Renato Samala, MD
Treatment & Services
- Advance Care Planning
- Cancer Center
- End-of-Life Care
- Hospice Care
- Nursing Home Care
- Palliative Care For Older Adults
- Palliative Medicine
- Supportive Cancer Care
- 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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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 atlocal, 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 USA
2018
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Hospice and Palliative Medicine
Cleveland,
OH USA
2012
Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic Florida
Geriatrics
Weston,
FL USA
2011
Residency - UPMC McKeesport
Internal Medicine
McKeesport,
PA USA
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
- Internal Medicine - Hospice and Palliative 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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38 Patient Satisfaction Reviews
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| Overall | Star Ratings | |
|---|---|---|
| Explains | 4.8 | |
| Courtesy, Respect & Concern | 4.8 | |
| Patient Rating of Doctor | 4.8 |
13 Patient Comments
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Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
We've been very happy with the service in Dr Samala's office.
Reviewed on Jan 3, 2023
We have no complaints about Dr Samala or his staff
Reviewed on Dec 28, 2022
Dr Samala is one of the most gracious and kind doctors I know.I'm never rushed with Dr Samala and always feel as if he truly cares about how his patients feel.
Reviewed on Dec 5, 2022
Dr samalia is awesome .
Reviewed on Aug 17, 2022
Dr Samala is one of the most caring and compassionate doctors I've has the privilege of being under his care.
Reviewed on Jul 12, 2022
This was my first visit with Dr. Samala as I normally see another provider. I found Dr. Samala to be extremely friendly, easy to talk to and very knowledgeable. He spent time chatting with me about a shared common interest of rock music. By chatting with me it made me feel as if he enjoyed talking with me and getting to know me as a person was important to him.
Reviewed on Jul 1, 2022
I'm always overjoyed with the professionalism as well as care displayed by Dr. Samala in conjunction with my condition. He also gives me hope and inspires me and it was a blessing to be paired with him.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
Dr. Samala and all of his staff and supporting staff have always been very attentive to my phone calls and my appointment schedules.
Reviewed on Jun 8, 2022
The doctor and whoever is assisting in gathering my stats and vitals I have always been shown respect.
Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Dr Samala and his nurse who cared for me were so compassionate and caring.
Reviewed on May 20, 2022
Dr Samala is one in a million!What a top notch doctor.CCF should be very proud of the care and empathy he shows.
Reviewed on Mar 18, 2022
Dr. Samala is an extremely intelligent and courteous individual. It's been an honor and a pleasure to converse with him pertaining to my condition and the overall best method to mitigate my ubiquitous pain level.
Reviewed on Mar 11, 2022
Dr. Samala is a wonderful doctor. He's very attentive and helpful.