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Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD

Accepting New Patients

(188 Ratings)

Specializes in: Plastic Surgery

Creighton University School of Medicine (2002)

Professional interests include: dermabrasion, rhinoplasty, brow lift (forehead lift), and more.

5 Capital Drive Suite 203
Harrisburg, PA 17110

(717) 833-6733

Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD is a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA specializing in plastic surgery. He graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2002 and has 24 years of experience. Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD is affiliated with Penn State Health.

Office Locations

5 Capital Drive Suite 203
Harrisburg, PA 17110

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1430 Harrisburg Pike
Lancaster, PA 17601

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30 Hope Drive Suite 1860
Hershey, PA 17033

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Some issues Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD can help you with:

Dermabrasion

Dermabrasion, also known as dermaplaning, uses a high-speed rotating device to scrape away outer layers of the skin and create a smoother surface. This surgical procedure is most commonly used on the face, but it may be performed on other parts of the body as well. It treats the following skin issues:

Raised scars due to accidents, previous surgery, or acne.
Deep wrinkles.
Skin growths, like precancerous lesions.

During dermabrasion, a nurse or other healthcare professional holds the skin taut so that the doctor can apply gentle but constant pressure on the skin using the device. Depending on how much skin needs treatment, it may take a few minutes to over an hour to complete the surgery.

A waxy or moist dressing is placed on the skin at the end of the procedure. The treated area will be red and swollen for about two to three weeks. Itchiness and tingling will likely be present for some time. Although less common, enlarged pores, cold sores, rashes, and permanent skin discoloration may also occur. Normal activities may be resumed about two weeks following dermabrasion. However, swimming in chlorinated water and sports that involve the use of balls should be avoided for four to six weeks.

Rhinoplasty

Rhinoplasty is any surgery done to change the shape and structure of the nose. It is commonly done for cosmetic purposes, but it may also be done to reduce breathing difficulties. Surgery may include any part of bone or cartilage of the nose. In some cases, cartilage is transplanted from the ear or rib to augment the nose.

Rhinoplasty may be done for reasons that are primarily about appearance, such as:

Changing the shape or size of the nose to better fit the proportions of the face
Lifting a downward tilt at the tip of the nose
Adjusting an asymmetrical nose
Closing unusually large nostrils
Reconstructing a nose that has been damaged after trauma.

Rhinoplasty may also be done to correct a deviated septum or other breathing impairment. In that case, the nasal structure is adjusted so that airflow is increased to a comfortable level.

Typically, rhinoplasty is only performed on adults because kids' and teens' faces are still growing and changing. After a rhinoplasty, healing will take 1-2 weeks, but subtle shifts in the face and occasional swelling can last up to a year.

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2012 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	13

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2013 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2013 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	29
hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2013 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	26
Female	22

**Age**
From 65 to 74	12
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	24

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2013

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	42
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	35
Chronic Kidney Disease	27
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	38
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2014 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	30

2014 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	23
Female	20

**Age**
From 65 to 74	0
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	18

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2014

Hypertension	70
High Cholesterol	53
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	33
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	26
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	26
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	42
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2015 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	27

2015 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	38
Female	52

**Age**
From 65 to 74	22
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	40

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2015

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	62
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	42
Depression	40
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	33
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2016 Medicare Procedure Volume

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	19

2016 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	17
Female	15

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2016

Hypertension	75
High Cholesterol	59
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	34
Depression	56
Chronic Kidney Disease	53
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2017 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2017 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	22
inpatient care	22

2017 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	18

**Age**
From 65 to 74	13
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	14

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2017

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	51
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	49
Depression	36
Chronic Kidney Disease	56
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	31
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	41
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2018 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2018 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	11
hospital care	26
inpatient care	26

2018 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	16

**Age**
From 65 to 74	14
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2018

Hypertension	67
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	44
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	47
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	36
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	31
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2019 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2019 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	14
hospital care	15
inpatient care	15

2019 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	21
Female	28

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	26

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2019

Hypertension	69
High Cholesterol	49
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	45
Depression	51
Chronic Kidney Disease	61
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	33
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	55
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2020 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2020 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

doctor visit	12
hospital care	16
inpatient care	16

2020 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	20
Female	27

**Age**
From 65 to 74	25
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2020

Hypertension	60
High Cholesterol	57
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	32
Depression	34
Chronic Kidney Disease	40
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	32
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2021 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2021 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2021 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	16
Female	25

**Age**
From 65 to 74	20
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2021

Hypertension	68
High Cholesterol	71
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	41
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	46
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	27
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	37
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

2022 Medicare Procedure Volume

The top procedures that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA during 2022 were hospital care and inpatient care.

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

hospital care	13
inpatient care	13

2022 Medicare Patient Data

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	14
Female	17

**Age**
From 65 to 74	11
From 75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	0

Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD in 2022

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	58
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	0
Depression	39
Chronic Kidney Disease	0
Asthma	0
Osteoperosis	0
Atrial Fibrilation	0
Heart Failure	0
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Medicare Procedure and Patient Information

Average Medicare Procedure Volume From 2012 - 2022

Volume of procedures performed by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD for Medicare patients.

The highest averages for the top procedures that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated as a plastic surgeon in Harrisburg, PA were hospital care and inpatient care.

doctor visit	19
hospital care	18
inpatient care	18

Average Medicare Patient Data From 2012 - 2022

Information about Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD.

**Gender**
Male	19
Female	21

**Age**
75 to 84	0
85 and over	0
Less than 65	11
65 to 74	11

Average of Total of Conditions of Medicare patients treated by Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD From 2012 - 2022

The highest averages of the most common conditions of Medicare patients that Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD treated were hypertension, high cholesterol, depression and chronic kidney disease.

Hypertension	61
High Cholesterol	50
Stroke	0
Ischemic Heart Disease	31
Depression	37
Chronic Kidney Disease	36
Asthma	0
Osteoporosis	0
Heart Failure	16
Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease	0
Diabetes	28
Atrial Fibrillation	0
Dementia	0
Cancer	0

Education & Training

Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD graduated from Creighton University School of Medicine in 2002. He completed residency at Penn State Hershey Medical Center. He is certified by the American Board of Surgery and has a state license in Pennsylvania.

Medical School: Creighton University School of Medicine (2002)

Residency: Penn State Hershey Medical Center (2009)

Board Certification: American Board of Surgery

Licensed In: Pennsylvania

Affiliations & Hospitals

Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD is associated with these hospitals and organizations:

Penn State Health

Ratings & Reviews

Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD has an exceptional overall rating with an average of 4.9 out of 5 stars based on 188 ratings. We collect ratings and reviews of Dr. Thomas D. Samson, MD from all over the web to help you find the right in Harrisburg, PA.

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Biography

Dr. Thomas Samson practices plastic surgery. The average patient rating for Dr. Samson is 5.0 stars (out of 5). His areas of expertise include breast augmentation, facelift, and tummy tuck (abdominoplasty). Dr. Samson is affiliated with Penn State Health. According to Doctor.com, new patients are welcome to contact his office in Harrisburg, PA. He studied medicine at Creighton University School of Medicine. Dr. Samson's training includes residency programs at The Hospital for Sick Children, Mayo Clinic, and Penn State Hershey Medical Center. Dr. Samson has received the distinction of Castle Connolly Top Doctors.