Philip Samuels

Philip Samuels, MD

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology

Appointments: (614) 293-2222

Insurances We Accept

4.8 out of 5

37 Patient Satisfaction Ratings

4 Patient Comments

About Me

Philip Samuels, MD, is director of the Maternal Fetal Medicine Fellowship Program and director of the Obstetrics and Gynecology Residency Program. He is an associate professor of obstetrics and gynecology in the Division of Maternal Fetal Medicine at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.

Originally from Corsicana, Texas, Dr. Samuals earned his medical degree from Texas Tech University School of Medicine, Lubbock, Texas. He completed his residency at Eastern Virginia Graduate School of Medicine, Norfolk, Va., followed by a fellowship at the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania.

Dr. Samuels’ clinical and research interests include the medical complications of pregnancy, especially neurological, hematological, renal, autoimmune and gastrointestinal (including liver). He has written book chapters and papers in these and other areas.

He is passionate about educating students, residents and fellows. He enjoys preparing them for lifelong learning; and teaching and modeling professionalism. His favorite part of medical education is bedside teaching.

Outside of medicine, Dr. Samuels enjoys spending time with family, gardening with native Ohio plants, bird watching, photography, theater and classical music.

Highlights

  • Named to the Castle Connolly list of America’s “Top Doctors” for 2015, 2017
  • Rated in the top 10 percent of physicians in the nation for patient satisfaction, 2015
  • Best Doctor in America 2017

Additional Languages I Speak

  • Spanish

Specialties and Conditions I Treat

  • Maternal Fetal Medicine
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Nervous System Diseases
  • Hypertension
  • Premature Birth
  • Women's Health
  • Obstetrics
  • Vascular Diseases
  • Hematology
  • Collagen Diseases
  • Preeclampsia
  • Pregnancy
  • Preconception Care
  • Pregnancy, High-Risk
  • Reproductive Health

Locations Where I Practice

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Education and Training

Medical Degree

M.D.
Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center
6/1/1980

Residency

Obstetrics / Gynecology
Eastern Virginia Medical School
7/1/1980 - 6/30/1984

Fellowship

OB/GYN / Maternal Fetal Medicine
University of Pennsylvania Medical Center
7/1/1984 - 6/30/1986

More About My Work

My Background

Board Certifications

American Board of OB/GYN
12/11/1987

American Board of OB/GYN (Subspecialty: Maternal & Fetal Medicine)
12/1/1988

My Department

Obstetrics & Gynecology

My Division

Maternal-Fetal Medicine

Reviews

37 Patient Satisfaction Reviews

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  • Overall
    4.8 out of 5
  • Explains Things Clearly 4.9
  • Listens Carefully 4.8
  • Gives Understandable Instructions 4.8
  • Knows My Medical History 4.8
  • Shows Respect 4.8
  • Time Spent Together 4.7

4 Patient Comments

Reviewed on Mar 09, 2018

He always has an answer to my questions. He is a wonderful doctor.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2018

He was very nice and courteous.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2017

Dr. Samuels was very professional and answered my questions. He also personally walked me out and ordered blood work. I felt very accommodated by him. Very great experience.

Reviewed on Nov 04, 2017

Dr. Samuels spent enough time with us & answered all my questions. I am lucky to have him as a provider.

Consulting and Related Relationships

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As of 03/26/2018, Dr. Samuels has reported no relationships with companies or entities.