Pediatrics

Dr. Samara Akar

Specialist, Pediatrics
Languages
Ar, En
Nationality
🇱🇧 Lebanese
April 2025
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Neck Procedures
The cervical spine enables head movement and carries nerves that control arm and leg function. Common issues include herniated discs, degeneration, and stenosis, causing pain, stiffness, numbness, or weakness. Most cases are treated without surgery, but when needed, advanced methods like artificial disc replacement and microsurgery are used.
Middle Back Procedures
This part of the spine supports torso movement and contains nerves affecting balance and leg function. Common problems include degeneration, stenosis, and tumors, leading to back pain, balance issues, or bladder/bowel problems. Minimally invasive techniques can often resolve these conditions.
Lower Back Procedures
The lumbar spine carries body weight, enables movement, and houses nerves for leg and bladder function. Conditions like herniation, degeneration, stenosis, tumors, or fractures may cause pain, stiffness, or mobility issues. Today, most are treated successfully—often without hospitalization—using advanced techniques like artificial disc replacement and microdecompression.
Global Alignment
The spine functions best when its regions—cervical, thoracic, and lumbar—are in proper alignment. Structural issues in the bones or discs can lead to deformities like scoliosis (curved spine) or kyphosis (hunchback). Modern techniques such as minimally invasive correction, computer-assisted, and image-guided surgery have greatly improved treatment success.
Cervical Artificial Disc Replacement
Lumbar Artificial Disc Replacement
Cervical Microdecompression
Lumbar Microdecompression
Thoracic Microdecompression
Cervical Microdiscectomy
Qualifications
  • General Pediatrics Specialty, Saint Georges Hospital University Medical Center, Beirut
  • Doctor of Medicine (MD), University of Balamand, Lebanon
  • Bachelor of Biology, University of Balamand, Lebanon
  • Lebanese Baccalaureate
Areas of Expertise
  • Intubation and Ventilation
  • Lumbar Puncture
  • Neonatal and Pediatric Resuscitations
  • Immunizations
  • Growth and Development
  • Management of Common Childhood Conditions and Infections
Brief Profile

Dr. Samara Nader Akar is a Pediatrics specialist at The View Hospital, dedicated to providing expert care for children of all ages, from newborns to adolescents. She earned her medical degree from the University of Balamand in Lebanon and completed her specialty training in General Pediatrics at Saint Georges Hospital University Medical Center in Beirut.

Before joining The View Hospital in Doha, Dr. Samara practiced in leading hospitals across Lebanon and successfully ran her own private pediatric clinic. Her expertise covers newborn and pediatric care, growth and development, immunizations, urgent care, and the management of common childhood conditions and infections.

She is also highly skilled in pediatric resuscitation, intubation, and emergency procedures, ensuring safe and comprehensive care for her patients. Dr. Samara is committed to supporting children’s health with a compassionate and family-centered approach. Fluent in both Arabic and English, she is accessible to families from diverse backgrounds.

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