Provider details
Firas Al Sammarrai, MD
Specialty
Nephrology
Languages
Arabic, English
The Essence
About Me
Dr. Al Sammarrai earned his medical degree from Tikirt University — College of Medicine in Iraq and completed his residency in Internal Medicine at the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center. He then worked for approximately two years as a primary care physician in Fairfax, VA. Additionally, Dr. Al Sammarrai pursued a fellowship in Nephrology at George Washington University. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience, along with a genuine passion for medicine, to all his patients. He listens attentively and is committed to providing exceptional healthcare. Dr. Al Sammarrai is well-versed in all aspects of Nephrology and is dedicated to delivering professional care tailored to his patients’ needs.
Professional Capabilities
Conditions and Procedures
Dr. Al Sammarrai manages a broad spectrum of kidney-related conditions, including Chronic Kidney Disease, diabetic nephropathy, and acute kidney injury. He specializes in procedures such as conservative management of CKD and dialysis prevention, ensuring each patient receives targeted treatment to improve their quality of life.
Conditions I treat
Procedures I perform
- Acute Interstitial Nephritis
- Acute Kidney Injury
- Acute Tubular Necrosis
- Alport Syndrome
- Amyloid Nephropathy
- Anti Glomerular Basement Membrane Disease
- Anti Neutrophil Cytoplasmic Antibodies
- Azotemia
- Bartter Syndrome
- BK Virus Nephropathy
- Cardiorenal Syndrome
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD)
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) After Renal Transplant
- Contrast Induced Nephropathy
- Cryoglobulinemia
- Crystalluria
- Diabetes Insipidus
- Diabetic Nephropathy
- Dialysis Related Amyloidosis
- Edema
- Elevated Creatinine
- End Stage Renal Disease
- Ethylene Glycol Poisoning
- Familial Renal Amyloidosis
- Fibromuscular Dysplasia
- Focal Segmental Glomerulosclerosis
- Glomerulonephritis
- Glomerulonephropathy
- Glucocorticoid Remediable Hypertension
- Gouty Nephropathy
- Granulomatosis With Polyangiitis
- Hematuria
- Hemolytic Uremic Syndrome
- Hep C Related Renal Disease
- Hepatorenal Syndrome
- HIV Nephropathy
- Hydronephrosis
- Hypercalcemia
- Hypercalciuria
- Hyperkalemia
- Hypermagnesemia
- Hypernatremia
- Hyperoxaluria
- Hyperparathyroidism
- Hyperphosphatemia
- Hypertension
- Hypertrophy Of Kidney
- Hyperuricemia
- Hypocalcemia
- Hypokalemia
- Hypomagnesemia
- Hyponatremia
- Hypophosphatemia
- Iga Nephropathy
- Iga Vasculitis
- Inappropriate Antidiuretic Hormone Secretion
- Ischemic Nephropathy
- Kidney Disease
- Kidney Malformation
- Kidney Problem
- Lead Nephropathy
- Liddle Syndrome
- Light Chain Disorders
- Lithium Nephropathy
- Lithium Poisoning
- Lupus Nephritis
- Malignant Hypertension
- Maternal Iga Nephropathy
- Medullary Sponge Kidney
- Membranous Nephropathy
- Metabolic Acidosis
- Metabolic Alkalosis
- Methanol Poisoning
- Microscopic Hematuria
- Microscopic Polyangiitis
- Minimal Change Kidney Disease
- Nephritic Syndrome
- Nephritis
- Nephrocalcinosis
- Nephrogenic Systemic Fibrosis
- Nephropathy
- Nephrosclerosis
- Nephrotic Syndrome
- Nephrotoxicity
- Obesity Related Glomerulopathy
- Pauci Immune Glopmerulonephritis
- Pheochromocytoma
- Polycystic Kidney Disease
- Postural Proteinuria
- Proteinuria
- Pseudohypoaldosteronism Type 1
- Pyelonephritis
- Radiation Nephropathy
- Reflux Nephropathy
- Renal Agenesis And Dysgenesis
- Renal Anomalies
- Renal Arteriovenous Malformation (AVM)
- Renal Artery Stenosis
- Renal Cortical Necrosis
- Renal Cysts
- Renal Failure
- Renal Hypoplasia
- Renal Insufficiency
- Renal Manifestations Of Sickle Cell Disease
- Renal Osteodystrophy
- Renal Tubular Acidosis
- Renovascular Hypertension
- Retroperitoneal Fibrosis
- Rhabdomyolysis
- Salt Balance Disorders
- Secondary Hyperaldosteronism
- Small Kidney
- Solitary Kidney
- Tubulointerstitial Nephritis
- Uncontrolled Hypertension
- Uremia
- Uremic Encephalopathy
Find Me Here
Practice Locations
Dr. Al Sammarrai offers his nephrology services at the Fort Washington Medical Center in Fort Washington, Maryland, and at MedStar Shah in Waldorf, Maryland. In these modern facilities, he prioritizes patient comfort while delivering essential renal care.
MedStar Shah Medical Group at Fort Washington
Address
900 East Swan Creek Road Fort Washington, MD 20744
Phone
(301) 292-1590Fax
(301) 292-6248Availability
Thursday
MedStar Shah Medical Group at 10 St. Patrick’s
Address
10 St. Patrick's Drive, Waldorf, MD, 20603
Phone
(301) 705-7870Fax
(301) 705-7628Availability
Monday
MedStar Shah Medical Group at Oxon Hill
Address
6710 Oxon Hill Road, Suite 250 and 250A, Oxon Hill, MD, 20745
Phone
(301) 292-7270Fax
Specialty - (301) 203-8248, Primary Care - (301) 203-0740Availability
Wednesday
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Academic Background
Education
Dr. Al Sammarrai received his medical education from Tikirt University — College of Medicine in Iraq, followed by an internship and residency at the University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center. His ongoing commitment to professional development is reflected in his specialized training in Nephrology, ensuring he stays current with advances in kidney care.
Residency:
University of Maryland Prince George’s Hospital Center
Medical School:
Tikirt University — College of Medicine (Iraq)
