Douglas M Sammer MD
Hand
Assistant Professor, Plastic Surgery, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Southwestern Medical School
5323 Harry Hines BoulevardDallas, TX 75390
Fax+1 214-645-3105
Overview of Dr. Sammer
Dr. Douglas Sammer is a plastic surgeon in Dallas, TX and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Children's Medical Center Dallas, University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center, Dallas VA North Texas HCS, William P. Clements, Jr. University Hospital, and Parkland Health. He received his medical degree from University of Texas Southwestern Medical School and has been in practice 25 years. Dr. Sammer accepts several types of health insurance, listed below. He is one of 33 doctors at Children's Medical Center Dallas and one of 76 doctors at University of Texas Southwestern Medical Center who specialize in Plastic Surgery. He has more than 60 publications and over 500 citings.
Education & Training
Mayo Clinic College of Medicine and Science (Rochester)Fellowship, Hand Surgery (Orthopaedic Surgery), 2007 - 2008
University of MichiganResidency, Plastic Surgery - Integrated, 2001 - 2007
University of Texas Southwestern Medical SchoolClass of 2001
Certifications & Licensure
TX State Medical License 2010 - 2026
MO State Medical License 2008 - 2011
MN State Medical License 2007 - 2009
MI State Medical License 2001 - 2007
American Board of Plastic Surgery Plastic Surgery- American Board of Plastic Surgery Surgery of the Hand
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory - Core EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 2 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory 2014 Certified EHR Suite, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011, 2015-2017
- CMS Meaningful Use Stage 1 Certification EpicCare Ambulatory EMR, Epic Systems Corporation, 2011
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- Flow, Resistance, and Turbulence: Elucidating the Hemodynamics of Free Flaps.Michael R Ruta, Mario G Solari, Francesco M Egro, Douglas Sammer, Andrew Y Zhang
Journal of Reconstructive Microsurgery. 2026-06-05 - Seroma volume as early indicator for infection in tissue expander-based breast reconstruction.Brandon Z Bruce, Mikaela L Kislevitz, Chandler S Hinson, Matthew C Sink, Maycie M Garibay
Journal of Plastic, Reconstructive & Aesthetic Surgery. 2026-06-01 - Improving simulation: Enhancing cadaveric microsurgical training with gelatin vessel infusion.Chandler Hinson, Anca Dogaroiu, Matthew Sink, Douglas M Sammer, Andrew Y Zhang
American Journal of Surgery. 2026-05-01
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
Amerihealth HMO
AmeriHealth PPO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Texas BlueChoice
CareFirst BCBS Maryland POS
CareFirst BluePreferred PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
First Health PPOGreat West PPO
HealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
IBC Keystone HMO / POS
IBC Personal Choice PPO
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
Oxford Health Freedom
Oxford Health Liberty
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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