Dr. Bachar Samra, MD, Houston, TX | Hematologist

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About Dr. Bachar Samra

Bachar Samra, MD, is a triple board-certified hematologist and oncologist at Kelsey-Seybold. After completing his medical degree at Saint Joseph University in Beirut, Lebanon, in 2012, he relocated to New York, where he completed both an internship and Internal Medicine residency at Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital in 2014 and 2016, respectively. In 2019, Dr. Samra also completed a fellowship in Hematology/Oncology at SUNY Downstate Medical Center in Brooklyn, New York, where he also served as Chief Fellow. Then he pursued Leukemia fellowship at MD Anderson Cancer Center in 2020. Prior to joining Kelsey-Seybold in January 2025, Dr Samra practiced general Hematology Oncology at Presbyterian Healthcare Services in Albuquerque, NM and served as Adjunct Assistant Professor of medicine at the Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Samra’s passion for patient care inspired him to pursue the cutting edge of the scientific revolution in Oncology and Hematology. He provides care in all aspects of benign and malignant blood disorders and cancer, with a particular interest in hematologic malignancies, lung cancer, and community oncology. Dr. Samra’s favorite aspects of practicing medicine are the opportunities to build human connections and help people improve their health, especially in difficult times. Dr. Samra believes that showing respect, establishing a good rapport, and getting to know the patient well as a whole are vital to building a trusting patient-physician relationship. He strives to be upfront and honest from day one, listening and communicating well to set expectations and goals and empower his patients with the understanding and knowledge they need to participate in their own care decisions. Dr. Samra also aspires to provide high-quality evidence-based medicine compassionately every day. Hobbies & Interests Outside of caring for patients, Dr. Samra enjoys sports, reading, music, family time, dining out, and traveling.

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Areas of expertise

This doctor's experience enhances their expertise in similar cases. Below are the conditions or surgeries they treat most frequently.

Chronic anemia

Other popular visit reasons

Anemia

Bleeding

Clotting Disorders

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Hypercoagulation

Iron Deficiency Anemia

Iron Overload/Hemochromatosis

Leukopenia / Low White Blood Count

Anemia

Bleeding

Clotting Disorders

Deep Vein Thrombosis

Office locations

Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | Springwoods Village Campus (1 of 2)

22407 Holzwarth Rd, Spg, TX 77389

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Kelsey-Seybold Clinic | North Houston Campus (2 of 2)

15655 Cypress Woods Medical Dr, Ste 100, Houston, TX 77014

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Education and background

Practice names

Kelsey Seybold Clinic

Hospital affiliations

St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital

Board certifications

American Board of Internal Medicine
Hematology (American Board of Internal Medicine)
Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine)

Education and training

Medical School - Saint Joseph University of Beirut, Doctor of Medicine
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital, Internship
Northwell Health Staten Island University Hospital, Residency in Internal Medicine
SUNY Downstate Medical Center, Fellowship in Hematology/Oncology
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Fellowship in Leukemia

Professional memberships

American Society of Clinical Oncology
American Society of Hematology

Awards and publications

American Society of Hematology 2019 Abstract Achievement Award
NCI Community Oncology Research Program Silver Certificate of Excellence for exceptional achievement in patient enrollments in National Cancer Institute treatment and cancer control trials, 2024
Samra B, Khoury JD, Morita K, Ravandi F, Richard-Carpentier G, Short NJ, El Hussein S, Thompson P, Jain N, Kantarjian H, & Jabbour E. Long term outcome of Hyper-CVAD for Burkitt leukemia/lymphoma and high-grade B-cell lymphoma: focus on CNS relapses. Blood Advances. 2021 October. PMID 34464974
Assi T, Watson S, Samra B, Rassy E, Le Cesna E, Italiano A, & Mir O. Targeting the VEGF pathway in osteosarcoma. Cells. 2021 May. PMID 34069999
Sasaki K, Kantarjian HM, Short NJ, Samra B, Khoury JD, Kanagal Shamanna R, Konopleva M, Jain N, DiNardo CD, Khouri R, Garcia-Manero G, Kadia TM, Wierda WG, Khouri IF, Kebriaei P, Mehta RS, Champlin RE, Garris R, Cheung CM, Daver N, Thompson PA, Yilmaz M, Ravandi F, & Jabbour E. Prognostic factors for progression in patients with Philadelphia chromosome-positive acute lymphoblastic leukemia in complete molecular response within 3 months of therapy with tyrosine kinase inhibitors. Cancer. 2021 April. PMID 33793964

Languages spoken

English
French
Arabic

Provider's gender

Male

NPI number

1699115824

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Which hospital is Dr. Bachar Samra affiliated with?

Dr. Bachar Samra is affiliated with St. Luke's Health - The Woodlands Hospital.

What practice does Dr. Bachar Samra work with?

Dr. Bachar Samra works with Kelsey Seybold Clinic.

Where is Dr. Bachar Samra's office located?

Dr. Bachar Samra has 2 office locations, including in Houston and Spg, view full addresses on Dr. Samra's profile.

Which board certifications does Dr. Bachar Samra have?

Dr. Bachar Samra is certified by American Board of Internal Medicine, Hematology (American Board of Internal Medicine), and Medical Oncology (American Board of Internal Medicine).

What are common reasons for patients to see Dr. Bachar Samra?

Dr. Bachar Samra frequently sees patients for Anemia, Bleeding, Clotting Disorders, Deep Vein Thrombosis, and Iron Overload/Hemochromatosis. You can see other visit reasons for Dr. Bachar Samra on their profile.