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Lawrence M. Samkoff, M.D.
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Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue
Rochester, NY 14642
Ambulatory Care Center at Strong Memorial Hospital
601 Elmwood Avenue, 1st Floor
Rochester, NY 14642
About Me
Certified Specialties
Neurology - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Faculty Appointments
Professor of Clinical Neurology - Department of Neurology, Neuroimmunology (SMD)
Credentials
Residency & Fellowship
Fellowship, Clinical Researcher, Albert Einstein College of Medicine. 1989 - 1991
Fellowship, Neuro Rehabilitation, University of Maryland School of Medicine. 1988 - 1989
Residency, Neurology, New York University Langone Medical Center. 1985 - 1988
Internship, Internal Medicine, Miriam Hospital. 1984 - 1985
Education
MD | New York Medical College. 1984
Awards
AB Baker Teaching Award. 2022
Senior Faculty Award. 2021
Faculty Teaching Award. 2020
Fellow. 1999
New York Medical College Teaching Award. 1997
New York Medical College Teaching Award. 1996
Intern-of-the-Year Award. 1985
Alpha Omega Alpha Society. 1984
Board of Trustees Award. 1984
Obed Finch Slingerland Prize. 1980
Publications
Journal Articles
Jean MJ, Samkoff L, Mohile N
Current treatment options in oncology.. 2024 January 25 (1):42-65. Epub 01/10/2024.
Canissario R, Samkoff L, Jean MJ, Williams Z, Diep J
Journal of neuroimmunology.. 2022 December 15373 :577976. Epub 10/03/2022.
Laageide L, Verhave B, Samkoff L, Looney R, Beck L
JAAD case reports.. 2021 September 15 :33-35. Epub 07/15/2021.
Cree BAC, Cutter G, Wolinsky JS, Freedman MS, Comi G, Giovannoni G, Hartung HP, Arnold D, Kuhle J, Block V, Munschauer FE, Sedel F, Lublin FD,
The Lancet. Neurology.. 2020 December 19 (12):988-997. Epub 10/23/2020.
Munger KC, George BP, Samkoff LM, Robb JF
The Neurohospitalist.. 2020 April 10 (2):82-87. Epub 06/13/2019.
Munger KC, Samkoff LM
Multiple sclerosis and related disorders.. 2020 January 37 :101442. Epub 10/13/2019.
Baker D, Ali L, Saxena G, Pryce G, Jones M, Schmierer K, Giovannoni G, Gnanapavan S, Munger KC, Samkoff L, Goodman A, Kang AS
Frontiers in immunology.. 2020 11 :124. Epub 02/14/2020.
Johnston SC, Easton JD, Farrant M, Barsan W, Conwit RA, Elm JJ, Kim AS, Lindblad AS, Palesch YY,
The New England journal of medicine.. 2018 July 19379 (3):215-225. Epub 05/16/2018.
LaGanke C, Samkoff L, Edwards K, Jung Henson L, Repovic P, Lynch S, Stone L, Mattson D, Galluzzi A, Fisher TL, Reilly C, Winter LA, Leonard JE, Zauderer M
Neurology® neuroimmunology & neuroinflammation.. 2017 July 4 (4):e367. Epub 06/16/2017.
Wasilewski A, Samkoff L
Neurology.. 2017 June 688 (23):2239. Epub 1900 01 01.
Wasilewski A, Samkoff L
Neurology.. 2016 November 2987 (22):e270-e271. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gyang TV, Hamel J, Goodman AD, Gross RA, Samkoff L
Neurology.. 2016 May 1086 (19):1843-5. Epub 04/13/2016.
Smith AD, Samkoff L
JAMA neurology.. 2015 November 72 (11):1375-7. Epub 1900 01 01.
Samkoff LM, Goodman AD
Neurologic clinics.. 2011 May 29 (2):449-63. Epub 1900 01 01.
Samkoff LM, Monajati A, Shapiro JL
Neurology.. 2008 July 1571 (3):e5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Halloran O, Ifthikharuddin S, Samkoff L
Neurology.. 2005 May 2464 (10):1755. Epub 1900 01 01.
Gill D, Ifthikharuddin S, Samkoff LM
Archives of neurology.. 2004 January 61 (1):131. Epub 1900 01 01.
Multiple sclerosis: update on treatment.
Samkoff, LM.
Hospital Physician. 2002; 38: 21-27.
Daras MD, Orrego JJ, Akfirat GL, Samkoff LM, Koppel BS
Clinical imaging.. 2001 25 (1):12-4. Epub 1900 01 01.
Cho C, Samkoff LM
Archives of neurology.. 2000 September 57 (9):1353-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Koppel BS, Kleiman A, Daras M, Samkoff LM
Neurology.. 1998 May 50 (5):1508-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Samkoff LM, Daras M, Tuchman AJ, Koppel BS
Neurology.. 1997 July 49 (1):304-5. Epub 1900 01 01.
Koppel BS, Samkoff L, Daras M
Epilepsia.. 1996 September 37 (9):875-8. Epub 1900 01 01.
Samkoff LM, Daras M, Kleiman AR, Koppel BS
Archives of neurology.. 1996 August 53 (8):819-21. Epub 1900 01 01.
Daras M, Samkoff LM, Koppel BS
Neurology.. 1996 January 46 (1):271-2. Epub 1900 01 01.
Toxoplasma gondii myelitis in AIDS.
Samkoff, LM.; Daras, M.; Koppel, BS.; Hirschfeld; A.; Donnenfeld, H.
European Journal of Neurology. 1996; 3: 50-54.
A quantitative study of olfaction in multiple sclerosis.
Samkoff, LM.; Tuchman, AJ.; Daras, M.; Koppel, BS.
J Neuro Rehab. 1996; 10: 97-99.
Koppel BS, Daras M, Samkoff L
Neurology.. 1995 January 45 (1):198. Epub 1900 01 01.
Daras M, Tuchman AJ, Koppel BS, Samkoff LM, Weitzner I, Marc J
Acta neurologica Scandinavica.. 1994 August 90 (2):124-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Daras M, Koppel BS, Samkoff L, Marc J
Journal of neuroimaging : official journal of the American Society of Neuroimaging.. 1994 April 4 (2):85-90. Epub 1900 01 01.
See-saw nystagmus in a patient with clinically definite multiple sclerosis.
Samkoff, LM.; Smith, CR.
Eur Neur. 1994; 34: 228-229.
Samkoff LM, Smith CR
European neurology.. 1994 34 (4):228-9. Epub 1900 01 01.
Smith CR, Dickson D, Samkoff L
Neurology.. 1992 March 42 (3 Pt 1):658-61. Epub 1900 01 01.
Leukoencephalopathy from "chasing the dragon."
Halloran, O.; Ifthikharuddin, S.; Samkoff, L.
Neurology. .
Books
Rothman-Simeone and Herkowitz's The Spine (2017)
Chapter: Medical Myelopathies
Authors: Raudenbush BL, Selioutski O, Samkoff L, et al
Publisher: Elsevier, Philadelphia 2017
Multiple Sclerosis and CNS Inflammatory Disorders (2014)
Authors: Samkoff, LM. and Goodman, AD (eds
Publisher: John Wiley & Sons, Ltd,, West Sussex, England 2014
Multiple Sclerosis Therapeutics, Second Edition. (2003)
Chapter: Disease-modifying drug therapy for multiple sclerosis in clinical practice.
Authors: Samkoff, LM.; Goodman, AD.
Publisher: Martin-Dunitz, London 2003
Epilepsy and developmental disabilities. (2002)
Chapter: Management of adults with cerebral palsy.
Authors: Samkoff LM.
Publisher: Butterworth-Heinemann, Boston 2002
Multiple sclerosis: A neuropsychiatric disorder. (1993)
Chapter: Clinical features, assessment, and differential diagnosis of multiple sclerosis.
Authors: Smith, CR.; Samkoff, LM.; Scheinberg, LC.
Publisher: American Psychiatric Press, Washington DC 1993
Orthotics in neurologic rehabilitation. (1992)
Chapter: Multiple sclerosis.
Authors: Samkoff, L.
Publisher: Demos Publications, New York 1992
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Patient Comments
Everyone very professional. [...] Great Team I have!
Aug 28, 2024
Dr. Samkoff Explained my diagnosis very well and discussed treatment options to come up with a plan we were both comfortable with. He answered any questions I had with great detail.
Aug 03, 2024
Great experience Dr Samkoff is so compassionate
Jun 21, 2024
I have already referred friends and family to this facility. In fact, I have several times amd one of them followed through and saw Dr Samkoff. I wouldn't recommend anyone to anywhere else.
Apr 30, 2024
Dr Samkoff answered all questions thoroughly. He is AMAZING and the reason I'm going through U of R instead of my local hospital.
Mar 10, 2024
He was very good. [...]
Jan 29, 2024
Dr. Samkoff is very empathetic, knowledgeable and professional.
Dec 23, 2023
Dr. Samkoff provided a very thorough neuro exam, full review of medications, explanation of MRI results and insight into any research & possible advances in medications for SPMS.
Dec 15, 2023
Dr. Samkoff is excellent!
Nov 20, 2023
Wonderful doctor.
Aug 18, 2023
I have a very Rare disease called [...] I know many people who have my disease and Im doing well right now so he must be the most fantastic , intelligent doctor Neurologist in the whole East Coat.
Jun 25, 2023
Dr. Samkoff is amazing!
Jun 18, 2023
Dr. Samkoff is a very caring Dr. That put my Neurosarcoid in Remission this is a complete miracle from the hell I was in for over 14 years. Why is he not been reconized for this.?
Apr 29, 2023
Referred to Dr. Samkoff by [...] doctor because of his expertise.
Apr 25, 2023
Dr. Samkoff always listens with interest and respect.
Mar 20, 2023
Dr. Samkoff is an excellent dr. Very caring & listens to my questions & takes time for me.
Dec 29, 2022
Answered my questions and helped me understand.
Nov 30, 2022
I feel comfortable discussing anything with the doctor and know his recommendations are always helpful towards my care.
Nov 11, 2022
My mother and I have the same illness and she has just recently switched providers to the NI Group here too!
Oct 31, 2022
Dr. Samkoff is wonderful. Knowledeable and patient with questions
Oct 07, 2022
He was excellent.
Oct 04, 2022
I have never met a more caring and compassionate doctor. He called me on a Saturday morning as he was reviewing my records and and had some questions. I was very touched by this and have every confidence that I am seeing the right doctor for my care.
Jun 27, 2022
Never feel rushed always very thorough
Jun 26, 2022
Dr. Samkoff is excellent.
Apr 08, 2022
I have recommended this provider and office since my very first visit. Nothing but good things to say about this provider and office!
Mar 24, 2022
I feel very fortunate to have these doctors care for my [...]. It was rare disease week and I feel these doctors do important work for my survival for this disease.
Mar 05, 2022
Always share what a great experience I have had with Dr. Samkoff
Feb 26, 2022
Dr. Samkoff is absolutely wonderful!!!!
Feb 16, 2022