Renato Samala, MD
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Treatment & Services
- Advance Care Planning
- Cancer Center
- Cancer Supportive Care
- End-of-Life Care
- Hospice Care
- Long-Term Care
- Palliative Care for Older Adults
- Palliative Medicine
- Symptom Control
Specialty in Diseases & Conditions
- Cancer Anorexia and Cachexia
- Cancer Fatigue
- Cancer Pain
- Cancer Symptoms
- Chemotherapy Related Symptoms
- Constipation
- Nausea
- Shortness of Breath
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View All PlansAbout Renato Samala, MD
Renato V. Samala, MD is a staff physician in the Department of Palliative and Supportive Care at the Taussig Cancer Center. His clinical interests include symptom management, advance care planning and post-acute care. He is an Associate Professor of Medicine at Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine, and teaches both medical trainees of all levels and fellow healthcare providers. After graduating from the University of the Philippines College of Medicine, he completed a residency in internal medicine at UPMC McKeesport, and fellowships in Geriatrics and Hospice and Palliative Medicine at Cleveland Clinic.
Dr. Samala is an active member of several professional societies, and a fellow of the American College of Physicians and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine. He has written numerous articles published in peer-reviewed journals and textbooks, and has presented at local, national and international conferences. Research pursuits include symptom management, home and nursing facility-based palliative care and medical education.
Time outside of work is devoted to his wife and two daughters, exploring the sights, sounds, and tastes of Cleveland and beyond.
Education & Professional Highlights
Appointed
2012
Education & Fellowships
Graduate School - University of Michigan
Master of Health Professions Education
Ann Arbor,
MI
2018
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Cleveland,
OH
2012
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Geriatrics
Weston,
FL
2011
Residency - UPMC McKeesport
Internal Medicine
McKeesport,
PA
2005
Medical Education - University of the Philippines College of Medicine
Malate, Manila 1000,
Philippines
2000
Additional Training
- Master of Health Professions Education
Professional Highlights
- Associate Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University (2022-present)
- Medical Director, Cleveland Clinic Hospice (2015-2016)
- Assistant Professor of Medicine, Cleveland Clinic Lerner College of Medicine of Case Western Reserve University (2013-2022)
Certifications
- Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Internal Medicine
Specialty Interests
post-acute care, geriatrics, palliative medicine and hospice care
Awards & Honors
- Fellow, American College of Physicians
- Fellow, American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Memberships
- American College of Physicians
- American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Research & Publications
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45 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.9 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.9 |
9 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on May 1, 2025
Always been taken care of professionally by Doctor and his Staff
Reviewed on Dec 31, 2024
Dr.Samala has excellent conversation skills that help me as his patient feel comfortable to talk to him.
Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024
Dr Samala is an excellent physician and very caring and exceptionally helpful.
Reviewed on Dec 13, 2024
Great experience with Dr Samala and his staff. The ability to contact and schedule an appointment has a lot to be desired.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2024
He was such a great doctor! Very kind and understanding and very thorough explaining things.
Reviewed on Oct 14, 2024
The doctor is excellent and very knowledgeable and caring!
Reviewed on Oct 9, 2024
He's been excellent since the beginning of my time there
Reviewed on Aug 30, 2024
Dr. Samara is very easy to contact and get an appointment with. He is an excellent physician who is very caring.
Reviewed on Jun 24, 2024
The Dr was super nice caring I never had a dr that really showed care