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Prem Samuel, MD, Thoracic Surgery, Independence, MO, Overland Park Regional Medical Center

PremKumarSamuelMDFACS, FCCP

Thoracic Surgery Independence, MO

Adult Cardiac Surgery, Aortic Surgery, Adult General Thoracic Surgery, Minimally Invasive Thoracic Surgery

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Summary

  • Dr. Prem Samuel is a thoracic surgeon in Independence, MO and is affiliated with multiple hospitals in the area, including Overland Park Regional Medical Center, Menorah Medical Center, Research Medical Center, Centerpoint Medical Center, and Lee's Summit Medical Center. He received his medical degree from Madras Medical College and has been in practice 22 years. He also speaks multiple languages, including Tamil. He specializes in Adult cardiac surgery, aortic surgery, General thoracic surgery, and minimally invasive thoracic surgery and is experienced in aortic aneurysm disease, thoracic aortic aneurysm, Valvular and Coronary artery surgery, Endovascular surgery and Robotic Thoracic surgery. Received the highest 3 Star quality rating for CABG from STS from 2015-2017. Featured consistently as a Regional Top Doctor since 2015 -2022

Education & Training

  • University of Rochester
    University of RochesterFellowship, Thoracic Surgery, 1998 - 2001
  • University of Nevada Reno School of Medicine
    University of Nevada Reno School of MedicineResidency, Surgery, 1993 - 1996
  • SUNY Upstate Medical University
    SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityResidency, Surgery, 1992 - 1993
  • Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai Hospital
    Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai/Mount Sinai HospitalInternship, Surgery, 1991 - 1992
  • Madras Medical College/ Madras University
    Madras Medical College/ Madras UniversityMS in General Surgery, GEneral Surgery, Governors Medal for the State / Best outgoing Post graduate student, 1987 - 1990
  • Madras Medical College/Madras University
    Madras Medical College/Madras UniversitySenior House Surgeon, Surgery, 1986 - 1987
  • Madras Medical College/Madras University
    Madras Medical College/Madras UniversityCRRI - Compulsory/internship/House Surgeoncy, Medicine/Surgery/OB-Gyn/Pediatrics/Social and Preventive medicine, 1985 - 1986
  • Madras Medical College
    Madras Medical CollegeClass of 1985, MD, Awards in Anatomy/ Microbiology/Forensic Medicine/Preventve Medicine/Surgery

Certifications & Licensure

  • FL State Medical License
    FL State Medical License 2022 - 2026
  • MO State Medical License
    MO State Medical License 2002 - 2025
  • KS State Medical License
    KS State Medical License 2002 - 2024
  • NV State Medical License
    NV State Medical License 1996 - 2011
  • UT State Medical License
    UT State Medical License 1996 - 2004
  • NY State Medical License
    NY State Medical License 1998 - 2002
  • American Board of Surgery Surgery
  • American Board of Thoracic Surgery Thoracic and Cardiac Surgery

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • America' s Most Honored Doctors 2020-2021
  • Regional Top 10 Doctor KC Metro 435 Magazine, 2014-2021
  • Fellow American College of Chest Physicians American College of Chest Physicians
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Publications & Presentations

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Professional Memberships

Other Languages

  • Tamil

Hospital Affiliations