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Samara Amaris Laynor, MD
I speak: English
My gender: Female
This clinician requires a referral
Where I practice
About me
I was born and raised in San Diego, California. The Army brought me to the Pacific Northwest, which I now consider my home. I served in the Army for 17 years, first completing medical training and then serving as a Cardiologist at Madigan Army Medical Center. I served as a general medical officer during the Iraqi war in 2006/2007, where I was awarded the Bronze Star for my service. I met my husband while serving in Iraq and now have a young daughter who amazes us both every day. I chose medicine because I wanted to make a difference in people's lives. I am the operational chief of cardiology in Tacoma.
About my practice
I enjoy making people feel better and improving their quality of life. I believe the practice of cardiology is a partnership between the physician and patient. Medical decisions are determined through a combination of evidence-based medicine, communication, and the needs of the patient and their families. We work together to improve the patient's longevity and quality of life. My areas of specialty are congestive heart failure, valvular heart disease and coronary artery disease. I joined this organization because multiple specialties collaborate as a team to give each patient excellent, complete care.
How I thrive
My family loves to go to the mountains, especially to snowboard and ski. Whistler is our favorite winter destination; my husband and I were married there. I enjoy jogging, spinning, playing guitar, walking our Rhodesian Ridgeback and spending time with my family.
My office
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Medical groups, locations, and plans
Kaiser Foundation Health Plan - Wa
Tacoma Medical Center
Plans and networks accepted
- Access PPO
- Boeing HMO Network
- Core
- Elect PPO
- Medicare Advantage HMO Anchor IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Group
- Medicare Advantage HMO GRP Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO IND Part D
- Medicare Advantage HMO Individual
- Microsoft
- Options
- Options Federal
- Providence Caregivers
- SoundChoice
- Summit PPO
- Swedish Caregivers
- Virtual Plus - Connect Network
Contact information
- Fax
- 253-596-3301
- Main number
- 1-800-858-9996 (toll free)
- Main number
- 253-596-3300
- Main number - After hours
- 253-596-3400
- TTY Washington Relay Service
- 1-800-833-6388 (toll-free TTY for the hearing/speech impaired)
My training, certifications & licensing
Medical school
Uniformed Services University of the Health SciencesBoard certification
Cardiovascular Disease
American Board of Internal MedicineTo verify board certification for an individual practitioner, please visit the American Board of Medical Specialties, the American Medical Association, or the American Osteopathic Association websites.
Medical training
Fellowship
Brooke Army Medical CenterInternship
Madigan Army Medical CenterResidency
Madigan Army Medical CenterJoined Kaiser Permanente
2015Provider ID
045180License information
Look up this clinician’s credentials at the Washington State Department of Health website.
National Provider Identifier (NPI)
1831217223Cultural Competency Training (CCT)
Kaiser Permanente providers complete accredited cultural competency training.My hospitals
I have admitting privileges at the following hospitals:
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11/20/2025