Dr. Samer Shihabi M.D.
Oncologist | Medical Oncology
2800 L St Suite 300 Sacramento CA, 95816About
Dr. Samer Shihabi is an oncologist practicing in Sacramento, CA. Dr. Shihabi specializes in the care and treatment of patients with cancer. As an oncologist, Dr. Shihabi manages and oversees the treatment of a cancer patient after he or she has been diagnosed with the disease. Oncologists will care for their patients throughout the course of the disease. Types of oncologists include medical oncologists, surgical oncologists, radiation oncologists, gynecologic oncologists, pediatric oncologists and hematologist oncologists.
Education and Training
Univ of Damascus, Fac of Med, Damascus, Syria 1991
Board Certification
Internal MedicineAmerican Board of Internal MedicineABIM
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