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Dr. Samuel Brown, MD

Dr. Samuel Brown, MD

Orthopedic Surgery*
45+ years of experience

Dr. Samuel Brown, MD is an orthopedic surgeon in Chesapeake, VA and has over 45 years of experience in the medical field. He graduated from Virginia Commonwealth University School of Medicine in 1979. He is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center. He is accepting new patients.

4 Star Rating
Based on 29 reviews 4 Star Rating (29 reviews)

Practice

501 Discovery Dr Chesapeake, VA 23320

Make an Appointment

(757) 547-5145

Hospital Highlight

Dr. Brown is affiliated with Chesapeake Regional Medical Center Chesapeake, a highly rated hospital.

At a Glance

  • Area of Expertise
    Dr. Brown specializes in the area of Orthopedic Surgery. • See board certifications
  • Explains Conditions Well
    Patients said this doctor explains conditions well. • See reviews
  • Trustworthy
    Patients said this doctor is trustworthy. • See reviews
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Dr. Brown's Reviews

Likelihood to recommend Dr. Brown

4.0
29 ratings, 17 with a written review
5 star
66%
66%
4 star
10%
10%
3 star
0%
0%
2 star
7%
7%
1 star
17%
17%

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Excellent. Recommend him to all.
Easy to talk to about issues, thorough in evaluating them and recommending solutions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jan 17, 2025
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He took care of problem.
He explained everything about the shoot and how to care for it.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Jan 14, 2025
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Great doctor who takes the time with his patients
Dr Brown is a wonderful doctor who takes the time to educate his patients without rushing. He is deeply concerned about his patients' health and well-being, ensuring they leave with a clear understanding of their health status.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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JamieB65 – Oct 26, 2024
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Awesome Team
I actually liked the fact I wasn’t sitting long before I was seen by him. He didn’t rush or downplayed anything I was saying. He took the time to listen and explain everything that was happening. His staff..excellent people I give them all a thumbs up.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Raven G. – Oct 11, 2024
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He is great and thorough.
Dr. Brown checked the knee x-ray and discussed my joint problem with me. Fortunately no surgery is needed. He explains so you can understand. Great demeanor with patients.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Melvina Herbert – Oct 10, 2024
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Trustworthy, skilled, and highly recommended.
I have had work done on both shoulders and both knees by Dr. Brown. Recovering from rotator cuff surgery now, but all surgeries have been successful. Easy to talk to, great sense of humor, but most of all he really knows what he is doing.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Oct 08, 2024
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Both Knees Done
I went to SMOC and saw Dr Brown at the beginning of the year (January 2024). All X-rays-MRI were quickly completed and I had arthroscopic surgery on my left knee the first week of February with no pain or complications. Assessed this was the preferred option for right knee, which was a little worse, but had that surgery completed at the end of March - again no complications. Now up and walking with no significant issues - just working out the kinks. Thank you Dr Brown for a great job and experience!
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Dan E. – Apr 10, 2024
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Knee surgeryl
Dr. Brown was excellent. He took the time to explain everything, what to expect, what my recovery would be like and answered all my questions.
What went well
  • I felt respected
  • 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
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Craig Stephens – Jul 25, 2023
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Listened to my symptoms and explained possible outcomes or areas to focus on .
What went well
No results
What could be improved
No results
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Joe – Jul 20, 2023
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Easiest communication and most skilled and knowledgeable Orthopedic surgeon
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
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S West – Jan 31, 2023
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Top shelf care, and very capable surgeon! Treated each and every patient with utmost respect and honesty. He operated on my knee with a resounding success. He will be the orthopedic surgeon I will call if I need a surgery on my knee or shoulder.
What went well
  • Office environment
  • Appointment scheduling
  • Listened & answered questions
  • Explained conditions well
  • Appointment wasn't rushed
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
No results
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Al Balmaceda – Nov 04, 2022
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Dr. Brown first performed surgery on my shoulder in 1998, in the ensuing years he has operated on my knees as well, all operations produced superb results. If I have a knee or shoulder problem he is the doctor I go to without question!
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
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Bill Hoffert – Jun 02, 2021
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Poor bedside manners, talks down to you, very confrontational. Handed me a brochure with his picture on it so I could see how much experience he has. Couldn't believe that a Dr with his amount of schooling and experience would treat anyone like that.
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
2 others found this helpful
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BluecollarJoe – Dec 05, 2020
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Had shoulder concerns back about 2013, and was connected to Dr. Brown by two friends who had done rota-tor cup surgery with him. I found him very good. He opted first for dealing with inflamed bursa, and I didn't have to go through the surgery. I was very pleased.
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
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Larry C in Chesapeake, VA – Apr 07, 2018
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I didn't get to see dr. Brown I had to see a PA, Lena Sifen.. She was great but the staff in the officeOMG, they need to do some drug testing in that office. Michael must be the clown that calls you back after leaving 3 messages starting on Friday and finally getting call back on Tuesday. Excuse.. It was a starting of weekend... Oh I'm sorry didn't mean to rush you in the call backs. Spoke to office manager Elizabeth said she would look into it.. Ok whatever.
What went well
  • Explained conditions well
  • Trusted the provider's decisions
  • Wait times
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Difficult to schedule appointment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
1 other person found this helpful
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Kathy Pasquarette in Chesapeake, VA – Sep 07, 2016
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Dr Brown is very capable, caring, professional. His entire staff along with the Rehab section were great to work with and have a great outcome with my shoulder surgery and rehab.
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
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Chuck T in Chesapeake, VA – Mar 31, 2016
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My ?consultation? consisted of 10 minutes of him explaining to me that I need to go to the gym and that he would not be the one to perform the surgery on me. I was shocked and offended by his lack of professionalism. He never performed any type of range of motion exercises (or laid a hand on me, period), asked about my pain levels, or inquired about activities that affect my shoulder and it?s instability. He refuted everything on my MRI report read by two doctors. Terrible bedside manner!
What went well
No results
What could be improved
  • Office environment
  • Didn't listen or answer questions
  • Didn't explain conditions well
  • Staff wasn't friendly
  • Appointment was rushed
  • Didn't trust the provider's decisions
  • Long wait times
6 others found this helpful
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Virginia Beach, VA – Jan 12, 2016
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About Me

care philosophy

"You don't have to be a professional athlete to be treated like one." Dr. Samuel Brown, MD

biography

Dr. Samuel Brown's experience with high profile athletes has helped make him an expert at the assessment and treatment of the physiological and psychological makeup of athletes of all types. He has maintained a broad spectrum of clinical practice...read more

  • Orthopedic Surgery

  • Sports Medicine

  • Hip & Knee Orthopedics

  • Orthopedic Shoulder & Elbow Surgery

*Healthgrades does not verify qualifications for medical specialties. Please verify your provider's specialty and qualifications directly with your provider and applicable medical board.

  • U.s. Olympic Team Physician

    Fellowship Hospital, 2003

  • Kerlan Jobe Orthopaedic Clinic And National Athletic Health Institute

    Internship Hospital, 1986

  • Duke University Medical Center

    Residency Hospital, 1985

  • Duke University

    Internship Hospital, 1981

  • Virginia Commonwealth University School Of Medicine

    Medical School, 1979

  • University Of Tennessee

    Undergraduate School, 1974
American Board of Medical Specialties®
American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery®
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Orthopedic Surgery
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Practice

Sports Medicine and Orthopaedic Center Inc.501 Discovery Dr Chesapeake, VA 23320
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  • Hours
    • Mon: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Tue: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Wed: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Thu: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Fri: 8:00am - 5:00pm
    • Sat: closed
    • Sun: closed
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Affiliated Hospitals

  • Chesapeake Regional Medical Center

    736 Battlefield Blvd N
    Chesapeake, VA 23320
    Recipient of 5
    hospital awards

    Patient Safety Excellence Award™ (2024)

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

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

    85%
    Patients said they were given information about recovering at home

    1% higher than the national average

    77%
    Patients said that doctors always listened to them and explained things well

    1% higher than the national average

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