Thomas S. Samuelson, MD

Contact Information

Office 913-381-5225
After Hours 913-381-5225
Fax 913-901-0186
Orthopedics NOW! Urgent Orthopedic Care 913-652-6400

Specialties

Main Location

Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic
10701 Nall Avenue
Suite 200
Overland Park, KS 66211
913-381-5225
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Other Locations

Kansas City Bone & Joint Clinic – Lee’s Summit
3151 NE Carnegie Drive
Suite B
Lee's Summit, MO 64064
913-381-5225

Hospital Affiliations

Menorah Medical Center
Mid-America Surgery Institute
Surgicenter of Kansas City
Saint Luke's South Hospital
Saint Luke's South Surgery Center
Olathe Medical Center

Areas of Interest

Sports Medicine, Knee Conditions, Shoulder Conditions

About

Dr. Samuelson is board-certified in orthopedic surgery and orthopedic sports medicine. He specializes in treatment of the knees and shoulders. Dr. Samuelson is the team physician for Rockhurst High School and is a member of the AOSSM (American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine) and AANA (Arthroscopy Association of North America).

Outside of work, Dr. Samuelson enjoys volunteering at his church, spending time with his family, tennis, skiing, and golfing.

Dr. Samuelson accepts all major insurances. For more information, please visit our Insurance page.

Education

Fellowship: Knee, Shoulder & Sports Medicine, Louisiana State University School of Medicine
Residency: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Internship: University of Kansas School of Medicine
Medical School: University of Iowa College of Medicine

Certifications & Organizations

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery
Certificate of Added Qualifications in Orthopaedic Sports Medicine
American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine
Arthroscopy Association of North America

Video Transcript

I'm Tom Samuelson, I do orthopedic sports medicine and I work for Kansas City Bone & Joint. My subspecialty training is in orthopedic sports medicine and I deal with primarily athletic injuries. I tend to focus more on the knee and the shoulder but I do all kinds of sports medicine injuries.

It's great to work with patients. I like to work with people and solving their problems. Not every patient needs the same type of fix or a cure or procedure and part of the art of medicine is to determine what is necessary for that patient and determine what you can then do to make them better.

I think education's very important. Patients demand information and education these days and we can provide a lot of that information to them in the office. It's important for us to let them know what it is that they need to learn about their particular medical problem and educate them so they have a complete understanding of what they'll be facing and what they'll be dealing with.

"I like to stay current with up-to-date advancements in sports medicine. I have always enjoyed fixing things, which makes my career in orthopedics so enjoyable. It is very satisfying to help an injured athlete or employee return to their normal active lifestyle."
Thomas S. Samuelson, MD