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Virginia Beach Office
1120 First Colonial Road
Suite 100
Virginia Beach,
VA
23454
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Occupation
PHYSICIAN
“I have always considered my practice of medicine a true privilege. Developing meaningful relationships with patients over years and the challenge of applying the science and art of medicine are what drew me to my specialty of Family Medicine, and what keeps me excited about my practice every day. My plan to practice Family Medicine was present from my first day of Medical School and I have never been disappointed by my choice. Over the years I have learned that taking care of patients is really a partnership which bonds the doctor and patient and gives the relationship meaning.”
Board Certification
Family Medicine
Education
Residency
Virginia Beach General Hospital
Family Medicine
Virginia Beach, VA
1985
Internship
Riverside Regional Medical Center
Rotating Internship in Family Medicine
Newport News, VA
1983
Medical School
University of Maryland School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine
Baltimore, MD
1982
Undergraduate School
Salisbury University
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Salisbury, MD
1978
Professional Associations
American Academy of Family Physicians
Member
1982 – Present
Academic Appointment
Eastern Virginia Medical School
Associate Professor of Family Medicine
1987 – 1989
Honor Society
Phi Kappa Phi
Beta Beta Beta National Biological Honor Society
1978
Personal Interests
Dr. Samaras enjoys to travel and have visited all 50 of the United States. He has especially enjoyed exploring with his family, with whom he has had the privilege to visit Italy, Greece, Ireland and the Maritime Provinces of Canada. His favorite trip mementos are characteristic rocks from his destinations. He enjoys staying active and tries to practice what he preaches by exercising daily. Dr. Samaras has enjoyed gardening ever since receiving his first garden plot in his grandparents back yard. He is especially intrigued by tending to exotic plants and growing unusual plants from seed.
Biography
Having received his B.S. in Biology from Salisbury University and his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Maryland School of Medicine, Dr. Samaras completed his Rotating Internship at Riverside Hospital in Newport News, VA. He went on to continue his training by completing two years of Family Practice Residency Training at First Colonial Family Practice Residency Training Program of the Medical College of Virginia. Dr. Samaras joined First Colonial Family Practice as an associate in 1993. He enjoys fishing, reading, gardening and growing exotic plants from seed! He is Certified by the American Board of Family Practice and a Fellow of the American Academy of Family Physicians.