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Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD

Accepting New Patients

(5 Ratings)

Specializes in: Bariatric Surgery and General Surgery

Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Professional interests include: partial splenectomy, muscle biopsy, laparoscopic splenectomy, and more.

1010 W La Veta Avenue Suite 775
Orange, CA 92868

(714) 541-5959

Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD is a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA specializing in bariatric surgery and general surgery. He graduated from Saint Joseph University of Beirut. Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD is affiliated with Providence, Hoag, Providence Medical Foundation, Sami B Hamamji, MD, St. Joseph Hospital Robotic Surgery Program - Orange, Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange, Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph and St. Joseph Hospital (Orange).

Office Locations

1010 W La Veta Avenue Suite 775
Orange, CA 92868

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Biopsy

A biopsy is a procedure performed to remove a small sample of cells for testing. The cells are examined in a laboratory to check for disease, or sometimes to see how badly a known disease is affecting them. Biopsy can be performed on any part of the body.

Although biopsy is most often associated with cancer, it can also be used to check for other diseases, such as infections. A biopsy sample can be scraped, cut, collected with a needle, taken with a machine that punches out a tiny piece, or removed with the tiny tools in an endoscope.

In most cases, a biopsy is a simple outpatient procedure. Depending on the procedure, patients may need to stop taking certain medications beforehand, such as blood thinners. It is important for patients to tell doctors if they are pregnant, as certain biopsies require the use of x-rays to guide the needle to the right location. There is usually very little pain associated with a biopsy. Patients will have to wait a few days to hear the results.

Breast Biopsy

Breast biopsy is a procedure where a small sample of tissue is collected from the breast for testing. A physician may prescribe a breast biopsy for a variety of reasons, but they are most frequently prescribed for a lump found in the breast. Biopsy samples extracted are examined by pathologists in a laboratory setting and are tested to determine if they are cancerous or benign, or indicative of some other condition. Depending on the lab results, physicians may prescribe additional treatment. Other circumstances which may prompt a breast biopsy include:

Mammograms that detect other unusual features in the chest, such as a cyst or calcium deposit
Breast scans or ultrasounds that display abnormalities
Nipple changes, such as scaling, crusting, or bloody discharge

Breast biopsies are collected through several different procedures and the specific type of biopsy that a patient receives depends on the size, location, and features of a breast lump or irregularity. The three main methods of collecting a breast biopsy include:

Fine needle aspiration (FNA biopsy), where a thin needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting a small sample of tissue or liquid
Core needle biopsy (CNB biopsy), where a hollow needle is directed into a breast lump or abnormality, extracting cylinders of tissue called "cores"
Open (surgical) biopsy, where a breast lump is removed through an incision in the breast

Fine needle aspiration (FNA) and core needle biopsy (CNB) are sometimes image-guided, where a mammogram, ultrasound, or MRI helps direct the physician performing the needle extraction.

Fine needle aspiration, the most common biopsy method, generally requires few patient preparations. It is recommended patients avoid using lotion, deodorant, and perfume prior to their biopsy procedure. FNA biopsy is performed with local anesthesia (topical numbing cream) and typically has a quick recovery, but patients may experience soreness for a few days. Core needle biopsy extracts slightly more tissue than an FNA biopsy.

Open (surgical) biopsy is more invasive and requires general anesthesia, where patients are put to sleep during the procedure. Patients must fast prior to the surgery. After the biopsy is performed, patients are monitored in a recovery room for a time before being discharged, when they will need someone else to provide transportation.

Although some may consider breast biopsy to be a simple procedure, it can catch critical issues - particularly breast cancer - that impact wellness. If a breast biopsy reveals an underlying condition like life-threatening cancer, patients can receive the diagnosis and medical treatment that is necessary for their long-term health.

Pancreatectomy (Pancreas Removal)

Pancreatectomy is surgery to remove part or all of the pancreas to treat pancreatitis, tumors, or cancer. The pancreas is located behind the stomach and near the small intestine and spleen. There are three sections of the pancreas:

The head, which is the portion closest to the intestines
The body, which is the middle portion of the pancreas
The tail, which is the portion nearest the spleen

Pancreas removal procedures differ based on how much of the pancreas and surrounding organs are removed. There are three types of pancreatectomy:

Distal pancreatectomy removes the tail and body of the pancreas. This procedure treats tumors confined to these areas.
Pancreaticoduodenectomy, or the Whipple procedure, removes the pancreas, duodenum, bile duct, and, sometimes, part of the stomach. The Whipple procedure is used for pancreatic tumors that have not spread past the head of the pancreas and for other conditions affecting the pancreas, duodenum, and bile duct.
Total pancreatectomy removes the whole pancreas along with the duodenum, gallbladder, parts of the stomach and bile duct, surrounding lymph nodes, and, potentially, the spleen. Rarely performed, total pancreatectomy treats conditions that involve the entire pancreas, such as tumors found in multiple sites on the pancreas, or for rare tumors such as intraductal papillary mucinous neoplasms (IPMN).

Pancreatectomy can be done by open or minimally invasive surgery. During a laparoscopic pancreatectomy, the surgeon will use tiny incisions to insert a thin tube with a camera, or laparoscope, into the abdomen. Open surgery, or a laparotomy, is performed through a larger incision on the abdomen. If additional organs are removed, some procedures may require that the small intestine be reconnected to the stomach.

The hospital for pancreatectomy stay may be between 1-3 weeks. Generally, laparoscopic surgeries require shorter recovery periods. Whether patients undergo an open or laparoscopic procedure is determined by factors such as their condition and the extent of their procedure. For example, open surgery tends to be more common for distal pancreatectomies. If patients have difficulty eating, they may require a nasogastric tube, inserted through the nose, to carry food to their stomachs. A catheter can be inserted into the bladder if patients have trouble urinating. Full recovery may take about two months.

Noteworthy Medicare Patient Procedures Performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2023

Click on any procedure below to see further details on volume and pricing among Medicare patients.

Top 5%

By Volume:

open inguinal hernia repair

By Affordability:

hospital care

inpatient care

inpatient hospital care

open hernia repair

open inguinal hernia repair

In 2023, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD performed more open inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 95% of them and he also had a list price for hospital care, inpatient care, inpatient hospital care (for patient admitted to hospital), open hernia repair, and open inguinal hernia repair that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 95% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Top 25%

By Volume:

hernia surgery

inguinal hernia repair

By Affordability:

abdominal hernia surgery

hernia surgery

inguinal hernia repair

laparoscopic surgery

In 2012, among providers in related specialties within California, Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD performed more hernia surgery, and inguinal hernia repair procedures for Medicare patients than 75% of them and he also had a list price for abdominal hernia surgery, hernia surgery, inguinal hernia repair, and laparoscopic surgery that was lower than the list prices billed to Medicare by 75% of them. Actual amounts paid by patients can vary widely depending on a number of factors, including insurance coverage. A lower list price, however, might mean lower fees when paying without insurance.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2012 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	19
doctor visit	131
gastrointestinal procedures	19
hospital care	108
inpatient care	108
open surgery	19

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2013 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	43
doctor visit	154
gastrointestinal procedures	43
hospital care	88
inpatient care	88
open surgery	43

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	107

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	150
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	26
Less than 65	33

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2013

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	60
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	25
Chronic Kidney Disease	30
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	18
Heart Failure	21
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	39
Dementia	9
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2014 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	35
doctor visit	161
emergency care	11
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	92
inpatient care	92
open surgery	35

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	113
Female	112

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	162
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	105
From 75 to 84	64
85 and over	25
Less than 65	31

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2014

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	55
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	21
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	8
Osteoperosis	7
Atrial Fibrilation	8
Heart Failure	20
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	40
Dementia	9
Cancer	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2016 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	31
doctor visit	174
gastrointestinal procedures	31
hospital care	96
inpatient care	96
open surgery	31

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	121
Female	110

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	175
Black	0
Hispanic	36
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	107
From 75 to 84	66
85 and over	23
Less than 65	35

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2016

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	61
Stroke	5
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	22
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	20
Osteoperosis	13
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	33
Dementia	10
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2017 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	69
doctor visit	206
gastrointestinal procedures	69
hospital care	130
inpatient care	130
open surgery	69

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	126
Female	111

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	170
Black	0
Hispanic	48
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	98
From 75 to 84	73
85 and over	28
Less than 65	38

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2017

Hypertension	72
High Cholesterol	54
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	37
Depression	26
Chronic Kidney Disease	39
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	9
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	22
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	13
Diabetes	32
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2018 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	35
doctor visit	163
gastrointestinal procedures	35
hospital care	59
inpatient care	59
open surgery	35

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	104
Female	97

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	146
Black	0
Hispanic	38
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	96
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	24
Less than 65	22

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2018

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	64
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	40
Depression	27
Chronic Kidney Disease	41
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	10
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	24
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	10
Diabetes	37
Dementia	12
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2019 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	26
doctor visit	147
gastrointestinal procedures	26
hospital care	35
inpatient care	35
open surgery	26

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	100
Female	80

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	131
Black	0
Hispanic	28
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	92
From 75 to 84	55
85 and over	16
Less than 65	17

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2019

Hypertension	71
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	39
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	43
Asthma	11
Osteoperosis	11
Atrial Fibrilation	12
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	17
Diabetes	34
Dementia	9
Cancer	14

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2020 were hospital care, inpatient care, open surgery and abdominal surgery.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	29
doctor visit	155
gastrointestinal procedures	29
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
open surgery	29

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	112
Female	87

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	135
Black	0
Hispanic	45
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	97
From 75 to 84	59
85 and over	19
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2020

Hypertension	73
High Cholesterol	67
Stroke	8
Ischemic Heart Disease	47
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	42
Asthma	9
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	15
Heart Failure	19
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	36
Dementia	11
Cancer	15

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2021 were abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures, open surgery and hospital care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	51
doctor visit	188
gastrointestinal procedures	51
hospital care	27
inpatient care	27
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	36

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	98
Female	98

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	147
Black	0
Hispanic	31
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	93
From 75 to 84	56
85 and over	26
Less than 65	21

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2021

Hypertension	66
High Cholesterol	70
Stroke	6
Ischemic Heart Disease	35
Depression	23
Chronic Kidney Disease	33
Asthma	10
Osteoperosis	12
Atrial Fibrilation	13
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	14
Diabetes	23
Dementia	12
Cancer	10

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA during 2022 were abdominal surgery, gastrointestinal procedures, open surgery and minimally invasive procedures.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

abdominal surgery	33
doctor visit	178
gastrointestinal procedures	33
hospital care	13
inpatient care	13
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	18

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	88
Female	91

**Ethnicity**
Non-Hispanic White	137
Black	0
Hispanic	25
Asian	0
Other	0
Native American	0

**Age**
From 65 to 74	71
From 75 to 84	63
85 and over	20
Less than 65	25

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD in 2022

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	75
Stroke	11
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	19
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	12
Osteoperosis	17
Atrial Fibrilation	16
Heart Failure	15
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	15
Diabetes	31
Dementia	7
Cancer	17

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated as a bariatric surgeon in Orange, CA were hospital care, inpatient care, abdominal surgery and gastrointestinal procedures.

abdominal surgery	37
doctor visit	165
emergency care	11
gastrointestinal procedures	37
hospital care	72
inpatient care	72
minimally invasive procedures	15
open surgery	34

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD.

**Gender**
Male	96
Female	89

**Ethnicity**
Black / African American	0
Asian / Pacific Islander	0
Non-Hispanic White	135
Native American / Alaskan Native	0
Hispanic	33
Other	0

**Age**
75 to 84	55
85 and over	20
Less than 65	24
65 to 74	85

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, ischemic heart disease and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	65
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	4
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	20
Chronic Kidney Disease	32
Asthma	9
Osteoporosis	10
Heart Failure	17
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	12
Diabetes	30
Atrial Fibrillation	12
Dementia	8
Cancer	13

Education & Training

Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD graduated from Saint Joseph University of Beirut. He completed residency at University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in California.

Medical School: Saint Joseph University of Beirut

Residency: University of Montreal Affiliated Hospitals

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: California

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Providence

Hoag

Providence Medical Foundation

Sami B Hamamji, MD

St. Joseph Hospital Robotic Surgery Program - Orange

Providence St. Joseph Hospital - Orange

Providence Affiliated Physicians, St. Joseph

St. Joseph Hospital (Orange)

Insurance Information

Please note: Insurance information may change at any time, and the provider may accept your insurance plan even if it is not listed below. Please contact the provider's office to confirm that your insurance is accepted.

Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD appears to accept the following insurance providers: Cigna, Anthem Blue Cross HMO, Blue Shield, Aetna, Aetna HMO, Blue Shield of California, United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, Medicare Advantage, Health Net HMO, United Healthcare, CIGNA HMO and Scan.

Insurance Accepted by Provider includes:

According to our sources, Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD accepts the following insurance providers:

Cigna

Anthem Blue Cross HMO

Blue Shield

Aetna

Aetna HMO

Blue Shield of California

United Healthcare HMO

Anthem

Medicare Advantage

Health Net HMO

United Healthcare

CIGNA HMO

Scan

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD has a good overall rating with an average of 3.4 out of 5 stars based on 5 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Orange, CA.

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General Payments

These charts describe general payments received by Dr. Sami B. Hamamji, MD. Doctors may receive payments for a number of reasons, including meal compensation, travel compensation, and consulting.

**Payments by Company**
Intuitive Surgical, Inc.	$16,280 Da Vinci Surgical System $16,280
Torax Medical, Inc.	$653 LINX $653
Aesculap, Inc.	$399 Surgical Technologies $366	Caiman Vessel Sealers $33
Medical Device Business Services, Inc.	$177 ECHELON ENDOPATH Stapler $177
Ethicon US, LLC	$175 Energy Harmonic $118	Biosurgicals $26	ECHELON FLEX Stapler $23	Endoscopy Endocutters $9
Other	$484 NASCOBAL CYANOCOBALAMIN, USP $52	AlloDerm $45	ReliaTack $44	Surgical Energy Products $38	ProGrip $36	Other $267

**Types of Payments**
Education	$11,250
Food and Beverage	$2,924
Compensation for services other than consulting, including serving as faculty or as a speaker at a venue other than a continuing education program	$2,500
Travel and Lodging	$1,293
Gift	$200

Biography

Dr. Sami Hamamji practices general surgery and bariatric surgery. Patients gave him an average rating of 3.5 stars (out of 5). Clinical interests for Dr. Hamamji include laparoscopic gastrostomy, fine needle aspiration (FNA), and pancreatectomy (pancreas removal). Dr. Hamamji's professional affiliations include Hoag and Providence Medical Foundation. United Healthcare HMO, Anthem, and Blue California are among the insurance carriers that Dr. Hamamji honors. He welcomes new patients at his office inOrange, CA as reported by Providence Medical Foundation. Dr. Hamamji attended Saint Joseph University of Beirut and then went on to complete his residency at a hospital affiliated with the University of Montreal. Dr. Hamamji (or staff) is conversant in Arabic, Spanish, and French.