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Dr. Stephen Samelson, MD

Dr. Stephen Samelson, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
30+ years of experience

Dr. Stephen Samelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Montgomery, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Samelson has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham in 1992. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Prattville Baptist Hospital and Baptist Medical Center East. He is accepting new patients and telehealth appointments.

3.6 Star Rating
Based on 27 reviews 3.6 Star Rating (27 reviews)

Practice

454 Taylor Rd Montgomery, AL 36117
Telehealth available

Make an Appointment

(334) 613-9000

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Samelson is affiliated with Prattville Baptist Hospital Prattville, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Samelson specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • 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
    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ • See hospitals
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Dr. Samelson's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samelson

3.6

27 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 Star
63%
63%
4 Star
0%
0%
3 Star
4%
4%
2 Star
4%
4%
1 Star
30%
30%

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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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SDay – Mar 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Melanie Taylor May – Feb 21, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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L K – Feb 14, 2025
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Nov 16, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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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Carol – Nov 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Jul 26, 2024
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
Helpful
Jun 07, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
Helpful
Jun 05, 2024
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What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't explain conditions well
Helpful
Dec 14, 2023
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Staff friendliness
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Mark – Aug 23, 2023
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • I didn't feel respected
  • 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 person found this helpful
Helpful
Jun 01, 2023
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
Susan Epton – Jun 02, 2022
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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
  • Long wait times
3 people found this helpful
Helpful
Mira G Walker – Oct 08, 2021
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What went well
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Feb 05, 2021
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What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
3 people found this helpful
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Jul 20, 2019
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What went well
  • 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
Helpful
JSM in AL – Jun 09, 2018
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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
2 people found this helpful
Helpful
Apr 08, 2018
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About Me

biography

Dr. Stephen Samelson, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Montgomery, AL and has over 30 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Samelson has extensive experience in Knee & Lower Limb Surgery. He graduated from University of Alabama at Birmingham...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

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  • University Of Alabama At Birmingham

    Medical School, 1992
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Locations

Practice

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons LLC454 Taylor Rd Montgomery, AL 36117
1

Practice

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons LLC80 Herren Hill Rd Ste G Tallassee, AL 36078
2

Practice

Office470 Taylor Rd Ste 100 Montgomery, AL 36117
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Practice

Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons LLC668 McQueen Smith Rd N Prattville, AL 36066
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Baptist Medical Center East

    400 Taylor Rd
    Montgomery, AL 36117

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

    88%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    4% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Prattville Baptist Hospital

    124 S Memorial Dr
    Prattville, AL 36067
    Recipient of 2
    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.

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

    1% higher than the national average

    79%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    3% lower than the national average

    View all patient feedback

  • Baptist Medical Center South

    2105 E South Blvd
    Montgomery, AL 36116
    Recipient of 2
    hospital awards

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    78%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    2% higher than the national average

    View all patient feedback
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