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Department Pain Management
Primary Location Marymount Hospital
Type of Doctor Adults Only
Languages Arabic, English, French
Surgeon Yes
Locations Specialties & Treatments

Treatment & Services

  • Back Pain Treatment
  • Celiac Plexus Block
  • Cervical Epidural Injections
  • Cervical Facet Joint Block
  • Cervical, Thoracic and Lumbar Radiofrequency Ablation
  • Diagnostic Epidural Differential Blocks
  • Discograms
  • Epidural Steroid Injection
  • Facet Median Nerve Branch Block
  • Implantable Intrathecal Drug Delivery Systems
  • Implantable Spinal Cord Stimulator Therapy
  • Interventional Pain Management
  • Intradiscal Procedure for Pain Relief
  • Intradiscal Intervention (IDET, Biacuplasty)
  • Intrathecal Baclofen Pump
  • Joint Injections
  • Lumbar Epidural Injections
  • Lumbar Facet Joint Block
  • Neck Pain Treatment
  • Occipital Nerve Block
  • Occipital Nerve Stimulation
  • Pain Management
  • Peripheral Nerve Blocks
  • Placement of Cervical Tunneled Epidural Catheter
  • Placement of Lumbar Tunneled Epidural Catheter
  • Selective Nerve Root Injection
  • Spinal Cord Stimulation
  • Sympathetic Nerve Blocks
  • Thoracic Epidural Injections
  • Thoracic Facet Joint Block
View all 30 Treatment & Services +

Specialty in Diseases & Conditions

  • Angina
  • Arachnoiditis
  • Arthritis
  • Back Pain in Athletes
  • Bursitis
  • Cancer
  • Cancer Fatigue
  • Chronic Back Pain
  • Chronic Myofascial Pain (CMP)
  • Chronic Neuropathic Pain
  • Coccydynia
  • Complex Regional Pain Syndrome
  • Facet Joint Syndrome
  • Headaches
  • Herniated Disc
  • Interstitial Cystitis
  • Musculoskeletal Pain
  • Myofascial Pain Syndrome
  • Neck Pain
  • Nerve Injuries
  • Neuropathy
  • Neuropathy - Diabetic
  • Occipital Headache
  • Osteoporosis
  • Pelvic Pain
  • Peripheral Artery Disease
  • Radiculopathy
  • Sciatica
  • Shingles (Varicella-Zoster Virus)
  • Spasticity
  • Spinal Fractures
  • Spinal Stenosis
  • Spine Pain
  • Spondylosis
  • Vertebral Compression Fracture
View all 35 Specialties +
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Biography

About Samuel Samuel, MD

Samuel W. Samuel, MD, is Director of the Pain Management clinics at Marymount Hospital,and Marymount South. Dr. Samuel is board-certified in anesthesiology and pain management.
Education & Professional Highlights

Education & Professional Highlights

Appointed
2005

Education & Fellowships

Fellowship - Cleveland Clinic
Pain Management
Cleveland, OH USA
2005

Residency - Cleveland Clinic
Anesthesiology
Cleveland, OH USA
2004

Internship - Cleveland Clinic
Internal Medicine
Cleveland, OH USA
2001

Internship - Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Transitional
Cairo, Egypt
1997

Medical Education - Ain Shams University Faculty of Medicine
Cairo, Egypt
1995

Undergraduate - University of London
London,
1989

Professional Highlights

  • Board-certified in anesthesiology
  • Board-certified in pain management

Certifications

  • Anesthesiology - Pain Medicine
  • Anesthesiology

Specialty Interests

Abdominal Pain, back, back neuropathic, Back Pain, back/neck pain, cancer pain, CRP, complex regional pain syndrome, evaluation of back and neck pain, interventional pain management, interventional pain management for back and neck pain, Low Back Pain, management of chronic pain, Neck Pain, pain, pain management, pain management including spine, spinal cord stimulation, spine, spine pain

Memberships

  • American Society of Anesthesiologists
  • American Society of Regional Anesthesia 
Research & Publications

Research & Publications

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Industry Relationships

Industry Relationships

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As of 6/22/2023, Dr. Samuel has reported no financial relationship with industry that is applicable to this listing. In general, patients should feel free to contact their doctor about any of the relationships and how the relationships are overseen by Cleveland Clinic. To learn more about Cleveland Clinic's policies on collaborations with industry and innovation management, go to our Integrity in Innovation page.

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Patient Satisfaction Reviews

265 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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

Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5 with 5 being the best score.

The comments are submitted by patients and reflect their views and opinions. The comments are not endorsed by and do not necessarily reflect the views of Cleveland Clinic.

Overall Star Ratings
4.8 out of 5
Explains 4.7
Courtesy, Respect & Concern 4.8
Patient Rating of Doctor 4.8

41 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 15, 2024

The new girl at the front desk is amazing! Love how Dr Samuel explains everything

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2024

Dr Samuel was superb! So understanding and knowledgeable! I thought his care and help were excellent!

Reviewed on Feb 16, 2024

Dr and staff members are easy to talk to they understand my concerns

Reviewed on Feb 9, 2024

Always good with Dr. Sam

Reviewed on Feb 1, 2024

Great Doctor!!! Was so very helpful!!!

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Dr. Samuel Samuel and his staff will be recommended. I am pleased with the discussion between the Dr. And his staff and the opinions that were presented to me very clearly

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

Both physician and resident physician did a thorough exam and where very kind and considerate to me. They had real concern for my well-being.

Reviewed on Jan 30, 2024

When it comes to complex issues resulting in pain Dr. Samual and his team are the best I've ever seen.

Reviewed on Jan 17, 2024

This physician is very professional and kind!

Reviewed on Jan 12, 2024

Dr. Samuel's is one of the best doctors in the entire CCF network. Very calling, understanding, and genuinely wants to help you get better. His PA, Megan Kral, is excellent too.

Reviewed on Jan 3, 2024

Dr. Samuel does a great job explaining my issues and what's available to me in my quest to enjoy life. He does this with understanding and humor. I appreciate Dr. Samuel!

Reviewed on Jan 2, 2024

I love Dr Samuel. He is very knowledgeable and answers all my questions in a way that I can understand. He never makes me feel rushed and I believe he genuinely cares about his patients.

Reviewed on Dec 13, 2023

Dr Samuel came highly recommended from my retiring pain specialist andmyPCP. They were right. He is great. I have confidence in him and his advice

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

He is a very busy doctor and it is sometimes difficult to get an appointment when you want it.

Reviewed on Dec 6, 2023

Dr. Samuel was compassionate and thorough in explaining all of the details of my issue and recommended treatment. He was caring and engaged, listening intently to my concerns.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

Dr. Samuel impresses me not only as a very caring doctor, but a very knowledgeable doctor.

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

There is nothing negative I can say about Dr Samuel. He is always courteous and listens to my problems and concerns

Reviewed on Nov 3, 2023

I will be getting a procedure done on next month. Dr. Samuel knows my concerns. We discuss the procedure, treatment and assure me that everything will work out find. Yes, he calmed me down.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023

Dr. Samuel is knowledgeable, informative and personable. I have confidence in his expertise.

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2023

Dr Samuel answered all my questions and concerns and explained my condition and treatments. He was very kind ,

Reviewed on Oct 24, 2023

Dr Samuel could have been more professional or informative. He answered all my questions and concerns. After 17 months and a plethora of seeing specialists. All said I don't know what is wrong with you go to PT. Within 5 minutes Dr Samuel had a possible diagnosis.

Reviewed on Oct 13, 2023

Dr. Samuel was very knowledgeable, extremely thorough and easy to talk with.

Reviewed on Sep 22, 2023

Caring and thoughtful, the best types of doctors

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

Dr Samuel is a very good doctor. He cares about his patients

Reviewed on Aug 23, 2023

Dr Samuels to me is a brilliant and wonderful caring doctor. So happy we found him.

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2023

Very positive experience. Honest doctor

Reviewed on Aug 11, 2023

Dr. Samuel is a very kind, caring and concerning man. Always listens and gives an honest viewpoint or recommendation. I like him very much.

Reviewed on Aug 9, 2023

Dr. Samuel is excellent in his manner and directness all the while with a bit of humor. This was my first appointment and feel quite comfortable with this genuine healer!

Reviewed on Jul 18, 2023

Everything went very well. Dr Samuel is always professional and I think that is important. My questions were answered and I look forward to my next needed appointment.

Reviewed on Jul 12, 2023

I was very impressed by Dr. Samuel's thoroughness and investigative skills. He looked at the whole picture surrounding my pain, was in touch with my primary doctor and made me feel like he really cared! Great doctor!

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023

Dr Samuel helped diagnose the cause of my pain after a year of working with UH and doctors not being able to figure out the problem.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023

I drive a long distance to be treated by this doctor. I am very pleased.

Reviewed on Jul 11, 2023

Dr. Samuel is very honest and thorough in his care regarding my problem.

Reviewed on Jun 28, 2023

Dr Samuel is the best

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023

Dr Samuels is the best

Reviewed on Jun 21, 2023

Very kind and thorough physician.

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

Dr.Samuel is by far above any care. that can be provided..

Reviewed on Jun 13, 2023

I love Dr Samuel, he has been very patient with me

Reviewed on Jun 9, 2023

He was a very nice dr.

Reviewed on May 24, 2023

Dr. Samuel listened to my concerns and questions and his explanations were complete and reasonable

Reviewed on May 16, 2023

There are no words to describe the amount of care and concern that the doctors and nurses showed when I was at my appointment it was a wonderful experience

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