Dr. Wasim Samara, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in Retina diseases and surgery. He obtained his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. He completed his internship at Saint Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed ophthalmology residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Wasim Samara, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in Retina diseases and surgery. He obtained his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. He completed his internship at Saint Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed ophthalmology residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, where he served as chief resident.
Dr. Wasim Samara, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist who specializes in Retina diseases and surgery. He obtained his undergraduate and medical degrees from the University of Jordan in Amman, Jordan. He completed his internship at Saint Agnes Hospital, Baltimore, Maryland. He then completed ophthalmology residency at Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, Virginia, where he served as chief resident. Dr. Samara went on to complete a two-year vitreoretinal surgery fellowship at the University of Alabama and Retina Specialists of Alabama in Birmingham.
Dr. Samara has extensive research experience, prior to his residency training, he completed two research fellowships in ocular oncology and vitreoretinal diseases at Wills Eye Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. He has authored many peer-reviewed articles and book chapters. His work was published in RETINA, Ophthalmology, and the American Journal of Ophthalmology. His work was also presented at many local and national meetings including the American Academy of Ophthalmology, the American Society of Retina Specialists, and the Association for Research in Vision and Ophthalmology (ARVO). Dr. Samara is a member of the American Academy of Ophthalmology and the American Society of Retina Specialists.
In his free time, Dr. Samara enjoys hiking, traveling, and playing tennis. He is fluent in Arabic and English.
Always very professional & pleasant.
Kind. Answered questions. Professional. Concerned about my pain level with shots and gave extra lidocaine
Great doctor! Just had my final checkup with Dr, Samara for Diabetic Retinopathy. Hes given me hope that my vision will continue to do well. I feel so lucky to have found the Taylor Retina Center and Dr, Samara.
explained everything well.
Great work! Friendly, efficient and knowledgeable. Highly recommend.
compassionate, communicates well, very smart
Gentle hands.
Very professional
Professional and thorough regarding explanation of condition and next steps for treatment.
He injected fm the top of my eye which led to more discomfort for 2 days vice side injection which is better in about 4 hours. I hope I don't have his services again.