Continental Who's Who

Zaki Adib Samman, MD, FACP

Zaki Adib Samman, MD, FACP is recognized by Continental Who’s Who as Top Doctor of 2018 in the field of Medicine in recognition of his role as a Hematologist-Oncologist at Mercy Clinic.

Gathering over thirty two years of experience in the field of Medicine, Dr. Samman is revered for his outstanding work and contributions to the medical industry. Dr. Samman has acted in several prestigious roles as Chief of Oncology for both Sparks Regional Medical Center and now currently at the Mercy Hospital of Fort Smith. As a prominent figure in the field, Dr. Samman has attained extensive expertise within the areas of Hematology and Oncology. When asked his advice to newcomers in the industry, Dr. Samman emphasizes that one has to be “compassionate to the patient and the family of the patient.” Attributing his success to his “love of the patient and the deep compassion for their difficult situation,” Dr. Samman is fluent in Arabic.

Throughout the course of his educational career path, Dr. Samman attended the Medical School University of Damascus. Thereafter, Dr. Samman would then go on to complete his Residency at the Atlantic City Medical Center of Internal Medicine and Englewood Hospital. He is an affiliate of Mount Sinai School of Medicine where he studied Internal Medicine. Later, Dr. Samman completed his Fellowships at the Medical College of Wisconsin – where he continued on with his medical pursuits of Hematology and Oncology.

In an effort to further enhance his professional development, Dr. Samman is an elite member of several organizations including Mercy Hospital of Fort Smith, Johnson Regional Medical Center, Sparks Regional Medical Center, Mena Medical Center, Advance Care Hospital of Fort Smith, Health South Rehab Hospital Fort Smith, Select Specialty Hospital of Fort Smith, and Sparks Van Buren.

In recognition of his professional achievements, Dr. Samman has completed a one year course in business administration for physicians, and also the recipient of the Patients’ Choice Award and Compassionate Doctor Recognition from 2012-2013.

Dr. Samman dedicates this recognition “in loving memory of my late wife, Haleh Asadi” and to his current wife, Kefeh Daas, for her “continuing love and support and the chance to be with you and talk with you.”

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