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Dr. Samuel Samuel, MD

Dr. Samuel Samuel, MD

Pain Medicine*
25+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Samuel, MD is a pain medicine physician in Cleveland, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES in 1997. He is affiliated with medical facilities Cleveland Clinic and Marymount Hospital. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.1 Star Rating
Based on 17 reviews 3.1 Star Rating (17 reviews)

Practice

9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44195
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(216) 444-8621

At a Glance

  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Samuel specializes in the areas of Anesthesiology & Pain Medicine. • See board certifications
  • Friendly Staff
    Patients said the staff was friendly. • See reviews
  • Offers Telehealth
    This doctor offers telehealth appointments. Call the office to schedule an appointment.
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Samuel's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samuel

3.1
17 ratings, 7 with a written review
5 star
47%
47%
4 star
0%
0%
3 star
6%
6%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
41%
41%

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Waste of time
Started the appointment saying he wasn't going to provide the services he was consulted for. Insulted the provider who recommended the requested treatment. Had someone on his phone listening in to do his notes, but I could not verify the person, their credentials, or their purpose. I felt uncomfortable the entire appointment. Didn't seem interested in hearing about my history or treatments tried. Instructed me to take a medication contraindicated to another medication I am on for life. Then gave me names of 2 other doctors that I could seek out for the treatment he was refusing to do. Waste of my time and money. I've lost hope in the healthcare system and the Cleveland Clinic as a whole.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
1 other person found this helpful
Helpful
Jan 09, 2025
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Who’s telling it straight
I have a history of spine cancer that has caused chronic pain for years even after aggressive treatment. Recently I was in a car accident and my back pain more than doubled, the MRI showed spinal stenosis and arachnoiditis. The spine surgeon said he couldn’t help me because surgery would make the arachnoiditis worse. Pain management at one hospital told me he only does injections, which I have already had and failed. Okay, so I find a specialist in arachnoiditis, he looks at my MRI and says it’s fine, there is nothing wrong with it, asks me if I have a law suit against the person who caused the accident, says I don’t have spinal stenosis or arachnoiditis and implies I’m malingering.
What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
Helpful
Deana C – Oct 30, 2024
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I wouldn't waste my time. This doctor never reviewed my medical history or medication I was on at the time. He did nothing nothing more than my primary doctor could. I don't need an extra bill. Had he viewed my history he certainly wouldn't have told me after the 10 minutes he spent with me take go home & take medication I'm not suppose to take. NO THANK YOU!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
3 others found this helpful
Helpful
Shelene Gallagher – Oct 05, 2023
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A1 Doctor
I have gone to Dr. Samuel for at least 15 years. He is an amazing physician. He listens well and prescribes appropriate meds, PT, and suggestions for actions to take at home. He inquires about family and is knowledgeable about other health situations you are experiencing.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Aug 10, 2023
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Mixed
I had an excellent visit and problem review with Dr. Samuel's fellow, Dr. Syed. When Dr. Samuel came in to review what he had found, he provided me with almost no information, ordered a couple of expensive tests without telling me why (they were a repeat of tests I had already had 2 months earlier), and left the room, all within about 2 minutes. The tests came back with the same info found previously. I emailed him for his interpretation, asked a few questions, and received an unhelpful reply without explanation.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
1 other person found this helpful
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Mar 21, 2022
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He treats patients poorly he refused to give me doctor note for work, he told me just go to work. I told him something is wrong . He ignored what I said for 6 months. No testing done . Ended up having a heart attack. Fired him after that
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
5 others found this helpful
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Aug 23, 2021
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Saw Dr. Samuel in March. He prescribed low dose naltrexone for my chronic pain. Returned yesterday for follow up. I was terribly disappointed. After telling him that I felt worse on LDN and stopped taking it, as my appt ended he offered to prescribe LDN. I reminded him that he had prescribed it last time and side effects were awful. Point is, he was not paying any attention to me. Must not have even glanced at my chart.
What went well
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
12 others found this helpful
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May 10, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Samuel Samuel, MD is a pain medicine physician in Cleveland, OH and has over 25 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from UNITED ARAB EMIRATES UNIVERSITY / FACULTY OF MEDICINE AND HEALTH SCIENCES in 1997. He is affiliated...read more

  • Pain Medicine

  • Anesthesiology

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  • United Arab Emirates University / Faculty Of Medicine And Health Sciences

    Medical School, 1997
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Anesthesiology®
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Anesthesiology
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Pain Medicine
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Locations

Practice

Cleveland Clinic9500 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44195
1
University Hospitals Laboratory Services Foundation10524 Euclid Ave Cleveland, OH 44106
2
Cleveland Clinic Foundation2001 E Royalton Rd Broadview Heights, OH 44147
3

Practice

Office12000 McCracken Rd Ste 259 Cleveland, OH 44125
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Cleveland Clinic

    9500 Euclid Ave
    Cleveland, OH 44195
    Recipient of 28
    hospital awards

    America’s 50 Best Hospitals for Surgical Excellence Award™ (2025, 2023)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for overall patient experience based on nine measures related to doctor and nurse communication, hospital cleanliness and noise levels, and medication and post-discharge care instructions

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    89%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    5% higher than the national average

    82%
    Patients would recommend the hospital to friends and family

    17% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Marymount Hospital

    12300 McCracken Rd
    Garfield Heights, OH 44125
    Recipient of 6
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2025, 2024)

    Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

    View all awards

    How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

    86%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    2% higher than the national average

    80%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    4% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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