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Dr. Allen Samuels, MD

Dr. Allen Samuels, MD

Rheumatology*
40+ years of experience

Dr. Allen Samuels, MD is a rheumatologist in Lebanon, PA and has over 40 years of experience in the medical field. Dr. Samuels has extensive experience in Osteoporosis & Screening. He graduated from Medical College of Pennsylvania in 1984. He is affiliated with medical facilities such as Lancaster General Hospital and UPMC Harrisburg. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 34 reviews 4 Star Rating (34 reviews)

Practice

755 Norman Dr Lebanon, PA 17042

Dr. Samuels is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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  • Above average experience
  • Good hospital quality
  • Good patient ratings
  • No healthcare sanctions
  • Areas of Expertise
    Dr. Samuels specializes in the areas of Internal Medicine & Rheumatology. See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. See reviews
  • Practices at Top Hospital
    America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ See hospitals
  • Hospital Satisfaction
    Patients said they were highly satisfied at this doctor's hospital. See hospitals
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Dr. Samuels' Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Samuels

4.0
34 ratings, 11 with a written review
5 star
71%
71%
4 star
3%
3%
3 star
3%
3%
2 star
6%
6%
1 star
18%
18%

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He is no longer practicing in Lebanon with this group. Top notch rheumatologist. I hope to find him. His replacement is pleasant. Not for me.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
17 others found this helpful
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Karen De – Aug 31, 2024
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I wish I had him as my rheumatologist 20 years ago
top of the line in his field, great staff, coordination of care
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
19 others found this helpful
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Apr 20, 2023
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He just knew
I've moved away but worked with Dr. Samuels for years. The first thing he would do was to take both hands and feel my joints. I never had to tell him how much pain I felt. He was the best. So sorry I'm dealing with anyone else now.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
30 others found this helpful
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carol L – Feb 01, 2023
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2 appointments, so far 2 for 2! Would highly recommend. Spent the time necessary to reevaluate 23 years of records, questions at first I didn’t think about, putting pieces together like a puzzle, new treatment with success! Very impressed with his people, medical skills. He is even better than what I read from his online reviews.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
  • Long wait times
36 others found this helpful
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Katherine – Oct 10, 2022
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He is a wonderful and understanding doctor, he takes his time to explain everything. I do recommend Dr. Samuels.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
112 others found this helpful
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Maday Vega Arroyo in Erie, PA – Feb 06, 2020
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the Dr is good how ever the people that work for him are rude and think other peoples pain are a joke each time to see him is 2 to 4 months and he seems more interested in the money than the person my wife has been going to him for along time the pane is the worst its ever been and he will not give you a call back he ask for blood test that comes out of our pocket that upmc insurant will not pay for and they don't tell you that until you get a big bill
What went well
  • Listened & answered questions
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
44 others found this helpful
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manley – Jun 05, 2019
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The office never returns calls. They've left my husband with a month long flare and no treatment because they think you're asking for drugs when you want pain control. The NP is rude. You can't get in for 4 mo this.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
16 others found this helpful
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Apr 18, 2019
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I can't say enough about Dr. Samuels! After years of PT, pain specialists, and seeing a rheumatologist at the Cleveland Clinic who dismissed my pain, my PCP recommended Dr. Samuels. He listened as I explained my symptoms and immediately started treating me for autoimmune disease. After trying several medications, we found the right one. I can message him anytime through MyUPMC and he responds day/night, even when out of the office. He's the real deal and I can't thank him enough!
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
135 others found this helpful
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Erie, PA – Sep 08, 2018
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Highest recommendation no matter how confusing and complicated the problems. Is so professional and dedicated to the medical field. Figured out it seemed from medical issues, and generations in my close and distant family and my sister’s MS that I have Sgograns disease after years of being told that my labs are all normal and I’m depressed. I was started on hydroyclorowuine and feel amazing.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
93 others found this helpful
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anonymous in Titusville in Titusville, PA – May 17, 2018
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Diagnosed with lupus, RA at university Phh 2015. My then very caring, thorough rheumatologist was too fa lost after our relocation to Sharon Penna. my local, also new to me primary doctor referred me to Dr S. After my 2 appointment yesterday I can understand why his reviews are excellent. He reminds me of my prior specialist with Hi Octane smarts, experience and a special genuine, gentleness, kindness, explains conditions ,understand my concerns. He listens to, hears me! Excellent is understatd
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Staff friendliness
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
What could be improved
No results
66 others found this helpful
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anonymous in Sharon, Penna – May 05, 2018
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I think I found him. I was on the BC website doing a search for Rheumatologists and his name came up under Patient First in Easton. For those of you who don't know what Patient First is, it's a walk in clinic. I don't know any other Rheumatologists by that name. I called them and they said that he is not a regular doctor there but does come in now and again. I would love to begin to see him again but need someone who practices full time. Maybe if he gets a lot of calls from people wanting him.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
10 others found this helpful
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Easton, PA – Oct 10, 2017
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About Me

care philosophy

spendingsufficient time, listening to the patient and incorporating their opinions  and concerns into a comprehensive, mutually agreeable effective treatment plan.

biography

Clinical Rheumatologist with 33 years of practice experience. Affiliated with WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital in Lebanon, PA. Mutispecialty independent  practice: Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates.
  • Rheumatology

  • Internal Medicine

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  • International Society For Clinical Densitometry

    2022
  • Temple

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Temple University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Temple|temple University Hospital

    Fellowship Hospital, 1989
  • Hospitals Of The University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • University Of Pennsylvania Health System

    Residency Hospital, 1987
  • Hospitals Of The University Of Pittsburgh Medical Center

    Internship Hospital, 1985
  • Medical College Of Pennsylvania

    Medical School, 1984
  • Lasalle University

    Undergraduate School, 1980
  • Lasalle Univeristy

    Undergraduate School, 1980
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Internal Medicine®
Internal Medicine
Rheumatology
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Dr. Samuels is a Healthgrades Choice provider in Rheumatology

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    Locations

    Practice

    Lebanon Internal Medicine Associates PC755 Norman Dr Lebanon, PA 17042
    1

    Practice

    Penn. Highlands Concussion Clinic145 Hospital Ave Ste 312 Du Bois, PA 15801
    2

    Practice

    Office34 Northeast Dr Hershey, PA 17033
    3

    Affiliated Hospitals

    • UPMC Harrisburg

      111 S Front St
      Harrisburg, PA 17101
      Recipient of 33
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top 2% in the nation for consistently delivering clinical quality year over year

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      87%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      3% higher than the national average

      80%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      5% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • Lancaster General Hospital

      555 N Duke St
      Lancaster, PA 17602
      Recipient of 42
      hospital awards

      America's 100 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      America's 250 Best Hospitals Award™ (2025, 2024, 2023)

      Top in the nation for providing excellence in patient safety by preventing infections, medical errors, and other preventable complications

      View all awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      82%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      7% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
    • WellSpan Good Samaritan Hospital

      252 S 4th St
      Lebanon, PA 17042
      Recipient of 12
      hospital awards

      How patients felt about the care they received at this hospital.

      88%
      Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

      4% higher than the national average

      78%
      Patients said that nurses always listened to them and explained things well

      3% higher than the national average

      View all patient feedback
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