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Olai Vivian Sam, MD

Family Medicine

Speaks

Languages

Spanish

Provider Groups

  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact

(518)235-7282
Appointments (New Patients Welcome)
Provider Groups
  • Innovative Health Alliance of New York

  • SPHP Medical Associates

Primary Contact
(518)235-7282

Services & Specialties

Areas of Specialization

  • Family Medicine

Locations & Contact

Primary Location

Cohoes Family Care

55 Mohawk St
Ste 105
Cohoes , NY 12047

View hours
Monday
7:30am - 6:00pm
Tuesday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Wednesday
7:30am - 6:00pm
Thursday
7:30am - 5:30pm
Friday
7:30am - 5:30pm

Education & Certifications

Education

Residency:
St Clare's Hosp & Health Ctr (1998)

Residency:
St Clare's Hosp & Health Ctr (1998)

Board Certifications

American Board of Family Medicine (2024)

Family Medicine, Family Medicine, American Board of (1998)

Provider Groups

Innovative Health Alliance of New York

SPHP Medical Associates

Provider Ratings

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 >

4.8 out of 5

(129 ratings)

The Patient Satisfaction Rating is an average of all responses to the care provider related questions shown below from our survey. Patients that are treated in outpatient or hospital environments may receive different surveys, and the volume of responses will vary by question.

155 Reviews

07/02/2024

We look forward to continuing to receive high-value care under Dr. Sam

05/28/2024

Dr Sam is a great doctor I don't know what I would do without her.

04/03/2024

Muy bueno

04/02/2024

Que nunca cambien , excelente

03/28/2024

I love Dr Sam. She is very nice and caring

03/25/2024

Asta hora no califico a ninguno.por que cada ves que boy todo lo queme an tocado me antendido muy vien.

03/04/2024

Dr Sam has been a person who you can easily talk to. She shows interest and concern in any problems. She responds quickly to patient portal questions.

02/26/2024

Makes me feel very comfortable

02/01/2024

As I already said, Dr. Sam has always found any issues during my six-month checkup and I feel that that is the reason why I feel so good at 84 years old.

01/18/2024

Excelente

12/18/2023

Me sentí cómoda

12/13/2023

Excelente servicio, mi mama , de 88 años esta Feliz con las atenciones de todo el personal en especial la doctora Sam, muchas gracias a todos.

12/11/2023

Excellent

11/29/2023

Ella es muy profesional y me gustó mucho

11/29/2023

She’s amazing always treats me with respect and makes sure I am well taking care of me and my family always lets me know what’s available for my health

11/29/2023

Excellent service

11/28/2023

Dr Sam is one in a million she's the best. She took care of my mother for many years right up until her death and she was always there for her and continues to be there for me.

11/26/2023

Bueno trato y trabajo

11/26/2023

Excelente

11/21/2023

Dr Sam is great!

11/21/2023

Excelente y muy paciente… para mis necesidades médicas …muuy buena

11/18/2023

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11/16/2023

Dr. Sam is an exemplary practitioner!

11/09/2023

I’m very happy with my doctor

10/28/2023

Between the doctor and we'll get this problem solved

10/11/2023

Thank you for taking such good care of me you ROCK

10/05/2023

Muy buena la atencion

10/03/2023

Excellent care 💯

09/29/2023

Exelente

09/14/2023

I enjoy the smiles everytime I go there

09/12/2023

Dr. Sam is very friendlyshe listens to her patients and she is very thorough

09/06/2023

I'm happy.

09/04/2023

Muy buen servicio

09/04/2023

Dr. Sam listens and instructs very well.

08/29/2023

check in was great, nurse was excellent, Dr. Sam is the best

08/27/2023

the doctor's ok but she's busy also.

08/26/2023

I truly feel, if Dr Sam wasn't my doctor, I would not be here I truly believe she's the best..

08/24/2023

Dr. Sam Awesome !!!!!!!

08/20/2023

I've always been provided good service at this facility.

08/19/2023

Good

08/13/2023

Every one that works there are all very nice and makes you feel comfortable.

08/09/2023

The physician spent an entire half hour going over all of my history and even noted items I still needed to provide her from other physicians

08/06/2023

Muy buena

08/01/2023

Dr. Sam has been my primary doctor for several years now and I always feel confident in her judgment.

07/29/2023

I've been a patient of Dr. Sam since she first came to Cohoes and has always given me excellent care.

07/25/2023

I'm very pleased with her.

07/24/2023

It’s a good place to go when your not feeling well or you have an injury

07/15/2023

Doctor Sam is the best doctor for me

07/11/2023

excelente

07/08/2023

Shes a great Doctor

07/06/2023

Trinity Health and it’s providers are wonderful

07/06/2023

As my mother is 92, I accompanied my mother to her appointment. Dr Sam took the time to answer my questions.

07/04/2023

Emergency visit on the day you need it I was exceptive

06/23/2023

Very friendly and easy to understand.

06/14/2023

Dr Sam is amazing

06/13/2023

Always a great visits

06/08/2023

I just had my yearly physical and a few concerns came up and she addressed them and respected my concerns and provided a back up plan if I couldn’t handle a new medication. That meant the world to me.

06/07/2023

en mi caso que no hablo inglés fue muy respetuosa y me ayudó a que pudiera entender lo que me estaba preguntando

06/02/2023

Me atendieron muy bien gracias

06/02/2023

The provider is great

05/29/2023

Very good

05/28/2023

I really like the service and communication.

05/27/2023

Great communiation

05/18/2023

Appt began at time scheduled. Dr Sam reviewed blood work results clearly with recommendations for maintaining good health.

05/15/2023

I have the highest level of confidence in this provider and don’t know what I would do if she retired or became otherwise unavailable.

05/12/2023

Dr Sam is the best caring dr.

05/09/2023

The best

05/04/2023

Dr Sam is very smart and handles every question with diligence

05/02/2023

I was always in good hands

05/02/2023

WE LOVE DR SAM

04/19/2023

Great doctor!

04/12/2023

I have always been very satisfied with Dr. Sam. She recommended the pre-diabetic classes to me and they were excellent. She is a very caring physician. lasses to me which were excellent and I lost 35 pounds.

04/09/2023

Bueno

03/24/2023

i like this person

03/21/2023

Always follows through with recommendations for patient

03/21/2023

Gracias por el cuidado que nos brindan

03/16/2023

They were very helpful and caring made me feel comfortable

03/10/2023

Personable and compassionate

03/10/2023

Just wish I got to talk to the actual doctor before I was discharged

03/08/2023

Very happy with Dr Sam and the staff

03/07/2023

We have been going there for years. We think the world of Dr Sam. She always knows what to do

02/22/2023

Dr, Sam is kind, professional, compassionate and knowledgeable.

02/18/2023

Dr. Sam is very explicit in her treatment and findings.

02/10/2023

Good provider

02/09/2023

This doctor is excellent

01/21/2023

All good

12/29/2022

His light hearted manner put me at ease.

12/16/2022

Beey respectful

11/24/2022

Poor

09/14/2022

Excelente

08/13/2022

the Dr. and nurse are very good

07/15/2022

Awesome.

07/02/2022

My contact with the provider is always excellent.

06/25/2022

I always enjoy meeting with *Dr. Sam. I feel respected & cared about.

05/29/2022

Dr. Sam is a very professional caring person who has always answered any questions that I had about my own personal care. She's right on top of any new conditions I may come up with and my health. I would not ever want to change doctors for anyting.

05/27/2022

I always enjoy my visit with Dr. Sam, she listens and explains all for me

05/15/2022

She is always prepared for my particular issues even if I haven't seen her for awhile. She responds to any concerns I may have.

05/07/2022

Excellent

04/28/2022

I love my physician dearly. She listens and truly cares about concerns and my health as much as I do. She explains things so I can understand them and she really takes the time needed to make all questions and concerns are addressed.

04/22/2022

Dr Sam is always informative & concerned about my health & well-being.

03/20/2022

Dr.Sam was wonderful to speak with . She would be able to listen toand give me all the information I needed,

03/09/2022

Dr. Sam is always, knowledgeable, thorough and kind.

02/21/2022

Dr always tends to my needs and explains very well when I'm in doubt.

02/21/2022

It was excellent. She had my profile on her lap top and was very aware of my medical history.

02/18/2022

One of the best Dr I have ever seen. Patient, informed about my health condition, knowledgeable , very patient and ready to explain everything. I loved my visit to your office, definitely a great experience.

02/11/2022

Dr Sam is always friendly and shows concern. I can leave a message online and will get an answer quickly. He has been my provider for a long time.

02/11/2022

Translation: happy to have a doctor that speaks Spanish, in which he can communicate. The doctor easily explain everything he needed it to know.

01/18/2022

Very good as always

01/05/2022

Dr. & staff are very nice and take the time to listen to any concerns I have.

12/28/2021

The fact I can explain all my concerns with my doctor with my primary language (Spanish). It makes my experience 100% satisfy.

12/23/2021

Always am treated very well at every vist

11/23/2021

I couldn't have a better Doctor

11/18/2021

Dr. Sam is always very well informed as to my test results and very informative on what the treatment plan needs to achieve the goals for my health. She listens to what I have to say, and advises/comments accordingly.

11/17/2021

Dr.Sam is both thorough and compassionate.I have been going to her for many years and she gives the best care.

10/23/2021

I have been a patient here for many years and I would never go anywhere else.

10/20/2021

Excellent care. I had a sensitive reason for visiting and the staff worked quickly to assist me and maintain privacy

10/19/2021

This was my first visit with *Dr. Sam. She was very thorough, attentive, knowledgeable and took the time to carefully listen and respond to my concerns. I am very pleased and comfortable in her care.

10/14/2021

Dr. Sam has always been wonderful me though the years. And now I can reach her anytime I feel I need to through e-mail.

10/05/2021

Dr. Sam is always professional, caring, and knowledgeable

09/26/2021

The office people and nurse are amazing

09/23/2021

Dr. Sam is very friendly. II had bloodwork done right after the visit. IT is very easy to contact her through the website if you have a problem. Her or her staff respond very quickly whether in the office or on the web.I recieved my results of the bloodwork and our plan for my care very quickly.

09/21/2021

Always thorough, thoughtful patient! 10.

09/04/2021

Dr Sam is always very concerned, informed, and helpful with any and all concerns I have.

05/26/2021

great doctor experience will recommend in the future to all who ask

05/07/2021

very nice

05/04/2021

love Dr Sam, she is always professional and very courteous. she listens to all your concerns!

05/02/2021

Excellent service!!!! I would definitely come back to this office!!!! Everyone was great in my visit!!!!

05/02/2021

Love dr Sam she is very nice and extremely good at her job

04/23/2021

Dr. Sam has always been consistent about my concerns and never seemed rushed, although I know she is very busy. I am very happy with her. She is very through and caring.

04/15/2021

Dr. Sam is an excellent physician, kind and considerate, and well informed. I always look forward to my appointments with her.

04/13/2021

Dr.Sam is very thorough and goes over all my medical conditions and concerns with me. On top of being knowledgeable she is kind and understanding. Although I have doctors much closer to where I live I go further to get the best care.

04/03/2021

Dr. Sam is always wonderful and always explains everything to me in a way that I completely understand.

03/09/2021

Excellent.

02/27/2021

I always have a great experience with Dr Sam, she is a awesome doctor.

02/23/2021

I have been with Dr. Sam for more than 10 yrs.I feel she gives me excellent care. Always on top of things when it comes to my care.

02/22/2021

Dr. Sam is always professional, caring and explains everything so I understand.

02/22/2021

Dr. Sam is the best doctor I've ever had

02/11/2021

Dr Sam is always aware of my care from other physicians. She listens and advises. Always gives you her full attention.

02/11/2021

I love Dr Sam she is the best

02/09/2021

very pleased with entire care time, not just in person but via portal, since day 1.

02/04/2021

dr sam is amazing she always listens and makes me feel better about not feeling well

01/31/2021

always good visits with my physician. she is awesome and so nice. she is really involved with my health and well being.

01/29/2021

*Dr. Sam is efficient & caring. She works to make sure all my questions are answered.

01/29/2021

I love Dr. Olai Sam! She is the most kindest, caring, compassionate and professional doctor I have ever had. She goes the extra mile to make me feel calm and at ease. She takes the time to answer all my questions and explains everything in detail. The world needs more doctors like her.

01/26/2021

my visit was great as usual. CFC is a very caring and professional office

01/24/2021

Dr Sam is an amazing Dr and always shows great concern with my health. her staff is always wonderful as well

01/20/2021

Dr Sam is very professional ,compassionate caring and she knows every detail of my health and makes me feel she's truly cares about me as her patient . The best Physician I've ever had .

01/19/2021

Very supportive and listened to all my concerns.

01/16/2021

I love Dr Sam. She is great, very pleasant, listens and cares.

01/13/2021

she is the best she treats you like a real person no one better than Doctor Sam

01/13/2021

This past visit, I felt that Dr. Sam did not want to hear what I had to say. I felt I was not taken seriously. The coverstation ended abruptly. During the beginning of the call, Dr. Sam told me her secretary would call me at the end of the day about the MRI and orthopedic referral she had just given me. I did not receive a call. I left a voicemail on the RN line asking for the referral info, the following day. I have still not received a return phone call. I am in a lot of pain, and the fact that I have NO information in regards to my referral just reiterates my feelings of not being taken seriously. I am ready to go to the hospital just to get a referral.

01/13/2021

Excellent

01/12/2021

Dr Sam is always knowledgeable of my health and issues and answers all my questions and discussed everything with me.

01/09/2021

Dr. Sam is always knowledgeable and professional but also a warm, kind human being.

01/07/2021

The doctor is very kind, and my mother says she is very satisfied and happy to have her.
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