RodneyAntonSamaanMD

Cardiology • Van Nuys, CA

Non-Invasive Cardiology

Cardiologist, Founder: ProgressiveMD Los Angeles, California

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Office
14600 Sherman Way
suite 215
Van Nuys, CA 91405
Phone+1 818-538-7402

Fax+1 877-991-4121

Summary

I am a board certified cardiologist with interests in preventive cardiology, sports medicine, aging and wellness, and adolescent cardiology. I also have a growing interest in technology many influences on healthcare systems and the delivery of health.

Clinical Expertise

Lipid metabolism disorders, Echocardiography, Preventive cardiology, Sports medicine, Transradial approach, Adolescent and sports medicine cardiology, Nuclear cardiology, General cardiology, Peripheral vascular disease, Diabetes mellitus, Cardiac CT / MRI

Education & Training

New York Medical College at St Vincent's Hospital and Medical Center of New YorkFellowship, Cardiovascular Disease, 2010
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterChief Residency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2006 - 2007
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterResidency, Internal Medicine/Pediatrics, 2003 - 2007
Case Western Reserve University/University Hospitals Cleveland Medical CenterInternship, Internal Medicine, 2003 - 2004
University of Kentucky College of MedicineClass of 2003
University of Alabama at Birmingham School of Public HealthMPH, 1996 - 1998
Centre CollegeBS, 1992 - 1996

Certifications & Licensure

CA State Medical License 2011 - 2025
KY State Medical License 2010 - 2025
HI State Medical License 2022 - 2024
NY State Medical License 2007 - 2016
IN State Medical License 2011 - 2013
OH State Medical License 2003 - 2008
American Society of EchocardiographyEchocardiography
American society of nuclear medicineNuclear

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification athenaClinicals EHR, athenahealth, Inc, 2013
Severe Widening of the QRS complex, Left Ventricular Depression, Syncope Induced by Propafenone Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation 12th Annual Residents and Fellows Research Paper, 2009
Student Development Council Scholarship University of Kentucky College, 2001
Beale Family Medicine Scholarship University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 1999
National Arab American Fellowship Scholarship National Arab, 1999
National Delta Omega Honorary Public Health Society University of Alabama at Birmingham, School of Public Health, 1998
National Phi Alpha Theta Centre College (Honorary Historical Society), 1995
First Prize Centre College Literary Photo Contest Centre College Literary, 1995
Goodwill Scholarship Centre College, 1994
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Clinical Trials

Safety and Efficacy of AT-001 in Patients With Diabetic Cardiomyopathy Start of enrollment: 2019 Sep 20
Active, not recruiting
Phase 3
EMPACT-MI: A Study to Test Whether Empagliflozin Can Lower the Risk of Heart Failure and Death in People Who Had a Heart Attack (Myocardial Infarction) Start of enrollment: 2020 Dec 16
Completed
Phase 3
A Study to Evaluate Efficacy and Safety of ALN-AGT01 in Patients With Mild To-Moderate Hypertension Start of enrollment: 2021 Jul 07
Active, not recruiting
Phase 2
Zilebesiran as Add-on Therapy in Patients With Hypertension Not Adequately Controlled by a Standard of Care Antihypertensive Medication (KARDIA-2) Start of enrollment: 2021 Nov 05
Active, not recruiting
Phase 2
Artificial Intelligence Mobile Health Trial Of A Digital Platform To Optimize GDMT Using Wearable Sensors Start of enrollment: 2020 Jan 27
Active, not recruiting
Not Applicable
Benefits of Microcor in Ambulatory Decompensated Heart Failure Start of enrollment: 2019 Nov 01
Completed
Not Applicable
A Research Study to Look at How Ziltivekimab Works Compared to Placebo in People With Heart Failure and Inflammation Start of enrollment: 2023 May 08
Recruiting
Phase 3
A Study to Assess Safety & Effectiveness of Tovinontrine in Chronic Heart Failure With Reduced Ejection Fraction (Cycle-1-REF) Start of enrollment: 2024 Feb 13
Recruiting
Phase 2
Safety & Effectiveness of Tovinontrine in Chronic Heart Failure With Preserved Ejection Fraction (Cycle-2-PEF) Start of enrollment: 2024 Feb 13
Recruiting
Phase 2
A Study to Investigate the Effect of Lepodisiran on the Reduction of Major Adverse Cardiovascular Events in Adults With Elevated Lipoprotein(a) - ACCLAIM-Lp(a) Start of enrollment: 2024 Mar 05
Recruiting
Phase 3
The Effect of Retatrutide Once Weekly on Cardiovascular Outcomes and Renal Function in Adults Living With Obesity (TRIUMPH-OUTCOMES) Start of enrollment: 2024 Apr 30
Recruiting
Phase 3
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

6 citations
Syncope, widened QRS interval, and left ventricular systolic depression: coincident with propafenone therapy for atrial fibrillation.
Rodney A. Samaan, Hezekiah O. Sobamowo, Frank Tamburrino, Richard Grodman, Nidal Isber
Texas Heart Institute Journal. 2010-01-01

Journal Articles

Are provider self efficacy and attitudes related to cardiovascular prevention associated with better treatment outcomes?
Litaker, D., Watts, B., Samaan, Ober, S., Lawrence, R, Translational Research
Severe Widening of the QRS complex, Left Ventricular Depression, Syncope Induced by Propafenone Treatment for Atrial Fibrillation.
Samaan, RA. Sobamowo, E. Tamburrino, F. Grodman, R. Isber, N, Texas Heart Journal
Reflections as the First Year Ends: What the Past Holds for the Future.
Samaan, RA, Cardiology (compendium magazine of JACC)
Resident Does Rounds with Medical News Unit: AMC/NOMA member learns the business of media at ABC News.
Samaan, RA, Cleveland Physician Magazine
Can we save the brain?
Labarthe, D., Samaan, RA, Alziehmers and Dementia
Reflux Disease (GERD) in Loue S., Sajatovic.
Samaan, R, The Encyclopedia of Aging and Public Health, 1st edition New York: Springer Publishing Company
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Abstracts/Posters

A Computer Primer: Data Mining and Analysis using the Internet.
Samaan, RA, National Association for School-Based Health Care Annual Meeting, Washington, DC
Overview of Radial Angiography.
Samaan, R, National Arab American National Medical Conference, NYC, NY

Other

A Closer Look at Peripartum Cardiomyopathy.
Samaan, RA, Staten Island Advance
http://www.silive.com
Calcium Score: Early Sign of Heart Disease.
Samaan, RA, Staten Island Advance
http://www.silive.com
Commentary: CNBC News
Samaan
http://video.cnbc.com/gallery/?video=3000148189

Press Mentions

Meet Rodney Samaan of ProgressiveMD in Mission HillsSeptember 18th, 2017
Video: With Mobile Monitoring for Cardiac Patients, Help Is Just a Heartbeat AwayAugust 1st, 2016
Vascular and Leg Center Utilizing Unique ProcedureOctober 24th, 2015

Research History

ABC News Medical Unit, InternInternship in medical research on newsworthy medical topics, discussions with researchers, synthesize and prepare background medical information for ABC programs2005 - 2005
EIS (Epidemic Information Surveillance) Intern, Center for Disease Control, Division of Cardiovascular Disease, Atlanta, GADr. Darwin Labarthe, MD, PhD. Literature review regarding the interaction between cardiovascular disease and cognitive impairment. Acknowledged in review article: Can we save the brain? A public health question. Alzheimer’s and Dementia, Volume 3, Issue 2, Pages S65-69. D Labarthe2003 - 2003
Intern, Robert Graham Institute on Health Policy, Washington, DC, Dr. Larry Green, MDPerformed research analysis on maternity care services provided by Family Physicians2002 - 2002
Research Assistant, University of Kentucky College of Medicine, Lexington, KY and Mondana,, EcuadorDesigned and participated in a research study to collect data regarding ambulatory diagnosis statistics from a clinic in the Amazon region of Ecuador (see publications)2000 - 2000
Research Assistant, Centre College Department of Biology, Dr. Randy Hunt, PhDResearch on the sexual behaviors of leafhoppers (see presentations)1994 - 1996
Research Assistant, Universitat de Bokentur Department of Biochemistry, Vienna, Austria, Dr. Jungbauer, PhD1995 - 1995