I had open heart surgery in 2016. I was only 56 years old and found out I had heart disease. That was like a death sentence for someone so young. Since that time, until a year ago, I never felt quite right or 100%. In October 2023, I had two heart events that put me in Holy Cross Hospital in Los Angeles. My blood pressure was insanely high and I had trouble breathing. Dr. Rodney Samaan was assigned to me as my cardiologist for my stay. He was able to diagnose my symptyms and what medications would help me. Since my release from the hospital, I have been in Dr. Samaan's care. The combination of prescriptions, vitamins and an active health plan, I have felt much better than I ever have. As long as I follow his direction, I am able to do things in my life that I was limited to before. His staff is courteous, professional and compassionate. Dr. Samaan is always reachable, which for someone who has a heart condition like me, is it imperative. I would never trust any other Doctor as much as I trust Dr. Samaan. read more

One of the worst medical experiences I've had. Leaving a one-star review is not something I do often, but this was warranted. I came to this office for a heart concern and general internal medicine support. While the staff and doctor were amiable, this review isn't about personalities - it's about the professionalism and operations of the practice. At one point, the office even left me a voicemail clearly meant for another patient which is a HUGE privacy/competency concern. I arrived for my first appointment, filled out forms, and waited in an empty waiting room for AN HOUR. One person came in after me yet was seen first. I got tired of waiting and said I was gonna leave. Suddenly a room was available. I was told the wait was long as rooms were occupied, yet I never saw a single patient exit (and one magically became available? Interesting!). While in with the doctor, I explained my heart and general health concerns. He listened to my heart for maybe 2 seconds. After that "thorough" exam, he reviewed labs I brought in, listed off supplements to take, and suggested I buy them directly from him (red flag). I found some of his conclusions odd so I reviewed the labs when I got home and realized he read them incorrectly and prescribed things for issues I don't have. If he didn't understand the labs, he should've said so instead of prescribing inaccurately. He recommended a blood draw in-office. I mentioned that cortisol testing should be done in the morning and while fasting, but my appointment was in the afternoon and I had eaten. He said it was still fine. I gave him a list of labs I needed, and he said those would be ordered along with others he felt necessary. I had the labs drawn and left. When the results came back from Quest, there were immediate issues. Some tests couldn't be completed due to "no suitable specimen received" (whether this was the office's fault or Quest's, I don't know - but this has never happened in all my years doing labs there). Cortisol also came back flagged. Shocker! Multiple labs I was told would be ordered were missing. When I asked the office about it, I was told they had been ordered and there must've been a mistake. I called Quest myself and found out they were never ordered. When I spoke to the office again, I was then told that the doctor didn't feel comfortable ordering them in the first place. So I caught them in a lie. I was lied to by both the doctor (who said he'd order the labs), and by the staff (who said the labs were ordered when they weren't). This is how they operate? YIKES. Additionally, the doctor never went over the labs that did come back. Does this practice expect patients to review them on their own? I had to upload mine into ChatGPT to interpret them for me. The whole point of labs is to inform a care plan with your doctor. The doctor said he would "help me," offered "solutions," and suggested labs, yet followed through on none of it. Contacting the office was difficult. Calls went unanswered 9/10 times. When I finally got through after multiple attempts, I shared what Quest had told me. That's when I was informed the doctor won't order the missing labs he initially said he would. I requested that it be documented in my chart that my request for these labs was denied by the physician. I was then told he could no longer help me (after previously stating--completely unprompted--that he would), and that I should see another doctor. Once I began advocating for myself, it became clear this office does not respond well to informed or proactive patients. At best, this experience was disorganized. At worst, it felt dishonest. If you have a straightforward concern and don't plan to ask many questions, maybe this is the right place for you. If you value transparency, honesty, clear communication, and take an active role in your health, I'd look elsewhere. All of the above are facts and not opinion. I shared in detail because I believe patients deserve transparency. I have records and documentation of what I mentioned should the need arise or there be any attempt to refute this review. read more

Dr Samaan been my doctor for 5 years . And I love him . Not only he took care of me when I had a stroke . But recently he caught my dad blockage . If you want a good Dr I highly recommend him . Your not only a good hands but he will be there outside the office. Dr Samaan like I said I can't thank you enough for saving my dad life . And also treating me when I had a stroke read more

Dr Samaan is the best doctor I have seen. He is intelligent , kind, humble and really cares about his patients. Under his care my health has changed to be the best I can expect. He is a life saver. I consider myself very fortunate to be his patient. If you look for a smart , caring , professional cardiologist , he is the one to choose. read more

Well-read, brilliant and empathetic! I am in the medical field and it's rare to find someone as talented and passionate as Dr. Samaan. I have referred family and friends to him and we all agree that he is fantastic! read more

Dr Samaan... Amazing doctor. I was diagnosed with COVID March 26th. I needed a new doctor since my old doctor was all the way in century city. I need to have a doctor that I can communicate with and that I trust 100%... Dr. Samaan is all that and more. He genuinely cares about you and spends the time needed. The patient ally portal is away to communicate with the doctor almost like text. This is the BEST! Now the staff, Omg they're all so caring! Maria who's at the front desk has been the most helpful and sweetest women. Always going above and beyond to make sure that I am okay. Also, my therapist she is very patient and caring. THANK YOU ALL!! read more

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Dr Samaan is the absolute best. He's treated my husband and I over the years. I thank Progressive Health for their services and ability to treat us fully, humanely and thoroughly. Under their care my husband thrived many more years than anticipated. So blessed to be under your care. read more

Unfortunately I became involved with Dr Samaan, I was eager to explore the possibility of participating in a clinical trial, after being plagued with a long term family issue that has claimed the lives of family members and haunts my children, hypertension. It's a shame that he let his disposition and or unchecked hypertension issues interferes with his work. After multiple visits to his office and considerable efforts to satisfy his list of conditions he abruptly stormed out of his office, even his staff was shocked by his strange behavior. I asked for a list of the meds I'd be given. Too bad, a great program mixed with his challenges made for surreal experience. read more

Dr. Samaan is hands down, the best and most brilliant cardiologist our family has ever encountered. First, he practiced as an internist and later became a cardiologist. Patients anywhere will be hard pressed to find that combo in a practicing physician. Dr. Samaan's hands-on approach to turning my Dad's health around from a very critical place was a relief to our family. He is not just personable as a doctor. You can see first hand, he loves what he does, he cares about his patients, and he doesn't run his patients thru his practice like other doctors just to make money. He us hands on and his knowledge balancing medications with supplemental treatment is second to none. I am so grateful to have found him to care for my Dad when other cardiologists we experienced were unavailable and careless. Nowadays, it is hard to get a doctor on the phone anymore. Not Dr. Samaan. He is always present and available to his patients. A class act that other physicians could learn from. read more

My husband found Dr. Samaan after having severe heart palpitations and a "leaky" feeling that wouldn't go away. He was able to get an appointment as a new patient within a week. Dr. Samaan immediately had suspicions of what the health issues might be and didn't waste time getting the appropriate tests and medications ordered. Within a few months, after the testing and a few procedures, Dr. Samaan was able to fully diagnose and treat my husband's condition. The experience has been so uplifting, educational, and reassuring that my husband decided to switch to Dr. Samaan for primary care. Dr. Samaan is incredibly intelligent and embraces continual learning. One of the many reasons I decided to go with him as my own primary care doctor as well. Dr. Samaan is reasonable and honest. He'll always talk to you like a regular person and ensure you understand what's going on with your body. What's even better, HE LISTENS! He really takes into account what you tell him and he wants to work with you. It's a two-way road of communication, not a five minute "uh-huh" and prescription renewal session. He's interested in your overall health and mental wellbeing, not just vitals. Dr. Samaan is EXCEPTIONAL all the way around and we'd highly recommend him to anyone who needs a primary care physician or a cardiac specialist. read more

Dr. Samaan spent a lot of time to listen to my specific condition, and he was very responsive and helpful via his patient portal, which other doctors don't tend to check as readily. I liked that he worked with my specific concerns and was able to pull in some more holistic knowledge to recommend other vitamins and nutrients I might be lacking. The symptoms I've been having are complex and I'm working with a lot of providers to figure everything out, but I feel confident that all of the cardiovascular aspects of my condition have been addressed.. read more

After suffering a heart attack, Dr. Samaan has been great to work with. He's extremely accessible for any questions or concerns that I have. (And I had a TON) Dr. Samaan's recommended diet is amazing. I feel great and now I find myself having an unbelievable amount of energy. Dr. Samaan & staff are amazing! I would highly recommend Dr. Samaan as your cardiologists. read more

Having lost my previous cardiologist, I found Dr. Samaan, set up an initial exam and was very happy with his thorough and thoughtful care. He took his time, taking detailed care and interest in my health and lifestyle needs. Beyond Dr. Samaan's traditional medical advice, he is versed in nutrition and wellness care. Dr. Samaan is very responsive. His portal provides easy access if you need to ask him a question or have a medical concern. I highly recommend him. Paul Z read more

As this is a review for a doctor, I will not get very specific. I just started seeing Dr Samaan and he has provided more input for my health and well being than many other doctors I have been to. He and his staff are very friendly and responsive. I plan to continue to see him. read more

In May 2017, my mother who was 95 years old at the time felt weak. Doctors from Holy Cross hospital told me her aortic valve was not functioning efficiently due to calcium build up as a result of old age. She was referred to Dr. Rodney Samaan for further evaluation and treatment. I'm so grateful to have found him. Dr. Samaan is one of the nicest and kindest doctors I know. He is very personable, responsive, and accommodating. He treated my mom for almost 2 years and referred us to Dr. Raj Khandwalla in Cedars Sinai who teamed up with Dr. Raj Makkar who successfully performed a TAVR (transcatheter aortic valve replacement) surgery. I will forever be grateful to these doctors, we will be celebrating mom's 97th birthday next week. Dr. Samaan is still actively involved in my mom's recovery and cardiac rehabilitation. read more

My husband and I both switched to Dr Samaan from Facey. We were not satisfied with our previous primary Dr and my husbands health was deteriorating. Another pill was not what we needed or wanted! Dr Samaan ran tests, did blood work and after a several months felt my husband needed to be hospitalized to find out what was going on with him! Turned out to be a problem with his brain and not his legs! I am positive that he has saved my husbands life and we will have many more years together! I am exceeding happy with my care under Dr Samaan as well. I am thankful we found him! read more

Dr Samaan is a very good doctor and he listens very intently and I think he really cares for his patients. I think he believes in a holistic approach as well as the necessary medicines and has a great memory of last visit and symptoms and things like that. The staff is also very nice and very attentive. read more

Dr. Samaan is a treasure - he should be teaching office practice manners to medical residents just before they finish their clinicals. Most importantly, he listens and does not interrupt. He's not judgmental. He's instructive without being preachy or talking over my head (or down to me as if I'm a child). He goes over all options for treating or preventing issues. He's got a marvelous sense of humor and isn't afraid to employ it. He's 21st century to the max - responding to email via the patient portal system. He has office hours on SATURDAY. He's confident, inspires confidence in his advice, and yet, he's egoless. Don't be put off by the fact that he shares office space with a cardio rehab center in a building that is in need of a face lift - it makes perfect sense financially and we get to see him on a Saturday. AND, your budget won't need an emergency infusion of cash. He's a rarity in today's climate of greed. He's taking care of his own quality of life in addition to caring about each of his patients. His memory is amazing. With his roster of patients, he still remembers small details of my life and asks about them during most visits. Like I said: he's a treasure. read more

Rodney has been an amazing doctor I went to him first when I had high blood pressure and very quickly we got to the cause and onto treatment my blood pressure is now a lot lower and if I've got to say anything about Dr Samaan it will be that he is always there for you and up with his technology so you can easily get hold of him I highly recommend him read more

Dr. Samaan is the most incredible cardiologist. He truly cares about his patients. He listens and provides answers to all of your questions, no matter how long it takes. He will go the extra mile to make sure that you get the appropriate treatment. He recommends treatment before something becomes a greater issue unlike many other doctors. He deserves 10 stars! Don't think twice and go see Dr. Samaan!! read more

I have been dealing with having the Covid virus since March 23. Not only did I have every symptom the virus gives you and I was short of going to the hospital on a ventilator, which I did not want to do. With the help of my dear doctor friend Hillel, I found Dr. Samaan. At that point, I was relapsing with the virus, and feeling very scared. Dr. Samaan and I discussed my situation, and he decided to put me on a medicinal protocol to get better. And its working!!! On top of that, with only a short conversation on the phone and never having met in person, he has not only helped me get better but keeps on checking on me to see how my progress is. In all my life, I have never been treated so kindly and thoughtfully as from Dr. Samaan. You truly are a medical hero in my book Dr. Samaan. In a world of repairing hearts, you are a treasure. I wish all doctors were like you. I look forward to meeting you one day!! read more

Really great doctor! I went to see Dr. Samaan for the first time recently. I had very high blood pressure and my primary doctor had me on the wrong medication with "no other options." Dr. Samaan immediately put me on new meds, with little to no side effects, and my blood pressure is normal again. He also recommended dietary and lifestyle changes and checked my heart to ensure no long term damages. His responsiveness and care has been outstanding. read more

From day one, we couldn't have been happier with the way we were treated by Dr Samaan. He listened carefully to the issues addressed all of them and provided solutions when they were available. He was so compassionate and knowledgeable. Never met someone with such a great "bedside" manner. Highly recommend him and so thankful that God put him in our life! HE'S THE BEST!!! read more

Although he's My "heart" doctor. He still helps me out with other medical questions I have. He doesnt always have an answer for me but, he refers & recommends alot of other good doctors in the area regarding their specialties & the problem that I may have at the time. Dr. Samaan goes out of his way to make time to see his patients. I mean what Dr. do you know of makes time to see a patient on a holiday?? Yea, I know..not many! He's caring & honest. I view Dr. Samaan as if he was my family practitioner. I couldn't have asked for a better doctor. Thanks Dr. Samaan for all that you do. You're the best! read more

I went to Dr Samaan office today for the first time and I must say that I had the best experience from the moment I walked in.. Maria was very helpful and informative . Not to mention Dr Samaan he gave me soo much information and made me feel soo much better for what I had gone in too I highly recommend coming to this office you will want to leave a review after your visit thank youuu sooo much Dr Samaan once again!! read more

Dr. Samaan is the best doctor my dad has gone too. He really goes above and beyond to help

I've never had a more positive experience with any other physicians office. Dr. Samaan's staff is friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable, I've never had to wait longer than 5 minutes or so to be seen, and there I can always schedule an appointment with only a few days notice. Dr. Samaan himself is very attentive, he goes above and beyond the level of care most other physicians provide, he takes his time with me and really seems to listening to what I have to say to get to the root of any issue I might have. I owe him a debt of gratitude read more

Doctor Samaan is extremely knowledgeable and keeps up with the newest medical literature. Highly recommend him, really a great Dr. who cares for his patients read more

I've been seeing Dr. Samaan since developing a blood clot in my leg back in February. He is a very caring doctor and spends time listening to your complaints and making recommendations to improve your overall health as well as addressing the primary medical issue. Excellent doctor - would definitely recommend. read more

Best of the Best as I met any physician. When you are Infront of him it seems your elder brother advising you.

Dr. Samaan is great! He really helped me figure out what was happening when I was having chest pains and his prescriptions were spot-on and immediately alleviated the chest pains. Then he gave me a great diet regimen that helped me solve the problem completely. He also wrote a book about the kind of food you should eat for a healthy heart! It is fascinating to read and has definitely helped me understand what different foods can do to your body. I'm now totally out of the woods and with his suggested diet and supplements I'm sure it will never come back! Thanks Doc! read more

Dr. Samaan an amazing professional and human being. He goes out of his way for his patients! He has been treating my mom for many years and always looking for ways to improve her health. He sits down and listens to her. She has been hospitalized many times and he is always the first to get there. He is always on top of her care, going above and beyond.The staff is very friendly and attentive. It is an overall Great experience every time during her appointments !! IF YOUR LOOKING FOR A GREAT CARDIOLOGIST THIS IN THE ONE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! read more

Until recently, Dr. Samaan used to be my mother's primary physician, and we were extremely thankful to know him. Recently with changes in insurance, we are forced to look for a new doctor, but I don't believe he is replaceable! He is a very caring, intelligent and professional physician, and just a fabulous, trustworthy and unassuming person overall. He genuinely cares about his patients, listens to their concerns, puts them at ease, asks the right questions, and prescribes the best line of testing and treatment. Thank you for keeping your finger on the pulse in my mom's recent serious health scare. She is finally stable again. For someone who has been so fearful of doctors her entire life, my mother actually misses her routine appointments with Dr. Samaan! read more

5 years ago, I was in intensive care for several weeks. No one was confident in a full, yet even a partial recovery for me. Dr. Samaan alongside the other doctors determined I had septic shock. During the time when I could not be an advocate for myself, Dr. Samaan's skill, practice, knowledge, and care brought my health back to a good standing. After my severe diagnosis, I continue to use Dr. Samaan as my cardiologist. Throughout my recovery, he not only treats me with value as a patient, but I feel respected and cared for as a person. His treatment has not only kept me alive, but has given me a quality of life. My family would never have expected to see me make such a successful recover, and I am not confident I would have made it this far without Dr. Samaan, and give all of the credit to him for that. I absolutely recommend Dr. Samaan to anybody looking for a cardiologist. He provides the best care to his patients, and even with health challenges, I believe he makes his patients feel as comfortable and valued as possible. read more