Samer Kanaan, MD

Dr. Kanaan specializes in thoracic surgery, minimally invasive and robotic thoracic surgery, thoracic oncology, esophageal surgery and Heller myotomy. Every effort is made to ensure a faster recovery for his patients, with measures such as small incisions. Delivery of the highest quality compassionate care is important to Dr. Kanaan.

My patients come first. I treat them as I would want my family treated.

Dr. Kanaan is currently accepting new patients and accepts a wide variety of health plans including Medicare.

Specialties

• Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery
• Thoracic Oncology

Board Certification

• Thoracic Surgery Certified
• General Surgery Certified

Organizations

• American College of Chest Physicians
• American College of Surgeons
• American Medical Association
• California Medical Association
• Orange County Medical Society
• Physician Society
• Society of Thoracic Surgeons

Awards

• Leading Physician of the World
• Top Cardiothoracic and Minimally Invasive Surgeon in California, 2014
• Jackson and Coker Cum Laude “Doctor of the Year” Finalist, 2013
• US News and World Report Top Doctors in America Award, 2012, Thoracic Surgery
• America’s Top Surgeons Award in Thoracic Surgery, 2010-2016 by Consumers Research Council of America
• Marquis Who’s Who in America Award for 2010-2016

Personal Interests

• Family time
• Soccer
• History