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Samar B. Merriman, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Samar Merriman, MD
Samar Merriman, MD

Samar B. Merriman, MD

Inova providers are Inova's premier primary care and specialty physicians and providers, offering top-notch medical expertise, full access to Inova facilities, and the convenience of integrated electronic medical records. 

Specialty
Obstetrics and Gynecology
Years of Experience
13
Gender
Female
Languages
English
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Locations
Inova Obstetrics and Gynecology - Fair Oaks

3620 Joseph Siewick Dr
307
Fairfax, VA 22033

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Phone
703-391-3180
Fax
703-391-3390

About Samar B. Merriman, MD

Dr. Samar Merriman is a specialty care physician board certified in obstetrics and gynecology. She has been practicing since 2012.

Prior to joining Inova, Dr. Merriman was an obstetrics and gynecology physician at Centreville OB/GYN in Virginia.

Dr. Merriman received her medical degree from St. George’s University and completed her residency training in OB-GYN at Medstar Franklin Square Medical Center in Baltimore. During residency, Dr. Merriman trained extensively in all aspects of obstetrics and gynecology. She has earned multiple awards in residency including the Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology, the Resident of the Year Award for Excellence in Surgical Skills and Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, among other accolades.

Dr. Merriman is committed to the welfare of women and babies during pregnancy and has a special interest in treating high-risk obstetric patients as well as caring for individuals navigating perimenopause and menopause.

Dr. Merriman is a native of the DMV area. She lives locally with her husband and three children. In her free time, Dr. Merriman enjoys supporting Washington sports teams, with a special love for the Commanders.

Dr. Merriman is fluent in Arabic.

Awards/Associations

  • Resident of the Year Award for Excellence in Surgical Skills, 2016
  • Excellence in Minimally Invasive Gynecology, 2016
  • The Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine Resident Award for Excellence in Obstetrics and Gynecology, 2015
  • Wm. Scott Taylor M.D. Award for Professionalism, 2014
  • Excellence in Teaching for University of Maryland Medical Students, 2013
  • American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists
  • American Medical Association
  • American Association of Gynecologic Laparoscopists
Medical School
St Georges University School of Medicine
Residencies
MedStar Franklin Square Medical Center
Training Specialty: Ob/Gyn
6/1/2012 - 6/30/2016
Hospital Affiliations
Inova Fair Oaks Hospital

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