Houston Area Orthopedic Spine Surgeon

  • Graduated with honors from Yale School of Medicine
  • Completed orthopedic surgery residency at the world-renowned Hospital for Special Surgery in New York City
  • Gained additional expertise in orthopedic spine surgery at the prestigious Rothman Orthopedic Institute in Philadelphia, PA
  • Covered one of the nation’s busiest spinal cord injury centers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, PA
  • Served as an assistant clinical instructor to orthopedic residents at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital, Philadelphia, PA
  • Treated professional athletes for Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia 76ers
  • Published over 70 peer-reviewed scientific articles
  • Board-Certified in Orthopedic Spinal Surgery

Orthopedic Education and Training

Dr. Andre M. Samuel received his medical education and surgical training at Yale School of Medicine graduating with honors, and Hospital for Special Surgery – the #1 ranked orthopaedic hospital in the country.  He then gained additional expertise in orthopedic spine surgery at the prestigious Rothman Orthopedic Institute in Philadelphia.  During this time, he treated professional athletes under the world-famous Alexander Vaccaro MD (President of Rothman Institute and Team Physician for Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia 76ers) and served as an assistant clinical instructor to orthopedic residents.

Dr. Samuel has expertise in the following surgical procedures:

  • Cervical Motion Preservation Surgeries
  • Cervical Fusions
  • Discectomy/Decompression
  • Minimally Invasive Microdiscectomy/Laminectomy
  • Minimally Invasive Fusion Techniques

Research and Peer Education

Beyond clinical expertise, Dr. Samuel is passionate about pushing the field of orthpedic spine surgery forward.

Dr. Samuel has:

  • authored over 70 peer-reviewed scientific articles
  • written two textbook chapters
  • received two institutional grants
  • lectured nationally and internationally 
  • won national awards for his commitment to orthopedics and complex spine 

Personal

When he is not in the office or the operating room, Dr. Samuel enjoys hobbies such as Thai boxing, powerlifting, rugby, rowing, outdoor activities and investing.