Sameer Salah Alrefai, MD| Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery | MedStar Health
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Sameer Salah Alrefai

Sameer Salah Alrefai, MD
Provider is directly employed by MedStar Health

4.8 out of 5 (467 reviews)

Specialties: Bariatric Surgery, General Surgery, Obesity and Weight Management Nutrition

Languages: Spanish, Arabic, English

240-434-4022

About me

Sameer Alrefai, MD, specializes in general surgery as well as minimally invasive, bariatric, and gastrointestinal surgery. He received his medical degree from Jordan University Science of Technology and completed an internship at Princess Basma Hospital. Dr. Alrefai completed three residencies: the first at Jordan University Hospital, the second at Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Health Care System, and the third at Montefiore Medical Center. He then went on to complete a fellowship at Virginia Commonwealth University Health System. Dr. Alrefai is board certified in surgery.

Clinical areas of focus

  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Da Vinci Gastrectomy
  • Da Vinci Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Esophageal Hernia
  • Gastric Plication
  • Gastric Surgery
  • Iliopopliteal Bypass
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
  • Laparoscopic Revision Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
  • Repair Diaphragm
  • Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
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Conditions and procedures

Conditions I treat

  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Injury
  • Abdomen, Lower Back, Pelvis, And Genital Open Wound
  • Abdominal Adhesions
  • Abdominal Hernia
  • Abscess Of The Liver
  • Accessory Sinuses Cancer
  • Acquired Absence Of Organs
  • Acute Cholecystitis
  • Acute Pancreatitis
  • Alimentary Tract Foreign Body
  • Anal Abscess
  • Anus And Rectum Diseases
  • Artificial Openings Complications
  • Atherosclerosis
  • Benign Breast Tumor
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Digestive System
  • Benign Neoplasm Of Skin
  • Biliary Tract Disease
  • Biliary Tract Obstruction
  • Bladder Disorders
  • Body Mass Index
  • Body Region Injury
  • Bowel Obstruction
  • Breast Inflammation
  • Chest Burn And Corrosion
  • Choledocholithiasis
  • Chronic Appendicitis
  • Chronic Kidney Disease
  • Circulatory System Complications
  • Colon Disease
  • Colonic Diverticulosis
  • Colonic Obstruction
  • Complications Of Cardiac And Vascular Prosthetic Devices
  • Congenital Malformations Of Breast
  • Crohn's Disease [Regional Enteritis]
  • Cutaneous Abscess
  • Cutaneous Abscess, Furuncle And Carbuncle
  • Deficiency Of B Group Vitamins
  • Diaphragmatic Hernia
  • Digestive System Complications
  • Digestive System Symptoms
  • Diseases Of Appendix
  • Diseases Of Esophagus
  • Diseases Of Spleen
  • Diseases Of Stomach And Duodenum
  • Disorders Of Mineral Metabolism
  • Disorders Of Pituitary Gland
  • Duodenal Ulcer
  • Endocrine Disorders
  • Endocrine Tumor
  • Esophageal Hernia
  • Esophageal Stricture
  • Female Genital Tract Fistulae
  • Femoral Hernia
  • Functional Intestinal Disorders
  • Gastric Banding Complications
  • Gastrointestinal Bleeding
  • Gastrojejunal Ulcer
  • Hemorrhoids And Perianal Venous Thrombosis
  • Hyperparathyroidism
  • Incisional Hernia
  • Inflammatory Myositis
  • Knee And Leg Open Wound
  • Leg Amputation
  • Liver Cancer
  • Lower Limb Ulcer
  • Malignant Neoplasm Of Connective And Soft Tissue
  • Malignant Neuroendocrine Tumors
  • Muscle Disorders
  • Myocarditis
  • Neoplasm Of Uncertain Behavior
  • Obesity
  • Ovarian Cysts And Benign Neoplasms
  • Papillary Carcinoma Of Breast
  • Paralytic Ileus And Intestinal Obstruction
  • Perianal Fistula
  • Peripheral Vascular Disease Of The Intestines
  • Phlebitis
  • Pilar Cysts
  • Pleural Disease
  • Postoperative Ileus
  • Postprocedural Complications
  • Retroperitoneum Disorders
  • Rib And Sternum Fracture
  • Salivary Gland Fistula
  • Shoulder And Upper Arm Tendon Injury
  • Sigmoid Volvulus
  • Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Complications
  • Skin And Subcutaneous Tissue Disorders
  • Skin Swelling And Lumps
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Stomach Cancer
  • Stricture Of Intestine
  • Surgical Site Infection
  • Tendinous Disorders
  • Thoracic Cavity Open Wound
  • Ulcerative Gastritis
  • Varicose Veins Of Lower Extremities
  • Vascular Disorders Of Intestine
  • Vein Disorders
  • Venous Embolism
  • Weight Loss Surgery Complications
  • Weight Regain After Bariatric Surgery
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Procedures I perform

  • Abdominal Wall Stoma Repair
  • Abdominal Wall Supplement
  • Appendix Resection
  • Cauterization Of Granulation Tissue
  • Da Vinci Gastrectomy
  • Da Vinci Robotic Gastric Bypass Surgery
  • Endoscopic Stomach Feeding Device Insertion
  • Enterectomy
  • Enterocele Repair
  • Excision Liver
  • Excision Of Ileum
  • Excision Of Small Intestine
  • Excision Of Soft Tissue Tumor
  • Excision Of Stomach
  • Excision Of Stomach Pylorus
  • Gallbladder Resection
  • Gastric Artery Restriction
  • Gastric Plication
  • Gastric Sleeve With Duodenal Switch
  • Gastric Surgery
  • Gastric Switch
  • Gastrointestinal Irrigation
  • Hemorrhoidectomy
  • Iliopopliteal Bypass
  • Intragastric Balloon
  • Ischiorectal Abscess Drainage
  • Jejunum Supplement
  • Jejunum To Ileum Bypass
  • Jejunum Transplant
  • Laparoscopic Cholecystectomy With Cholangiography
  • Laparoscopic Enterectomy
  • Laparoscopic Revision Of Gastric Restrictive Procedure
  • Laparoscopic Sleeve Gastrectomy
  • Laparoscopic Splenectomy
  • Lesion Excision
  • Omentum Release
  • Partial Colectomy
  • Percutaneous Cholecystostomy
  • Percutaneous Endoscopic Left Lobe Liver Excision
  • Perineum Subcutaneous Tissue Excision
  • Peritoneal Cavity Drainage
  • Peritoneal Release
  • Repair Diaphragm
  • Repair Left Lower Leg Subcutaneous Tissue
  • Robotic Colpopexy
  • Robotic Hiatal Hernia Repair
  • Sigmoid Colectomy
  • Sigmoid Colon Resection
  • Small Intestine Cancer Surgery
  • Small Intestine Repair
  • Splenic Flexure Mobilization
  • Stomach Drainage
  • Stomach Reposition
  • Unlisted Biliary Tract Procedure
  • Urinary Diversion
  • Varicose Vein Treatment
  • Ventral Hernia Repair With Mesh
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Practice locations

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7503 Surratts Rd
Clinton, MD, 20735

301-774-8962
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miles away

Fax 301-774-8963

25500 Point Lookout Rd
Ste P200
Leonardtown, MD, 20650

240-434-4088
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miles away

Fax 240-434-4022

Insurance

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  • List of insurance plans we accept
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Cigna Health Care
    • Kaiser Permanente*
    • MedStar Select (Administered by CareFirst)
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna
    • CareFirst BlueCross BlueShield of Maryland
    • Healthspring
    • Humana
    • Medicare & Railroad Medicare
    • United HealthCare
    • Aetna Better Health of Maryland *
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice MD
    • Priority Partners *
    • United HealthCare Community Health Plan MD
    • Wellpoint MD
    • AmeriHealth Caritas
    • Health Services For Children With Special Needs (HSCSN)
    • Medical Assistance/Medicaid
    • MedStar Family Choice DC
    • Johns Hopkins Employer Health Programs *
    • Johns Hopkins US Family Health Plan *
    • MultiPlan
    • Private Healthcare Systems
    • Tricare/Humana Military
    • VA Community Care Network (VACCN)

Education

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery, General Surgery

Fellowship: Virginia Commonwealth University Neuroimaging Fellowship (2017)

Residency: Montefiore-Albert Einstein Hematology/Oncology GME (2016)

Residency: Bronxcare Health System (2011)

Medical School: Jordan University of Science & Technology (2008)

Awards

  • Baltimore magazine, Top Doctor, 2024

Ratings and reviews

  • Explanations the care provider gave you about your problem or condition

    4.8
  • Extent to which the care provider listened to you

    4.8
  • Care provider’s discussion of any proposed treatment (options, risks, benefits, etc.)

    4.8
  • Provider included you in decisions

    4.8
  • Concern the care provider showed for your questions or worries

    4.8
  • Likelihood of recommending this care provider to others

    4.8
  • Mar 12, 2026

    Very collaborative.

  • Feb 2, 2026

    Couldn't ask for a better Doctor , explains everything with good detail

  • Oct 31, 2025

    I left Dr. Alrefai's office feeling that I was in the hands of a very skilled doctor.