Sami Halela Certified Physician’s Assistant

Sami was born and raised in the greater Seattle area. She received her Bachelor's of Science in Health Science from Chapman University in Orange, California. She subsequently pursued her Master's in Physician Assistant Studies from Rocky Mountain University of Health Professions in Utah. Sami is certified through the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA) and is dual-licensed in both Washington and Oregon.

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Since graduation, Sami has practiced in a number of surgical subspecialties, including vascular surgery, as well as general and bariatric surgery, in the Seattle area. In 2021, she moved to Oregon with her husband and began working with Dr. Neaman's team at Neaman Plastic Surgery. She assists Dr. Neaman in surgery and sees patients in clinic.

Sami first became interested in the field of plastic and reconstructive surgery after doing a clinical rotation at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston, Texas, during PA school. Her passion for the field of aesthetic medicine stems from her desire to help patients find confidence in their appearance and self-worth from within. Sami prides herself on being an advocate for her patients and being a detail-oriented, meticulous proceduralist.

In her free time, Sami enjoys spending time with family and friends, exploring food and activities in the Portland area with her husband, watching Netflix, riding the Peloton, and dancing. You can find her talking about interesting medical cases at the dinner table with her husband, who is a resident physician at OHSU. Sami and her husband are also avid dog lovers, though they don't own a dog of their own yet.