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Dr. Andrew Sama, MD

Dr. Andrew Sama, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Andrew Sama, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sama has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School of Medicine in 1995. He is affiliated with Stamford Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

4.3 Star Rating
Based on 61 reviews 4.3 Star Rating (61 reviews)

Practice

523 E 72nd St New York, NY 10021
Telehealth available

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Dr. Sama's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Sama

4.3
61 ratings, 26 with a written review
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What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Julie Tsai – Sep 30, 2024
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USE DR. SAMA ONLY IF YOU WANT THE BEST
Dr. Sama performed a laminectomy on me in Jan 2023. Would not let anyone else even touch me. He is no B.S., totally honest, brilliant surgeon, great back-up team..in other words, 'THE BEST'!. Can I give him 10 stars instead of 5. Love him to pieces. Spinal surgery is tough there is no doubt, but I recuperated beautifully and I am a 'very young' 80 year old. Love him to pieces. Not one minute of stenosis pain since the surgery----and I was in terrible terrible pain prior. Yup, he's the best!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Shelly Bleier – Jul 05, 2024
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If I could give zero I would. I called his office over two weeks ago. I emailed his office my MRI and EMG tests. I was told I would get a call back within a week. I missed the first call and called back within 2 minutes of the call and had to leave a message. Since then I called 2 more times. Never received a call back. You can keep this guy!!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
12 others found this helpful
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DG – Aug 20, 2021
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Dr. Sama is an amazing surgeon, and so caring. When I had some serious problems, he spoke to me during his vacation multiple times, even late at night, and he checked in on me even after he resolved my issues. Plus I had an excellent result from my surgery.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Apr 08, 2021
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An incredible surgeon! I had a four level cervical spine surgery which Dr. Sama performed perfectly. The surgery was 4 1/2 hours long and half way through it he had a nurse call my family to say I was doing well, and that it was going smoothly! His follow-up has been attentive and thorough. A kind, compassionate man. Highly recommend!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Kathleen G. – Dec 16, 2020
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I had spine surgery last March. Dr. Sama is a miracle worker. Once I had the surgery, my excruciating pain down my legs disappeared. He has a wonderful bedside manner and was very comforting and reassuring before and after the surgery. I highly recommend this wonderful and skilled surgeon.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
6 others found this helpful
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Tina Peloso-Ulreich – Mar 18, 2020
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Intake process is ridiculously long and complex and expertise seems to be lacking. If you are suffering from pain, there are many better options available.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
11 others found this helpful
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Peter Moynahan – Jun 18, 2018
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When anyone I speak to mentions that they need to see a doctor for back problems I ALWAYS give them dr. Sama's name. Dr. Sama did surgery on my husband with good results and now I am in the process of making an appointment with him for my back issues. He is professional but personable. I admire his honesty and the respect he showed my husband and myself when we were in his office.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
5 others found this helpful
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Kathryn Torres in Oxford, Ct – Jun 16, 2017
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Dr Sama appears to be very knowledgeable and caring and has an excellent reputation. His office staff is not as good. Especially the surgical coordinator, who has an attitude and is incompetent, disorganized and inconsiderate
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Long wait times
14 others found this helpful
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geri g in Fairfield, CT – Dec 27, 2016
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I had had MRI's( Feb. 2016) done of my Thoratic & Lumbar Spine due to long term discomfort in my back and a fall down some stairs at home just a few days after Prostate surgery (11/19/15). I knew i had issues with my L 5 , L4 & L3 Disc. L5 had a "slight" fracture & L4 & L3 were swollen. I'd have a higher rating for Dr. Sama if he had told me I the fracture found in my T-10 was "severe" and not a slight fracture-which is what I was told. Another Dr. found the "severe" description in a case report
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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Richard K in Brooklyn, NY – Oct 05, 2016
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Had laminectomy from Dr. Sama in April 2016. One week later had complications and had to be taken by ambulance and admitted to North Shore Hospital with terrible pain going down right leg. could not walk. Had an MRI and my wife took it to see Dr. Sama and all he was concerned about was that the operation was a success. He sat with my wife and son for about 10 minutes and then had to leave for another operation. Couldn't have cared less about my condition and had no answers.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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Gerald F in roslyn – Oct 02, 2016
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Dr. Sama performed two procedures on me in 2015; cervical fusion and a lumbar laminectomy with L3 fusion. Bothe procedures were well done and have alleviated the chronic back pain which I had been experiencing for several years.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
3 others found this helpful
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Richard M. in Nyack, NY – Jul 05, 2016
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Awesome surgeon! Took the time to explain all of my options as a spondy patient with left foot drop. Even recommended other options than back surgery to help my foot drop issues. I couldn't thank him enough!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Ken in new york – Jul 04, 2016
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Dr. Sama is extremely kind and courteous and a very caring physician and surgeon. He reviewed my records thoroughly for a second opinion. I would highly recommend him.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
2 others found this helpful
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BT in Roseland, NJ – May 11, 2016
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HSS is not what it used to be. Avoid if you can. They have too many patients and not enough doctors. My back surgery did not turn out good and had to go elsewhere to fix the problem. His staff is for the birds, had to wait months for a appointment after surgery and all you do is get the runaround. Go elsewhere, you've been warned!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
19 others found this helpful
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Mark Berner in Great Neck, NY – May 06, 2016
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Andrew Sama is a personable and highly competent surgeon who treats patients with mutuality and respect. I felt that he partnered with me to fully understand my medical condition, review all available options, and to chart the right course for me. In the process he answered each of my many, many questions in depth and detail. A great surgeon at a great hospital. Highest recommendations for him and his top notch staff.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
4 others found this helpful
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Brian Laperriere in Holmdel, NJ – Mar 09, 2016
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He is very personable. Excellent experience all around!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
7 others found this helpful
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Jessica F. in New York, NY – Feb 17, 2016
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Fantastic appointment. Spent all the time I needed and answered every question.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
3 others found this helpful
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Frank in New York, NY – Feb 12, 2016
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Caring compassionate and extremely knowledgeable. Staff was extraordinary.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
2 others found this helpful
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John D in New York, NY – Feb 11, 2016
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Extremely friendly and knowledgeable. Very clear recommended plan.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
1 other person found this helpful
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Gaston in New York, NY – Feb 10, 2016
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Dr. Andrew Sama, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in New York, NY and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Sama has extensive experience in Spine Disorders & Surgical Procedures. He graduated from University of Miami Miller School...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • Hospital For Special Surgery

    Fellowship Hospital, 2001

  • University Of Miami-jackson Mem Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 2000

  • University Of Miami Miller School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1995

  • University Of Miami

    Undergraduate School, 1991
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