engl 2014 Nov. 96(8)e20-2 doi: 10.1308/003588414X13946184903162.
PMID: 25350171 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Assessment of ocular hemodynamics after laser in situ keratomileusis using color Doppler imaging. PMID: 23743872
Abou Samra W, Shahin M, El-Awady H, El-Rahman AA, El-Toukhy N
Int Ophthalmol 2014 Apr. 34(2)269-75 doi: 10.1007/s10792-013-9804-9. Epub 2013 Jun 7.
PMID: 23743872 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Evaluation of rigid gas permeable lens fitting in keratoconic patients with optical coherence tomography. PMID: 23392819
Elbendary AM, Abou Samra W
Graefes Arch Clin Exp Ophthalmol 2013 Jun. 251(6)1565-70 doi: 10.1007/s00417-013-2271-1. Epub 2013 Feb 8.
PMID: 23392819 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Simple mastectomy and axillary lymph node biopsy performed under paravertebral block and light sedation in a patient with severe cardiorespiratory comorbidities: proposed management of choice in high-risk breast surgery patients. PMID: 23290077
Bugelli GJ, Samra WA, Stuart-Smith K
Clin Breast Cancer 2013 Apr. 13(2)153-5 doi: 10.1016/j.clbc.2012.12.003. Epub 2013 Jan 3.
PMID: 23290077 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Argon Beam Coagulator in Breast Surgery: Effect on the Incidence of Breast Seroma. PMID: 22504976
Lefemine V, Cornish JA, Abou-Samra W
Surg Technol Int 2011 Dec. 2197-100.
PMID: 22504976 [PubMed]
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Choroidal hemodynamic in myopic patients with and without primary open-angle glaucoma. PMID: 22458651
Samra WA, Pournaras C, Riva C, Emarah M
Acta Ophthalmol 2013 Jun. 91(4)371-5 doi: 10.1111/j.1755-3768.2012.02386.x. Epub 2012 Mar 28.
PMID: 22458651 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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Granular cell tumour of the pectoral muscle mimicking breast cancer. PMID: 18775077
Patel A, Lefemine V, Yousuf SM, Abou-Samra W
Cases J 2008 Sep 6. 1(1)142 doi: 10.1186/1757-1626-1-142. Epub 2008 Sep 6.
PMID: 18775077 [PubMed]
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Effect of some arsenic antagonists on the toxicity, distribution and excretion of arsenite and arsenate in rats. PMID: 1685407
Hilmy AM, el-Domiaty NA, Kamal MA, Mohamed MA, Abou Samra WE
Comp Biochem Physiol C Comp Pharmacol Toxicol 1991. 99(3)357-62.
PMID: 1685407 [PubMed - indexed for MEDLINE]
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