Shaakir McIntosh-Samuel, MD
Brooklyn

My name is Shaakir McIntosh-Samuel, but please feel free to call me Shaak. I was born in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada and raised in Brooklyn, New York. However my family roots and ethnicity come from the beautiful tri-island nation of Grenada. I hold a B.S. from Hobart & William Smith Colleges, a M.D. from Ross University School of Medicine, a M.P.H from Tulane University and I completed my Family Medicine Residency at SUNY Downstate Medical Center. Outside of medicine, I enjoy staying active through exercise and basketball, spending time outdoors, gardening, reading, listening to music, and playing chess to keep a balanced mind and body. Traveling has also been a major passion of mine I’ve been fortunate to explore many parts of the world, from Costa Rica and the U.K. to Russia, the Netherlands, and throughout the Caribbean. I believe that my diverse upbringing in New York City and my global experiences have shaped my holistic approach to care. I strive to build meaningful relationships with my patients and focus on treating the whole person: body, mind, and spirit. It’s an honor to be part of a community that values innovation, compassion, and connection, and I look forward to partnering with you on your health journey.

How I stay healthy and happy
I like to stay happy and healthy by keeping my mind and body active. I enjoy exercising regularly and playing basketball to stay fit and energized. Spending time outdoors and being in nature helps me recharge, and I find gardening to be both relaxing and rewarding. I also like to read, listen to music, and play chess which I think are all great ways to keep my mind sharp and balanced. These activities help me maintain a healthy and sound mind and body.

Education
Western University of Health Sciences Pomona, California

Board certification
National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants (NCCPA)

Goes by
Shaak

Pronouns
He, him, his