Overview
Andrew Sama is an Orthopedics provider in Stamford, Connecticut. Dr. Sama is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Spinal Stenosis, Spondylolisthesis, Invertebral Disc Disease, Spinal Fusion, and Laminectomy. Dr. Sama is currently accepting new patients.
His clinical research consists of co-authoring 224 peer reviewed articles and participating in 2 clinical trials. MediFind looks at clinical research from the past 15 years.
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Locations
1 Blachley Rd, Stamford, CT 06902
Clinical Research
Clinical research consists of overseeing clinical studies of patients undergoing new treatments and therapies, and publishing articles in peer reviewed medical journals. Providers who actively participate in clinical research are generally at the forefront of the fields and aware of the most up-to-date advances in treatments for their patients.
2 Clinical Trials
Och Spine At NewYork-Presbyterian/The Spiral
Dr. Lawrence Lenke, Co-Director of Och Spine, surgeon-in-chief at the Och Spine Hospital, and chief of spinal deformity surgery in the Department of Orthopedic Surgery at NewYork-Presbyterian/Columbia University Irving Medical Center.Lawrence Lenke, MD is one of the world's foremost leaders in spinal deformity surgery. His world-renowned practice is devoted exclusively to spinal deformity surgery with an emphasis on complex reconstructive surgery in both children and adults for the treatment of various spinal deformities such as scoliosis, kyphosis, flatback syndrome, and other major spinal imbalances, as well as spondylolisthesis. He is generally regarded as the premier spinal deformity surgeon in the world, having developed the classification system for Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis (AIS), to which his name is now attached.After receiving his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame and his MD from Northwestern University Medical School, Dr. Lenke completed his internship and residency training in Orthopaedic Surgery at Barnes-Jewish Hospital/Washington University School of Medicine. While at Washington University, he also completed his fellowship training in pediatric and adult orthopedic spine surgery.Dr. Lenke has been listed in America's Top Doctors for the past 10 years and Best Doctors in America the past 15 years. Dr. Lenke was honored with the North American Spine Society’s 2013 Leon Wiltse Award for excellence in leadership and/or clinical research in spine care. Also in 2013, Dr. Lenke was listed in Orthopedics This Week as one of “The Top 28 Spine Surgeons in North America.” He served as president of the Scoliosis Research Society 2010-2011, the oldest and most prestigious spine society in the world; its single focus is the advancement of care in patients with spinal deformity. As a reflection of his preeminent surgical skills, he has hosted over 700 spinal surgeons from around the globe to observe his surgeries in the past 15 years.Dr. Lenke’s prolific academic career includes writing over 360 published peer-reviewed manuscripts, editing five textbooks on Spinal Surgery, writing more than 125 textbook chapters, chairing over 100 Spinal Surgery meetings and having been an invited Visiting Professor domestically and internationally more than 100 times. Dr. Lenke is highly rated in 10 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Scoliosis, Kyphosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Northwell Health Physician Partners Orthopaedic Institute At Lenox Hill
An internationally renowned spine surgeon, Frank Schwab, MD, FAAOS, specializes in complex spinal pathology, pediatric and adult spinal deformity and revision reconstruction procedures. Dr Schwab s areas of clinical focus include innovating patient-specific operative treatment, optimizing sagittal realignment guidelines, emphasizing the use of pre-operative planning technologies and techniques for complex spine surgery. He is widely recognized as a leader in the field and has pioneered many aspects of spinal deformity care, especially for patients with extensive surgical histories. Dr Schwab also developed the first definitive classification of adult spinal deformity that has become a clinical standard for spinal surgeons all over the world. Dr. Schwab is highly rated in 14 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Lordosis, Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Han Kim is an Orthopedics provider in New York, New York. Dr. Kim is highly rated in 18 conditions, according to our data. His top areas of expertise are Kyphosis, Scoliosis, Lordosis, Osteotomy, and Spinal Fusion.
Frequently Asked Questions about Dr. Andrew Sama
How do I make an appointment with Dr. Andrew Sama?
You can book an appointment with Dr. Andrew Sama by calling their office at 475-302-1671. MediFind provides direct contact information so you can schedule visits, second opinions, or consultations without navigating third-party calendars.
Is Dr. Andrew Sama a top-rated expert for Spinal Stenosis?
MediFind is an objective health platform that identifies experts based on real-world data. Dr. Andrew Sama is classified as an Elite expert for Spinal Stenosis, meaning they are among the top experts in the country for this condition. This ranking is based on their volume of patients, published research, and peer connections.
What conditions does Dr. Andrew Sama specialize in?
While Dr. Andrew Sama is a Orthopedics, they have specific expertise in Spinal Stenosis, Spinal Fusion, and Spondylolisthesis. MediFind analyzes a doctor's articles and referral patterns to identify their specific areas of focus within Orthopedics.
Does Dr. Andrew Sama participate in research or clinical trials?
Yes. Dr. Andrew Sama has published 224 articles and abstracts on conditions like Spinal Stenosis. You can view a list of Dr. Andrew Sama's latest peer-reviewed publications and clinical trial participation on their profile to see if they are active in new treatments.
Does Dr. Andrew Sama accept my insurance?
Dr. Andrew Sama accepts most major insurance plans, including Aetna and Blue Cross Blue Shield. We recommend calling the office directly at 475-302-1671 to verify that your specific plan is currently accepted before your visit.
Areas of Expertise
MediFind evaluates expertise by pulling from factors such as number of articles a doctor has published in medical journals, participation in clinical trials, speaking at industry conferences, prescribing and referral patterns, and strength of connections with other experts in their field.
Learn more about MediFind’s expert tiers
- Elite
- Invertebral Disc Disease
- Spinal FusionDr. Sama isElite. Learn about Spinal Fusion.
- Spinal StenosisDr. Sama isElite. Learn about Spinal Stenosis.
- SpondylolisthesisDr. Sama isElite. Learn about Spondylolisthesis.
- Distinguished
- Acute PainDr. Sama isDistinguished. Learn about Acute Pain.
- Adolescent Idiopathic ScoliosisDr. Sama isDistinguished. Learn about Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.
- KyphosisDr. Sama isDistinguished. Learn about Kyphosis.
- LaminectomyDr. Sama isDistinguished. Learn about Laminectomy.
- LordosisDr. Sama isDistinguished. Learn about Lordosis.
- ScoliosisDr. Sama isDistinguished. Learn about Scoliosis.
- Advanced
- Cervical Disc SurgeryDr. Sama isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Disc Surgery.
- Cervical SpondylosisDr. Sama isAdvanced. Learn about Cervical Spondylosis.
- Herniated Disc SurgeryDr. Sama isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disc Surgery.
- Herniated DiskDr. Sama isAdvanced. Learn about Herniated Disk.
- Klippel-Feil SyndromeDr. Sama isAdvanced. Learn about Klippel-Feil Syndrome.
- MicrodiscectomyDr. Sama isAdvanced. Learn about Microdiscectomy.
- Experienced
- ArthritisDr. Sama isExperienced. Learn about Arthritis.
- Cervical MyelopathyDr. Sama isExperienced. Learn about Cervical Myelopathy.
- Decerebrate PostureDr. Sama isExperienced. Learn about Decerebrate Posture.
- Decorticate PostureDr. Sama isExperienced. Learn about Decorticate Posture.
- Femoral Nerve DysfunctionDr. Sama isExperienced. Learn about Femoral Nerve Dysfunction.
- Fractured SpineDr. Sama isExperienced. Learn about Fractured Spine.

