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Samantha P. Flanagan, DO

Samantha Flanagan
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  • Assistant Professor, Clinical Family and Community Medicine, Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University

Specialties

Family Medicine

4.9
153 Patient Satisfaction Ratings
About Me
Ratings & Reviews
Publications
About Me
Clinical Interests
  • Obesity medicine
Education
  • DO, Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, PA
Training
  • Residency, Family Medicine, Abington Hospital - Jefferson Health, Abington, PA
Board Certifications
  • American Board of Family Medicine
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine
  • American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians - Family Medicine/OMT
Memberships
  • American Board of Obesity Medicine Item Writing Committee
  • Obesity Medicine Association

Treatment Philosophy

I believe in a team approach to healthcare and I seek to partner with my patients and their support system as a team to help optimize their health. I utilize individualized care plans which include education and medical interventions that aim to empower patients to master the life changes necessary to achieve their best health.

Ratings & Reviews

The following ratings and reviews are based on verified feedback collected from independently administered patient experience surveys. The ratings and comments submitted by patients reflect their own views and opinions. Patient identities are withheld to ensure confidentiality and privacy. Learn more about our Patient Experience Ratings.

Ratings Breakdown

Overall Care
4.9
Explained Things Clearly
4.9
Showed Courtesy & Respect
4.9
Discussed Treatment Options
4.9
Recommend Provider
5.0

Patient Comments

4.9 out of 5 (153 ratings, 25 comments)
10/20/2025

Dr. Flanagan is very knowledgeable and empathetic. She listens and advises me with additional information and advice.

10/17/2025

Dr. Flanagan explains my situation and the next step I have to take in my journey. She makes sure I understand my next step. Friendly, respectful and knowledgeable. I would recommend her

10/13/2025

Dr. Flanagan was very informative and helpful with my medical issues.

08/27/2025

Excellent experience

08/13/2025

Had a great experience.

Offices

Office Locations

Temple Family & Community Medicine

1316 W. Ontario Street

Jones Hall, 1st Floor

Philadelphia, PA 19140

Phone: 800-836-7536

Publications
Publications

Audiovisual Teaching Aids: Flanagan, S. Obesity Related Comorbidities: Dyslipidemia. Medscape Decision Point. Published April 21, 2023. https://decisionpoint.medscape.com/diabetes-endocrinology

Flanagan, S. Obesity Related Comorbidities: Osteoarthritis. Medscape Decision Point. Published April 21, 2023. https://decisionpoint.medscape.com/diabetes-endocrinology

Book Chapters

Flanagan, S. Semaglutide in Obesity (STEP-1 Trial)-2021. In: Russell, J., Skolnik, N.S. (eds) Top Articles in Primary Care. Springer. Published May 24, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25620-2_44

Flanagan, S. Carbohydrate-Insulin Model for Obesity-2021. In: Russell, J., Skolnik, N.S. (eds) Top Articles in Primary Care. Springer. Published May 24, 2023. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-031-25620-2_45