--- title: "Dr. Sameena S. Wafa | Pediatrician in Modesto, CA | Sutter Health" description: "Dr. Sameena S. Wafa, M.D. practices Pediatrics in Modesto, CA. Accepting new patients." url: "https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sameena-s-wafa-1046242553" --- 1. [Home](https://www.sutterhealth.org/) / 2. [Find a provider](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider) / 3. Sameena S. Wafa, M.D. ![Sameena S. Wafa, M.D.](https://dyn.mktgcdn.com/p/VmU20pTrdkMd_2FumR81DUj4eltD5QBjhxUsnplAvZc/fit=crop,gravity=auto,dpr=2,width=230,height=230) 4.9/5 [(115 ratings)](https://www.sutterhealth.org/star-ratings) # Sameena S. Wafa, M.D. ## Pediatrics - Accepting new patients [1144 Coffee RoadModesto, CA 95355](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1144+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [+1 more location](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sameena-s-wafa-1046242553#provider-locations) Jump to: - [About](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sameena-s-wafa-1046242553#provider-about) - [Insurance](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sameena-s-wafa-1046242553#provider-health-plans) - [Locations](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sameena-s-wafa-1046242553#provider-locations) - [Services](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider/dr-sameena-s-wafa-1046242553#provider-services) ## About Dr. Wafa Languages English Gender Female Ages treated Children under 18 Uses [My Health Online](https://www.sutterhealth.org/patient-resources/my-health-online) for scheduling and messaging Offers [video visits](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-care/video-visits) for existing patients ### Approach to care I understand that parents place a great deal of trust in their pediatrician. I value that trust, therefore, I strive to give the best care possible by providing evidence-based medicine, in a warm, kid-friendly manner. ### Professional highlights Member of Stanislaus Medical Society. ### Outside of medicine Outside of Medicine, personal interests include family, travel, reading. ## Education and training **Medical school:** Creighton University **Internship:** Loyola University Medical Center **Residency:** Loyola University Medical Center, Ronald McDonald Children's Hospital ## Board certifications - Pediatrics ## Affiliations ### Medical groups - Gould Medical Group ## Accepted insurance Search plan or carrier name **Aetna (19 plans)** ### Aetna - Aetna Choice POS II - Aetna Select EPO - Aetna Select Open Access - Aetna Signature Administrators (ASA) - Aetna Student Health Program - Health Fund HMO (aka HMO/HRA) - Health Fund POS - HMO - HMO Deductible Plans - Managed Choice POS - National Advantage Plan (NAP) - Open Access Elect Choice EPO - Open Access Managed Choice POS - Open Choice PPO - Quality Point of Service (QPOS) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) - Copay Plan - Open Access Aetna Select - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) ACA High Deductible Health Plan POS II (ACA HDHP-POS II) - Stanford University Faculty & Staff (SUFS) High Deductible Health Plan POS II (HDHP POS II) - Traditional Choice **Alignment (2 plans)** ### Alignment - Alignment Health Plan My Choice (Medicare Advantage PPO) - Retiree Options (Medicare Advantage PPO) **Anthem Blue Cross of California (19 plans)** ### Anthem Blue Cross of California - Advantage HMO - Anthem Blue Cross HMO Saver Small Group Plan - Anthem Blue Cross HMO, also sometimes known as California Care or Rural Cal Care (includes CalPERS Traditional HMO) - Anthem Blue Cross HMO/POS (California Care Plus) - Anthem Blue Cross Individual and Family EPO Bronze/Silver/Gold/Platinum-Covered California (Pathway - EPO) - Anthem Blue Cross Small Group HMO (also sometimes known as California Care) - Anthem Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum PPO (Prudent Buyer Plan) - Anthem High Performance Narrow Network - Anthem Medicare Preferred PPO Medicare Advantage Plans for Group Retirees - Behavioral Health Program - BlueCard - CareAdvocate PPO - Direct Access - Federal Employee Program (FEP) - PPO - GeoBlue - Indemnity - Managed Care Services - My Choice PPO - SmartSense **Blue Shield of California (23 plans)** ### Blue Shield of California - Active Choice PPO - Administrative Services Only (ASO) - Self-Funded PPO - Blue Shield $0 Cost Share PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield Access+ HMO Plan - Blue Shield Added Advantage POS (Point-Of-Service) Plan**Note:** - PPO Benefit Level - Blue Shield Bronze PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield CalPERS EPO - Blue Shield CalPERS Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Gold PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Life and Health Insurance Company - Blue Shield Medicare (PPO) Employer Group Medicare Advantage - Blue Shield Minimum Coverage PPO (IFP) - Blue Shield of California PPO/EPO (aka Full Network PPO/EPO) - Blue Shield Platinum PPO (IFP & Small Group) - Blue Shield Silver PPO (IFP & Small Group) - BlueCard Plan - Federal Employee Program - PPO**Note:** - FEP accesses Anthem Blue Cross for Hospital Providers - Indemnity - PERS Platinum PPO - Shared Advantage - PPO/EPO and Shared Advantage Plus - PPO/EPO (Full Network PPO) - UC Care PPO - University of California HealthSavings+ - Vital Shield 900 Plans Coverage can vary, so we suggest confirming with your health plan and provider’s office before your visit. ## Care locations [Pediatric and Adolescent Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/pediatric-and-adolescent-care-center-1043246839) 1144 Coffee Road Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1144+Coffee+Road+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-524-0370](tel:+12095240370) 209-550-4828 Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm **View additional hours** Sunday Closed Monday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Tuesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Wednesday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Thursday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Friday 8:00 am - 5:30 pm Saturday 9:00 am - 12:00 pm [Spanos Court Care Center](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-location/facility/spanos-court-care-center-1043247572) 1401 Spanos Court Suite 104 Modesto, CA 95355 [Get directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=1401+Spanos+Court+Modesto%2C+CA+95355+US) [209-572-5933](tel:+12095725933) 209-491-7550 ## Related services offered by Sutter - [Pediatric weight management program](https://www.sutterhealth.org/services/pediatric-weight-management-program) ## Similar providers nearby [View all](https://www.sutterhealth.org/find-provider-results?facets=%5B%7B%22i%22%3A%22c_providerSpecialties.specialty.name%22%2C%22v%22%3A%5B%22Pediatrics%22%5D%7D%5D&limit=10&staticFilters=%5B%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Sutter+Health+provider%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_providerIsSutterHealth%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24eq%22%2C%22value%22%3Atrue%7D%7D%2C%7B%22displayName%22%3A%22Near%3A+Pediatric+and+Adolescent+Care+Center%22%2C%22selected%22%3Atrue%2C%22filter%22%3A%7B%22kind%22%3A%22fieldValue%22%2C%22fieldId%22%3A%22c_offices.officeOrFacility.builtin.location%22%2C%22matcher%22%3A%22%24near%22%2C%22value%22%3A%7B%22lat%22%3A37.65962375190273%2C%22lng%22%3A-120.97520685706043%2C%22radius%22%3A16093%7D%7D%7D%5D&verticalKey=healthcare_professionals) - 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