Dr. Paul Carl Samundsen, MD

Excellent doctor

I had been seeing this doctor for a problem with my hip/legs. He seemed to be baffled by the problem. I suggested that it might be the onset of MS. He takes "my" word for it and schedules MRIs and a visit with a neurologist. After months of enduring terrible pain I went to a chiropractor to try and get some relief. They took and x ray and immediately pointed out that my hip was shot and would want to consult an orthopedic specialist. I go back to Samundsen with the chiropractors primitive by modern standards x ray. He's like ...Oh, your hip is shot. You'll want to see the orthopedic surgeon. So, Dr Samundsen may be a nice guy and all. But he can't diagnose his way out of a wet paper bag. I'd rather see a taciturn professional than a bubbly friendly imbicile.

Dr. Samundsen takes the time with us to make sure he understands our problem and then takes the time to be sure we understand what he is thinking about the problem. I am extremely sorry to find out that he is no longer in the Tomahawk Ministry Health Clinic and wish I knew what happened that he is gone. He is truly the physicians' ideal. God bless you Dr. Samundsen wherever you are. we will miss you more than we can say.

Dr. Samundsen has been gaining popularity in our family like a viral YouTube video. My husband first saw him about six years ago and insisted that I only see him from now on. Presently, he is the primary physician for my mother, sister-in-law, my husband, me, and our five children. I was immediately surprised by his rarely seen "old fashioned bedside manner" and ecstatic to discover that he has an outstanding willingness to advocate for his patients. If you face issues with your insurance company denying your claims or medications, he and his staff work tirelessly to get you the approval you deserve. He takes your suggestions seriously and treats you with respect and genuine concern. You will never leave his office confused about your diagnosis or asking "why did he test me for that?" The doctor and his staff are adamant about patient education. Dr. Samundsen is committed to his patients like a family doctor should be. A few years ago, my then two-year-old daughter was rushed to the hospital with respiratory distress, fever, rash, vomiting, and sudden and severe dehydration. The ER doctor misdiagnosed her as having "strep throat", and sent her home, even after I insisted that she was having trouble breathing and something was wrong. I requested that they contact my doctor and have him examine her, to which they did not oblige. After driving to another hospital ER, she was examined and immediately admitted to the ICU at our local childrens' hospital with a pleural effusion and pneumonia, at which point I call Dr. Samundsen at home. He responded to the situation with the hospital immediately; lodging a formal (and probably informal) complaint with the hospital administration staff. He remained very active in our daughter's care throughout her 28 day hospital stay as well. He recognized that this was very comforting for the family even though she was being cared for by excellent doctors so he insisted on calling her doctor twice a day for updates. He even managed to drive the 90 miles for a visit a time or two with stuffed bear in hand. When she finally came home, we had confidence in knowing that our family doctor knew all the details of her illness inside and out and didn't have to rely on records alone. I could never go back to those cookie-cutter doctors that rush you out of their office. I strongly recommend Dr. Samundsen.