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Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD

Specializes in: Adult Oncology and Adult Hematology
Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine
Professional interests include: thalassemia, hemolytic anemia, immune disorders, and more.
55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD is an oncologist in Boston, MA specializing in adult oncology and adult hematology. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD is affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital and MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC.

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Office Locations

Address:

55 Fruit Street
Boston, MA 02114

Some issues Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD can help you with:

Autoimmune Diseases

An autoimmune disorder happens when the immune system mistakenly attacks the tissues of its own body, causing symptoms of illness. There are more than 80 different types of autoimmune disorders. While some are very rare, others are fairly common. Combined, autoimmune disorders are one of the leading causes of death and disability in the United States, affecting approximately 24 million people.

A properly working immune system identifies foreign substances in the body that might cause illness, such as bacteria and viruses. The immune system then creates antibodies which attack the foreign substances, neutralizing them and keeping the body safe. In people with autoimmune disorders, something goes wrong with this process. For reasons that are not fully understand, the immune system creates antibodies to attack the patient's own tissues.

Symptoms of an autoimmune disorder depend on which tissue is being attacked by the immune system, but common symptoms of autoimmune disease include fever, fatigue, and a general feeling of just not being well. Autoimmune disorders are more common in women than in men, and they may run in families. Autoimmune disorders can affect various parts of the body such as blood vessels, connective tissue, endocrine glands, joints, muscles, red blood cells, skin, and many others.

It is common to have more than one autoimmune disorder at a time. Most are chronic, or life-long illnesses, although they may come and go in flares. Treatment for autoimmune disorders depends on which part of the body is being attacked. For example:

  • A type 1 diabetic whose pancreas has been damaged will need insulin.
  • A person with Hashimoto's whose thyroid has been damaged will need replacement thyroid hormones.
  • Someone with Sjogren's syndrome will need eye drops and mouth rinses to replace tears and saliva.

Many autoimmune disorders of all kinds are treated with immune-suppressing medications, such as corticosteroids (e.g. prednisone) to reduce the effect of the immune system.

Thrombocytopenia (Low Platelet Count)

Thrombocytopenia is a disorder where people have too few platelets. With too few platelets in the bloodstream, the blood is unable to properly clot. People with thrombocytopenia may experience prolonged external and internal bleeding. Large purple bruises (ecchymoses) and small red skin spots (petechiae) in the skin and mouth are common in those with thrombocytopenia. Other symptoms of the disorder include bleeding gums, blood in bodily fluids, and fatigue. Thrombocytopenia most often arises from a different condition or treatment, such as alcoholism, autoimmune disease, cancer treatments, viruses (such as Hepatitis C and HIV), bone marrow diseases (such as leukemia and aplastic anemia), enlarged spleen, and exposure to toxic chemicals. In rare cases, thrombocytopenia is inherited.

If a doctor suspects a patient has a thrombocytopenia, a complete blood count (CBC) or platelet count test helps determine the concentration of platelets in a person's blood at a given time. Thrombocytopenia can be diagnosed by hematologists using advanced tests on platelet samples. Flow cytometry tests detect abnormalities by evaluating the characteristics of a platelet sample using targeted lasers and lights.

Treatments for low platelet counts include steroids like Prednisone, that can assist with platelet production. If a patient's low platelet count is caused by spleen problems, spleen removal (splenectomy) may be recommended. To treat the prolonged bleeding caused by thrombocytopenia, doctors frequently prescribe Dempressin, a hormone that promotes blood clotting. Antifibrinolytic medications such as tranexamic acid may also aid in the promotion of clotting and the prevention of bleeding. For patients with severe platelet disorders (either low platelet count and dysfunctional platelets), blood transfusions may be prescribed. Platelet blood transfusions deliver donated platelets to patients intravenously, replenishing the volume of functioning platelets.

Patients can also modify their lifestyle to better manage their disorder and minimize complications. Patients with low blood counts should avoid blood-thinning medications, alcohol, and activities that could lead to injury. Many people with thrombocytopenia can live healthy and fulfilling lives with proper treatment and precautions.

In The News (see more mentions in the news)

“"The results of the ACTIVATE study confirm that mitapivat, through its novel mechanism of activating pyruvate kinase and thus increasing ATP levels in red blood cells, successfully addressed the...”—"Agios Announces Publication of Phase 3 ACTIVATE Study in New England Journal of Medicine Demonstrating Benefits of PYRUKYND(r) (mitapivat) for Adults with Pyruvate Kinase Deficiency", Associated Press News, April 2022
“"It just doesn't happen in healthy people out of the blue, and that's what's happening," said Dr. Hanny Al-Samkari, a hematologist and clinical investigator at Massachusetts General Hospital.”—"Blood clots and COVID-19 vaccines: How scientists are starting to unravel the rare side effect of the J&J and AstraZeneca vaccines", USA Today, April 2021
“"It just doesn't happen in healthy people out of the blue and that's what's happening," said Dr. Hanny Al-Samkari, a hematologist and clinical investigator at the Massachusetts General Hospital.”—"Florida vaccines, COVID-19 cases, deaths: What you need to know for Thursday, April 15", The Florida Times-Union, April 2021

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2017 - 2021

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD treated as an oncologist in Boston, MA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit 142
hospital care 92
inpatient care 92

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2017 - 2021

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD.

Gender
Male 12
Female 14
Ethnicity
Black / African American
Asian / Pacific Islander
Non-Hispanic White 21
Native American / Alaskan Native
Hispanic
Other
Age
85 and over 1
75 to 84 5
Less than 65 4
65 to 74 12

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD From 2017 - 2021

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD treated were hypertension, chronic kidney disease, high cholesterol and ischemic heart disease.

Hypertension 26
High Cholesterol 18
Stroke 1
Ischemic Heart Disease 18
Depression 11
Chronic Kidney Disease 21
Asthma 5
Osteoporosis 3
Heart Failure 8
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease 4
Diabetes 8
Atrial Fibrillation 5
Dementia 5
Cancer 4

Education & Training

Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine. He completed residency at Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. He is certified by the Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine and has a state license in Massachusetts.

Medical School: Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine

Residency: Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania

Board Certification: Medical Oncology, American Board of Internal Medicine

Licensed In: Massachusetts

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Massachusetts General Hospital
MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL PHYSICIANS ORGANIZATION INC

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Harvard Pilgrim Health Care, MultiPlan, Tufts Health Plan, United Healthcare, Aetna, TRICARE, Medicare, Medicaid, Humana, Railroad Medicare, Coventry, Cigna, Blue California, Beech Street, WellPoint, Medicare ACO, WellSense, Senior Whole Health, Fallon Health, Commonwealth Care Alliance, Blue Cross Blue Shield Medicare, Maine Community Health Options, Mass General Brigham Health Plan, MassHealth and WellSense NH.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Harvard Pilgrim Health Care
MultiPlan
Tufts Health Plan
United Healthcare
Aetna
TRICARE
Medicare
Medicaid
Humana
Railroad Medicare
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Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.71 out of 5 stars based on 92 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Boston, MA. 

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

Payments by Company
Agios Pharmaceuticals, Inc. $84,085 PYRUKYND
$27,944 		TIBSOVO
$2,140
$54,002
Dova Pharmaceuticals $39,441 DOPTELET
$39,441
Swedish Orphan Biovitrum AB $37,286 DOPTELET
$17,801 		Eloctate
$9,240
$10,245
Pharmacosmos Therapeutics Inc. $28,346 Monoferric
$28,346
ARGENX US, INC. $21,470 VYVGART
$16,570
$4,900
Other $38,886 DOPTELET
$4,666 		Nplate
$4,330 		Tavalisse
$3,500 		PROMACTA
$2,700 		Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine
$2,500 		Other
$21,190
Types of Payments
Consulting Fee $153,389
Honoraria $52,465
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program $24,290
Travel and Lodging $12,664
Compensation for serving as faculty or as a speaker for a medical education program $4,350
Other $2,356

Research Payments

Dr. Hanny Toban Al-Samkari, MD has received 184 research payments totaling $1,563,332.

Biography

Dr. Hanny Al-Samkari is an adult hematology and adult oncology specialist. On average, patients gave him a rating of 5.0 stars (out of 5). He is especially interested in hemolytic anemia, antiphospholipid antibody syndrome, and thalassemia. Dr. Al-Samkari is professionally affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital. He is in-network for several insurance carriers, including Blue California, Coventry, and Viant. He graduated from Washington University in St. Louis School of Medicine.

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