Compassionate Primary Care Provider Serving Patients at Prima Medicine
Juliana Samar, PA-C, DMSc, is a highly trained physician assistant at Prima Medicine with a strong foundation in primary care, dermatology, preventive medicine, and patient-centered chronic disease management. She earned her Doctorate in Medical Science from Shenandoah University and completed advanced physician assistant training through Shenandoah University’s Physician Assistant Studies program.
Juliana brings a warm, thoughtful, and clinically focused approach to patient care. Her background includes hands-on experience in family medicine, dermatology, phototherapy, medical assisting, and direct patient support. She is known for her empathy, strong work ethic, attention to detail, and ability to connect with patients in a calm and reassuring way.
A Doctorally Trained Physician Assistant Focused on Whole-Person Care
Juliana’s doctoral education in Medical Science reflects her commitment to advanced clinical knowledge, evidence-based medicine, and lifelong professional growth. Her training helps her approach patients with a broad understanding of diagnosis, treatment planning, prevention, and long-term health management.
At Prima Medicine, Juliana is well-positioned to support patients with preventive visits, acute concerns, chronic condition follow-up, medication management, health counseling, and coordinated primary care.
Strong Clinical Foundation in Family Medicine and Primary Care
Juliana completed a family medicine rotation in 2025, where she was described as reliable, professional, compassionate, and clinically knowledgeable. Her preceptor noted that she demonstrated excellent empathy for patients while also developing detailed treatment plans for chronic illnesses. She was rated 10/10 in her student role and was strongly recommended for clinical practice.
This primary care experience aligns closely with Prima Medicine’s mission: helping patients across Northern Virginia receive accessible, comprehensive, and relationship-based medical care.
Dermatology and Procedure-Based Experience
Before becoming a physician assistant, Juliana worked at Integrated Dermatology of Fairfax as a medical assistant and phototherapist. In these roles, she assisted with procedures such as biopsies, excisions, incision and drainage, electrodessication and curettage, biologic injections, wound care, and suture removal.
She was also promoted to a phototherapist role, where she performed narrow-band UVB and Xtrac excimer laser treatments under physician direction. Her supervising dermatologist described this as an opportunity offered to fewer than 10% of medical assistants in the practice and noted that Juliana excelled in the role.
A Patient-Centered Clinician Known for Empathy and Professionalism
Juliana’s references consistently highlight her compassion, maturity, professionalism, intelligence, and ability to work well with physicians, physician assistants, staff, and patients. One dermatologist described her as “smart, serious, hard-working, compassionate, and appropriate,” giving Juliana the highest recommendation as a physician assistant and colleague.
Patients at Prima Medicine can expect Juliana to listen carefully, explain care plans clearly, and work collaboratively with the broader medical team to support their health goals.
Areas of Care
Juliana Samar, PA, DMSc, may assist patients with:
* Annual physicals and preventive care
* Same-day and acute illness visits
* Chronic disease follow-up
* Blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol, and medication management
* Skin concerns and dermatology-related questions
* Patient education and lifestyle counseling
* Care coordination with physicians and specialists
* Follow-up after labs, imaging, or specialist visits
Why Patients Choose Juliana Samar at Prima Medicine
Juliana combines advanced education, strong clinical training, dermatology experience, and a compassionate bedside manner. Her background as a medical assistant, phototherapist, physician assistant student, and doctorally trained clinician gives her a practical, hands-on understanding of patient care from multiple perspectives.
At Prima Medicine, she joins a team committed to accessible primary care, preventive medicine, chronic disease management, and personalized care for patients throughout Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, Tysons, and the greater Northern Virginia community.
Frequently Asked Questions About Juliana Samar, PA, DMSc
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Juliana completed advanced training at Shenandoah University, including a Doctorate in Medical Science and Physician Assistant Studies. She also earned a Bachelor of Science in Honors Biology from George Mason University.
DMSc stands for Doctor of Medical Science. It is an advanced doctoral degree for physician assistants and other medical professionals that emphasizes clinical knowledge, leadership, evidence-based care, and advanced medical practice.
Juliana is well-suited to see adult primary care patients for preventive visits, acute concerns, chronic disease follow-up, medication questions, health counseling, and coordinated care needs.
Yes. Juliana has prior experience in dermatology as both a medical assistant and phototherapist. She assisted with dermatologic procedures, wound care, biologic injections, phototherapy, and patient education.
Juliana has been praised by clinical supervisors for her reliability, professionalism, empathy, clinical knowledge, attention to detail, and strong work ethic. Her references describe her as an excellent clinician and highly recommended colleague.
Prima Medicine serves patients across Northern Virginia, including Fairfax, South Riding, Merrifield, Tysons, and surrounding communities.
