Michael Samson, MD practices as an ENT in Topsham, ME.Michael Samson, MD graduated from George Washington Univ Sch Of Med & Hlth Sci, Washington Dc 20037.
Primary Specialty
ENT
EducationGeorge Washington Univ Sch Of Med & Hlth Sci, Washington Dc 20037
TrainingMass Eye And Ear Infirmary, Otolaryngology; Naval Med Ctr-San Diego, General Surgery
I have seen Dr. Samson for several years, for the same hearing loss issue. He has made many attempts at finding and solving the problem (tubes, later followed by two tympanoplasties on each ear, as each one was unsuccessful the first time). After each surgery, I go to the follow-up appointment for him to find yet another perforation in the eardrum. To this, he says, "let's wait and see if it heals over." (It never has). Because my hearing was getting worse, I recently saw a different doctor at Mass Eye & Ear, and she revealed a few big longstanding issues that my ears may have had since birth. These were things that Dr. Samson never even mentioned. I'm not saying that Dr. Samson is a bad doctor, because he's not, and we were happy with our experience with him and his staff for many years. However, there's a point when enough is enough. My specific condition may have simply been out of his league, and that is something I won't know. Nonetheless, with each appointment at his office, it seemed more and more likely that they were just looking to make money off of an "un-fixable" patient. So, based off of my experience, I would recommend Dr. Samson to those who have smaller, less complex issues that won't take years and years to solve.
Good overall experience. Efficient office staff, never waited for more than 10 minutes, which is sort of amazing. Prompt diagnosis, treatment in the office and some meds, prompt follow up. I think Dr. Samson listened, actually took note without a PC, engaged in some small talk and seemed professional and knowledgeable. Not super fond of Physician's offices in old houses, however. Don't know the point. But, it didn't detract from the care I was given.