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Ravi N. Samy, MD

Chief, Division of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Institute for Surgical Excellence

Ear, Nose and Throat (ENT and Otolaryngology)

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518 Ratings

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Overview

Area of focus i

Surgical Therapy for Ear Diseases and Temporal Bone
Pediatric and Adult Otology
Neurotology
Skull Base Surgery

Languages spoken

English

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About

Philosophy of care

My goal is treating others as I would like to be treated; the Golden Rule still works. Every person I meet (including colleagues, staff and students) needs to be treated with kindness, compassion and dignity.

Why I entered medicine

I have the ability to change lives and to save lives.

Community involvement

My wife, daughters and I are very active in the church; our faith is incredibly important to us. I believe it is important to build bridges to the community with volunteer work and outreach.

Personal interests

I enjoy working out, hiking, walking the dogs and reading.

Education

Undergraduate
Duke University Medical Center, Bachelor of Science Zoology, 1991

Medical School
Duke University Medical Center, Doctor of Medicine (MD), 1995

Training

Internship 1996
Surgery (General Surgery), Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA

Residency 1999
Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA

Residency 2000
Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery, Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, CA

Fellowship 2002
Neurotology, The University of Iowa Hospitals & Clinics, Iowa City, IA

Certifications

American Board of Otolaryngology - Neurotology
American Osteopathic Association-Otolaryngology - Otolaryngology, Head And Neck Surgery

Ratings & Reviews

4.69 out of 5 — 518 Ratings

Explains (466)4.71
Listens (496)4.77
Knows Medical History (493)4.41
Patient Rating of Doctor (486)4.85
Trust Provider (491)4.78
Gave Enough Information (31)4.57
Timely Manner (0)0

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Comments

"It was an excellent experience."

Oct 1, 2025

"i felt very comfortable with Dr Samy. he was very thorough in being familiar with my case. he explained things in a way i could understand. he took the time to explain and answer all my questions."

Sep 30, 2025

"So far so good the experience continues as there are at least 2 more appointments scheduled to answer questions that I have."

Sep 15, 2025