Sam Samaan

Sam Samaan, M.D., is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Radiology at Baylor College of Medicine. His roles include diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine, with a focus on molecular imaging and PET/CT. He holds certifications from the American Board of Nuclear Medicine and the American Board of Radiology.

• Education:
  • Fellowship in Nuclear Medicine at University of Pennsylvania (2015)
  • Residency in Nuclear Medicine at Providence Hospital (2014)
  • Diagnostic Radiology Internship at St Joseph Mercy Oakland (2010)
  • Transitional Year MD from Ross University (2008)

His research interests span diagnostic and therapeutic nuclear medicine, molecular imaging, and medical education. He has contributed to advancements in SPECT-CT applications, pulmonary embolism characterization, and neurolymphomatosis imaging. His work emphasizes optimizing imaging protocols for specialized populations like pregnant patients and orthopaedic surgery patients.

Dr. Samaan is affiliated with the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging, reflecting his expertise in nuclear cardiology, oncology imaging, and radiopharmaceutical therapy.