Louis Edward Samuels MD
Cardiovascular Surgery
Professor of Surgery, Thomas Jefferson University
1100 Walnut StSte 500Philadelphia, PA 19107
Fax+1 215-823-8222
Overview of Dr. Samuels
Dr. Louis Samuels is a thoracic surgeon based in Philadelphia, PA, specializing in cardiovascular surgery. A Hahnemann University College of Medicine graduate, he undertook his residency and fellowship in Surgery and Thoracic Surgery, respectively, from 1987 to 1995 at the same institution. Dr. Samuels has notable expertise in mechanical circulatory support , beating-heart coronary artery bypass surgery, and cardiopulmonary bypass. His academic contributions include publications in numerous peer-reviewed journals, multiple clinical clinical trials, and several advisory boards. He is also a recipient of several recognitions including Philadelphia Magazine's Top Doctor Award (2004-2026), Castle Connolly’s America's Top Doctors (2002-2026) and the 'Super Doctor' title from SuperDoctors.com. Additionally, he is a fellow of the American College of Surgeons, American Association of Thoracic Surgeons, Society of Thoracic Surgeons, and numerous others.
Education & Training
Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalFellowship, Thoracic Surgery - Independent, 1992 - 1995- Drexel University College of Medicine/Hahnemann University HospitalResidency, Surgery, 1987 - 1992
- Drexel University College of MedicineClass of 1987
Certifications & Licensure
PA State Medical License 1989 - 2026
American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Philadelphia Magazine Castle Connolly, 2004-2014
- America's Top Doctors Castle Connolly, 2002-2014
- Super Doctor SuperDoctors.com
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- HeartMate 3 left ventricular assist device infection-related left ventricular pseudoaneurysm: Extirpation in the setting of left ventricular recovery.Hari K Rajagopal, Mark J Zucker, J Eduardo Rame, Louis E Samuels, Keshava Rajagopal
JTCVS Techniques. 2025-04-01 - 1 citationsBeating-Heart Coronary Artery Bypass grafting (BH-CABG) in patients with End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): comparison of the Society of Thoracic Surgeons (STS) predicted...Louis Samuels, Anastasia Arce, Samiat Agunbiade, Suzanne Raws, Afshin Parsikia
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2025-01-27 - 1 citationsCOVID-related constrictive pericarditis requiring pericardiectomy: a case report.Rachel Boyles, Joseph Lu, Joseph Yoo, Louis Samuels
Journal of Cardiothoracic Surgery. 2024-07-13
Professional Memberships
- Member
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- Society of Thoracic SurgeonsMember
Insurance Accepted
- Aetna Choice POS II
Aetna HMO
AmeriHealth Direct POS
Amerihealth HMO
AmeriHealth PPO
Anthem Blue Access PPO
Anthem Blue Preferred HMO
BCBS Blue Card PPO
BCBS Illinois PPO
CIGNA HMO
CIGNA Open Access
CIGNA PPO
Cofinity PPOCoventry Carelink Health Plans PPO
First Health PPO
Great West PPO
HealthAmerica HealthAssurance PPO
Humana ChoiceCare Network PPO
IBC Keystone HMO / POS
IBC Personal Choice PPO
Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed Plus
Medical Mutual of Ohio SuperMed POS
Multiplan PHCS PPO
Multiplan PPO
United Healthcare - Direct Choice Plus POS
United Healthcare - Direct Options PPO - Please verify your coverage with the provider's office directly when scheduling an appointment
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