HE is my doctor. He's rad. I can tell him anything without worry of judgement. He cares. His staff always fits me in the day after i call him. He focuses on my problem & he's intent & resourceful in finding a resolution. He's current & knowledgeable and still humble at the same time. His hands are healing and i trust him with my body/health. I would refer him to my own Mama if she were still alive today (God rest her soul). Dr. Samawi has never fallen short of the bar with me and I definitely have my share of ailments to tend to. TO SAM: I'm not the Dr's family BUT a patient who rely's upon him for the treatment of my health. I'm not sure what kind of doctor that you're in need of but he is merely general practice. Sam, you can always look into mental health professionals if need be, but don't knock my doc just cause he doesn't specialize in your NEEDS. Ijs. Thanx Doc.;) read more

The office staff is a tour de force of incompetence. I'm updating my original review b/c I have had more experience with the office staff now. They have now made SIX mistakes in either lab tests or prescriptions. Worse, when I call to find out what's happening, they lied to me once, and on 2 occasions, they reported that they had had a problem but they didn't follow up to solve the problem or notify me. To his credit, Dr. Samawi did respond to my concerns, but the response was that the office staff was not his--they are managed by his partner. Oh..well then. That makes me feel better about not getting my prescription. Now, several months after my appointment, I get a call from someone in the office saying that Dr. Samawi didn't get all the insurance info he needed (seems like the **office staff** should get the insurance info--does no one take responsibility in this practice?) so I need to come in. Can you tell me what you need and I'll give it to you over the phone? No. Can you mail me something and I will fill it in and mail it back? No. So now they are up to seven mistakes and want ME to come to THEM to fix their latest. Unbelievable. The trust-o-meter is pegged on "none." read more

After we moved into a new neighborhood, I wanted a doctor/hospital within walking distance of our home. After researching and reading reviews of neighborhood doctors/hospitals, I came across Dr. Samawi. My husband and I are very thankful/grateful to have stumbled across this doctor and his attentive staff. Everyone is the best as is Dr. Samawi. He's the best doctor we've had in quite a while. He's cool, understanding, compassionate, focused, helpful, on time, and he actually listens and relays feedback and sometimes some of his own personal adventures/experiences too. Dr. Samawi is not just a doctor. He's a friend who cares and offers sound advice without being crude/rude nor full of ultimatums/scare tactics. We sing high-praises to Dr. Samawi to all of heaven and beyond. Dr. Samawi is truly an angel in disguise. If you don't believe me, just take a gander at his glowing smile. :) read more

Dr. Samawi and the staff were kind and cordial to me on my first visit and offered me great personal advice.

Dr. Samawi is my PCP and though ive never gotten in to see him i recommended my fiance to get him as his primary. Let me tell you... I've never been to another doctors office who is right to the point and always happy to answer any of your questions/concerns. He takes his time and makes sure you leave his office without any questions! thank you Dr. Samawi :) read more

They gave me a big bruise when they withdraw blood. Also they wanted to charge my insurance for two visits when I only went one time. Front desk receptionist very un professional, I could hear full conversation with patients over the phone. I found a new doctor. read more

Recently, after switching insurance plans, I needed to pick a new primary care physician and on the list was Dr. Samawi. I could not scroll past the option fast enough. In trying to vet other doctors, I came across this Yelp page and felt so much that I had no choice but to finally leave my first review. See, Dr. Samawi was my first doctor when I moved to town (when I had the worst insurance in the world) and I found him amiable enough when I'd come in for my yearly exams and when I started feeling pain on the left side of my torso, I wanted to get it checked out. They sent me to another location to have an ultrasound done and a few days later I got the results from Dr. Samawi's office: gallstones. Which was strange, since the gall bladder is on the RIGHT side of the body, but doctor knows best, right? So, at Dr. Samawi's instruction, I went ahead and booked an appointment with a(n expensive) gastroenterologist who brought me in and looked over my previous ultrasounds and did a quick once over. He said that while, yes, I had some gallstones, given that the pain was in my left side, he suspected it had much more to do with the 5cm ovarian cyst on my left ovary. Despite this being more than a MONTH after I had my ultrasound done, a MONTH after I'd spoken with Dr. Samawi's office, this was the FIRST time I'd heard about this. Dr. Samawi and his office failed to inform me of this OPERABLE-SIZED cyst on the side of my body where I was reporting pain. After a month of it continuing to grow, during which time I found it difficult to sit upright for any significant period of time without pain shooting down my left leg, I finally got the answers I deserved from an unnecessary visit with a specialist who was apparently the first person to bother actually examining my ultrasound results with any care. Soon after, the cyst painfully burst on its own, a fact confirmed by another expensive ultrasound. Perhaps unsurprisingly, I never went back to Dr. Samawi's office. I am, however, still paying off the medical bills related to their malfeasance. Congrats to all the people who get good care from Dr. Samawi. I only hope this negligence never befalls you. read more

Dr. Samawi doesn't disclose the fees involved per visit... Over $300 for new patients and $100 per visit after that! Shame on you Dr. If the cost per visit doesn't bother you, he is a pretty good doctor. read more

THE WORST STAFF. Dr. Samawi is an amazing doctor hands down, but his staff are a different story. They are very disorganized, have no courtesy, and forgetful. Since May 1st, I called his staff to check on my referrals because I switched medical groups on Roger's request, and for 3 phones calls (1-2 weeks apart) they would say "We haven't submitted the referral yet." On the 3rd call I finally made them submit the referral while I was on the phone. Two and a half weeks go by and I call them up again wondering why I haven't heard back about my referral. I had to let the phone ring literally 20 times before someone picked up without even saying "Sorry for the long wait we are swamped at the moment"... I let that slide and ask about my referral. They transferred me and I talked to the referrals girl about my referral and she said they submitted it to my OLD medical group. EVERY call that I talked to them I made sure they new I switched medical groups, but her excuse was that she did not know I changed medical groups. Apparently they do not communicate! It has been a month and a half now since I have been trying to get my referral through. This is just not right! If it was an emergency and I had to go see a specialist that was a life or death matter I would feel unsafe if this is how they handle things! If it was not for Dr. Samawi being a rockstar I would of given a 1-star rating and left a long time ago. I am really thinking of changing doctors though, because of the staff. If they cannot handle simple requests like these... I'm afraid to put my life in Samawi's hands if he has these people as his back-ups. read more

Very concerned about your overall health and takes the time to get to know you. Easy to understand when explaining procedures/health issues and discuss your concerns with. Office staff was knowledgeable and helpful with forms. read more

Yes! I finally found a general practitioner willing to listen, educate, and spend sufficient time with me (the patient). Similar to the doctor I had for close to 20 years (she closed her practice, and went into concierge medicine). Plus, he's honest, and makes no pronouncements "from the mount," and encourages questions. True, it was my first visit, but he spent almost an hour with me. Good start. read more

I have been a patient of Dr. Roger Samawi for over 10 years. At first I was skeptical due to my relationship with Dr.Karen Davis . I want everone to know that from the 1st encounter he was totally amazing. He calmed my fears and proved to me he was very professional. I am a member of Organized Labor; UA Local 250 and I want everyone who is a member of a Labor Union to know you will be in good hands with Dr. Samawi and our insurance is acceptable. From his very professional staff,the time it takes to see him,obtain rsults and overall care he is a great ASSET to the Long Beach community. He is very concerned about all of his Patients well being and qualty of Life.Most important, he will only give you what he knows you need,not what you want: there is a difference. read more

I forgot the nurse's name who takes your vitals, but she is really sweet and always makes the visit pleasant. Dr. Samawi is the first doctor I've had in a while who actually listens to my concerns and spends more than 2 minutes with his patients. The front desk can take a while to get through to on the phone, but they have been professional in my experience. Just a note: parking here is $2 for the first hour, so plan ahead. I'm not sure if they take card or not. The office doesn't take American Express; stick with Visa or cash. read more

I've been searching for a good physician for years. Every time I try a new doctor they're just okay. Then I went to Dr. Samawi's office & wow talk about an all around great doctor! He's patient, actually cares & knows what hes talking about! His staff is great as well! I really cant find anything negative to say. After having such a great experience I referred by whole family to him! Thank you Dr. Samawi! read more

It took me a while to find a doctor that I was comfortable with. Not only is the doctor nice to work with and easy to talk to, but his staff are amazing and they always work with me around my crazy schedule. thank you read more

I was originally a patient Dr Davis. She was fantastic so I was initially bummed when I got "inherited" by Dr Samawi. I can now say I have never had a better PCP than Dr Samawi. He listens, is non-judgemental, and got my husband in to see him. He is very personable and professional, through lung infections and broken bones he's been spectacular. read more

I scheduled an appointment to get a flu shot. I came in on a Friday morning and was in and out in a only few minutes. The shot was already ready for me when I walked and all staff were courteous and friendly. read more

Dr. Samawi and staff are fantastic. They fit me in when I was sick, are fast with calling in refills, and there is almost no wait time in the office. Dr. Samawi is great. He figured out I have allergies and I've only gotten sick once since I've been with him (about a year). The only complaint is the billing. It took almost a year to get one bill coded correctly. However, it was finally fixed. read more

OK. I saw Dr. Samawi twice. He is without a doubt one of the best medical professionals I have encountered. He is able to explain things at your level and will make sure you understand what's happening. I never felt rushed. I am so glad he was able to take me on as a new patient. read more

I went there twice and liked the professionalism and friendly approach of the doctor and staff. Best part: I waited maybe 5 minutes (total for both visits)!!!! read more

I have been a patitient of Dr. Samawi for four years. Each time I went to Dr. Samawi office his diagnoses have been correct and my problems have been properly and efficiently addressed either by Roger and his team or by a specialist. The best course of action has always been recommended. I found both the doctor and his team efficient, polite and very competent. Highly reccomended. read more

I'm over that star docking. Dr. Samawi is spectacular!

Dr. Samawi is the best family doctor I've ever had. Not only is he intelligent, but he is warm and caring. The office support is nice and every efficient. read more

Heard great things from coworkers so tried to make a new patient sick appt for daughter and thinking wouldn't be able to, to my surprise she was taken in. Rosie was so nice, gracious and helpful. Now to make an appointment for myself. read more

Looking for a great doctor... look no further! Dr. Samawi is caring and compassionate. He looks for the cause of any problem instead of trying to quick fix the symptoms and offers preventative advice, not just medicine. He is very personable and puts you at ease. You can tell he really cares! Easy to get an appointment when you need to get in. read more

Let me start by saying. 5 stars are not enough. I am probably the worst patient ever, his staff truly is remarkable and very proficient and I am more than pleased with Dr. Samawi. I had been dealing with chronic pain in my hips,knees and hands. I had been to numerous doctors, had changed PCP'S 3 times. I was very emotional my life was going down the drain. Dr. Samawi and a few referrals and FINALLY with the blood work that Dr. Samawi ordered they were able to finally figure out what was wrong. So THANK YOU I am on the road to recovery. read more

Dr. Samawi, just want to leave some positive feedback about my experience in your office. I'm not going to get into much detail because I don't want to bore anyone, but I need to say, Rosio at the front desk (sorry if misspelled) is an exceptional person and she went out of her way to accommodate me to make sure I was well taken care of. Kudos to you Dr. for having a great team behind you. read more

I was originally a Dr. Davis patient & loved her, I was scared to see DR. Samawi, as soon as I started talking to him I could tell how down to earth he was! I cannot say enough about him. He is caring, compassionate, he is non- judgmental & very professional. They most important thing is he LISTENS and takes the time to discuss & explain everything! Working in the medical field myself for many years I understand how it can be hard to get thru to a office, I have never had a problem scheduling. I have had only the best positive experience every time I have gone or called there! I HIGHLY recommend DR. Samawi!!!! read more

I will preface this by saying that yes, the phone exchange can be a frustrating thing, but at least there is some type of answering service when the front desk is not available. They do have to eat lunch after all, and legally, they need a break! Having said that, i have never had an issue with Dr. Samawi, or any of his amazing staff team members. I always feel like Dr. Samawi takes his time with me, and is not in a rush to just get me in and out of my appointment time. I have been to 3 visits, and this treatment has been consistent. As a matter of fact, he is the quintessential balance of science meets homeopathy. He is not going to prescribe it, if he doesn't think you need it, and will give a chance for other options, if that is what needs to happen first. If you are lucky enough to be able to be a part of his practice and experience the awesome treatment he and his staff provide, then consider yourself extremely blessed! read more

Update from my 2/16 review. Thank you doctor for responding so thoroughly to my original review and updating me. I have updated my rating to 5 stars based on this new information and your willingness to take action on my complaint. It is unfortunate that staff members from other doctors in your office suite are mistaken for representing your practice, but I am relieved to learn that your staff is focused on customer satisfaction. I will keep this in mind when speaking with the office in the future. Also, I'd like to thank you for the clarification of the patient database system you use and although I understand the constraints on your practice, it would be nice to have a more personal connection in the future :-) read more

I'm glad I came to Dr. Samawi. I showed up on time and was pretty much seen right away. I was suffering from an ear ache. He told me that it was due to fluid built-up caused by allergies. He gave me a free nasel spray and told me the cheapeast places to get my medicine. He also told me not to hesitate to call him if my symptons got worse. I got better in just a couple of days. I was just quite impressed with how much he cared about his patients. read more

i had my first visit and he took his time with me, he was a great listener and i have confidence he knows what he's doing! love this doctor! read more

The doctor is okay i guess, he's not all that like everyone says. what i really don't like are the services i get from the receptionist, she is awfully rude, always yelling when she answers the phone and always just putting them on hold. I've been there a few times and all i over hear when I'm in the waiting room is about her personal life and her weekend outings, i personally prefer to not hear about other peoples personal issues while i'm trying to get my personal health issues fixed. when i had my visit with Dr. Samawi he seemed like he was in a rush to get out of the room and then i forgot to tell him something and asked him on his way out of the room he just rolled his eyes and said to come back for another appointment because he didn't have time anymore. i personally don't like the service i got. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone. read more

Dr. Samawi is the man! Absolutely professional, caring, and explains things. I've never had a doctor that takes the time to listen, and explain the issue. I don't feel rushed out of the office every time I come, and Dr. Samawi makes me feel like we partner together to get the problem resolved. I feel very grateful to have an awesome Doctor! read more

Oh please! You cannot be talking about the same Dr. Samawi I went to. Talk about incompetent. Jeez, where should I start???? Oh, okay with his BAD ATTITUDE. The first time I met him he came in to exam room frowning and seemed distracted and bothered. He wouldn't deal with all of my issues because according to him "Medi-Cal" wouldn't approve the procedures that I needed. (Really?) okay, so let's just go with the bad knees. I saw him in June and could barely walk. The pain was excruciating. He seemed empathic to my needs and loaded me up with tons of narcotics to kill the pain and then he sent me to get x-rays. I was told that they would call me once they received the results. Weeks went by and nothing. I finally called in and the front desk person (probably an m.a.) tells me that the results came back and that there was nothing wrong with the x-rays and that there was no need to schedule a follow up appt. (What?) She would NOT give me an appt. In October when I could no longer take the pain, I made another appt. Dr. Samawi once again had an attitude and asked why it took so long for me to come back for a follow-up? What? I tried to come back for a follow-up but your front desk person wouldn't allow that. He basically called me a liar and said that his "girl" would never do that. Oh come on, why the hell would I lie about that? Then he proceeded to tell me that the x-rays showed that I had very advance arthritis in both knees with bone spurs which would explain the pain, and that it was so bad that I was going to need arthroscopy surgery to shave the spurs flat on the bone. Okay, that doesn't sound to me like "nothing" according to the idiot that gave me the info in the first place. I ended up changing to a new doctor. I requested my medical records and x-rays from Dr. Samawi office over 6 weeks ago and "Markie" the front desk clerk keeps telling me that she hasn't received a medical release yet. I've faxed it once myself and the new dr office has sent it twice. Meanwhile, I am walking around in pain all day, everyday, because they want to play games. I wouldn't recommend him to anyone, but maybe my worst enemies. He's the worst doctor and his staff is even worse. Shame on you Dr. Samawi for your lousy service and incompetence!!!!!!! read more