Andre M. Samuel, MD

Dr. Samuel is an orthopedic spine surgeon dedicated to helping patients overcome neck and back pain through personalized, evidence-based care. He specializes in treating degenerative spine disorders, spinal deformity, traumatic injuries, and complex cervical and lumbar conditions using both minimally invasive and traditional surgical techniques.

Known for combining academic excellence with compassionate patient care, Dr. Samuel believes successful treatment begins with listening carefully, establishing an accurate diagnosis, and educating patients about every available treatment option. His goal is to develop individualized treatment plans that restore function, relieve pain, and help patients safely return to the activities they enjoy.

Dr. Samuel evaluates and treats a broad range of spine conditions. Areas of expertise include:

• Cervical Radiculopathy | Pinched Nerve in Neck
• Herniated Disc in the Neck (Cervical Disc Herniation)
• Myelopathy | Cervical Stenosis
• Neck Instability or Fractures (Atlantoaxial Instability)
• Lumbar Disc Herniation
• Lumbar Stenosis | Neurogenic Claudication
• Lumbar Radiculopathy | Sciatica
• Lumbar Spondylolisthesis | Spinal Instability
• Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease
• Failed Spinal Fusion | Nonunion | Pseudoarthrosis

Dr. Samuel performs a range of spine procedures. Key procedures include:

• ACDF | Anterior Cervical Discectomy and Fusion
• Cervical Disc Replacement | Arthroplasty
• Foraminotomy | Minimally Invasive Posterior Cervical Foraminotomy
• Posterior Cervical Decompression and Fusion
• Microdiscectomy
• Lumbar Laminectomy and Spinal Decompression
• Minimally Invasive Lateral Lumbar Interbody Fusion (LLIF)
• Complex Revision Anterior-Posterior Thoracolumbar Fusion (For Hardware Failure or a Major Deformity)
• Complex Revision Cervicothoracic Reconstruction
• Anterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (ALIF)
• Minimally Invasive TLIF, Transforaminal Lumbar Interbody Fusion

• Medical School — Yale School of Medicine — Graduated with Honors
• Residency — Hospital for Special Surgery (HSS) — Orthopaedic Surgery
• Fellowship — Rothman Orthopaedic Institute & Thomas Jefferson University — Orthopaedic Spine Surgery

• Board-Certified in Orthopedic Surgery — American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery (ABOS)
• Clinical Instructor, Orthopedic Surgery — Thomas Jefferson University (Former)
• Covered one of the nation’s busiest spinal cord injury centers at Thomas Jefferson University Hospital
• Participated in the care of professional athletes, including the Philadelphia Eagles and Philadelphia 76ers

• Fondren Orthopedic Group
• Texas Orthopedic Hospital
• HCA Houston Healthcare

Dr. Samuel believes exceptional spine care begins with listening to each patient’s concerns, establishing an accurate diagnosis, and developing an individualized treatment plan. He emphasizes patient education, shared decision-making, and evidence-based care to help patients reduce pain, restore function, and safely return to the activities that matter most.

Beyond caring for patients, Dr. Samuel is committed to advancing the field of orthopedic spine surgery through research, education, and scientific collaboration. His research focuses on cervical and lumbar spine surgery, adult spinal deformity, minimally invasive spine surgery, surgical outcomes, opioid stewardship, patient safety, quality improvement, and evidence-based spine care.

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.