Samuel Chun, MD

Hand Surgery, Orthopedic Surgery
CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group
English
Child 0-17, Adolescent 12-17, Adult 18-65, Older Adult >65
4.8/5 Read Reviews

Meet Samuel Chun, MD

Samuel Chun is a board certified orthopedic surgeon, a fellow of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgery, and a member of the American Society for Surgery of the Hand. He received his Hand Surgery Fellowship from Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, and his Orthopedic Surgery Residency and Medical Degree from SUNY Upstate Medical University in Syracuse, New York. In addition to being the only fellowship trained orthopedic hand surgeon in northern New Mexico, he has special training and interest in helping patients with chronic pain due to nerve compressions of upper and lower extremities.


Locations


Hospital Affiliations

CHRISTUS Health Plan

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Medical Group

CHRISTUS St. Vincent Regional Medical Center


Insurance Accepted

  • Aetna US Healthcare
  • AmeriGroup
  • Blue Cross Blue Shield (BCBS)
  • CHRISTUS Health Plan
  • Cigna
  • Coventry - First Health / Aetna - GFAST
  • HealthSmart
  • Humana Choicecare Network
  • Medicaid
  • Medicare
  • Molina Healthcare
  • MultiPlan PHCS
  • Optum (Medicare Advantage Plan)
  • Presbyterian
  • TriWest Healthcare Alliance
  • United Healthcare (UHC)
  • Western Sky Community Care

Education & Certifications

Fellowship: Mayo Clinic

Residency: SUNY - Health Science Center

Medical Education: SUNY - Health Science Center

Certification: American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery


Ratings & Reviews

  • Overall Quality of Care 4.8
  • Listened Carefully 4.8
  • Explained Things Clearly 4.8
  • Spent Enough Time 4.7
  • Showed Courtesy & Respect 4.9

Patient reviews (135)

5.0

My issue was resolved in five minutes with the physician, but there was too much wait time to get there.

5.0

Both Dr. Chun and Rich Cook are fantastic

4.0

Again, lengthy delay in seeing us without explanation seemed to be a lack of respect and concern. It would have been mitigated with contact from staff or from Dr. Chun himself as he was clearly available.

5.0

Great plac e to go . The therapist was fantastic!

5.0

Thank you Dr. Chun. You did a great job on my wrist

5.0

todo excelente y gracias siempre por tu atención.

5.0

The best

5.0

Thoughtful and kind.

5.0

The specialist Dr. Chun was so uncaring l was upset. I was offered no pain meds, no sling, no information about how much ibuprofen to take. Took 5 minutes and he was gone. His nurse was wonderful. I am thankful he saw me right away. He is just fill of himself.

4.0

Staff came and went prior to, during and following the procedure. I had no idea who to expect next or when.

5.0

Dr. Chun made suggestions for stretching out the muscle to help prevent future issues. Most appreciated.

5.0

Excellent Doctor

5.0

Excellent

5.0

We need more like Dr. Chun.

5.0

Problem with surgery scheduling

5.0

Thank you.

5.0

Thank you very much!

5.0

Great visit!

5.0

Excellent care

5.0

Great!

5.0

I appreciated the explanations and time spent making me comfortable with the situation.

5.0

Same as above.

5.0

I love Dr. Chun and can't say enough positive things about him. I am eternally grateful for the help he has given me to improve the functioning of my hands.

5.0

Dr Chun is very caring & considerate

4.0

all was good

5.0

I knew I was in good hands!

3.0

Put yourself in my shoes. What would you feel like if you suddenly couldn't do surgery because one of your hands doesn't work. And the provider I front of you doesn't take you seriously. Your recommendation of not using my splint caused my finger to lock very painfully. Hence the reason why I made it.

5.0

Follow up care and being able to schedule an appointment is very difficult. I was on hold to make an appointment for 45 minutes. Took 3 months to get an appointment.

4.0

The Hely&Weber brace does not seem to have had any effect. Other braces I have tried have provided relief when I could wear them enough.

5.0

Impressed with the courtesy I was given. Short wait time to be seen. Good information about my problem and honest prognosis about any possible improvement.

5.0

Terrific

5.0

Hard to get them on phone to get appt

5.0

I wish we could had discuss options to improve the pain that did not involved surgery.

5.0

Highly recommend.

5.0

I felt good when I left the office.

5.0

Was pleased with the visit and helped me feel better and lessened the pain.

5.0

Dr Chun was very helpful during the consult.

4.0

He's sending me to physical therapy. I thought we were going to discuss surgery but I guess I'm going to physical therapy first before surgery on my thumb.

5.0

I always very comfortable with this provider and have 100% trust.

5.0

Will go back in a month.

5.0

The uniqueness of finger & hand medicine is very delicate. Dr. Chun and staff instill a high level of trust for the patient.

5.0

His assistant was also excellent.

5.0

Clear path forward for issue not very bad right now

5.0

The scheduler was very busy but good to deal with.

5.0

Very expensive for the average person

5.0

Dr Chun Brian Teeter Nina at the front desk all kind and professional

5.0

World class surgeon!

3.0

It still didn’t help

5.0

Keep up terrific services

5.0

All good

5.0

Very satisfied

5.0

I am happy having met Dr Chung. I will certainly refer him to my friends and family.

5.0

Santa Fe is very fortunate to have a physician like Dr. Chun.

5.0

Great doctor.

5.0

perhaps less proselytising..

5.0

He even did a video using my phone to show me the correct way to do the recommended exercise.

5.0

Thank you doctor in front office for working with me and my insurance. You are the best.

5.0

Thank you fortelling me I won't be needing surgery!

5.0

Satisfied w/my care

5.0

I am so grateful that I have access to Dr Chun.

5.0

Long wait for appoinments

5.0

Thank you for distracting me when giving me shots in my hands-the 3 seconds of pain was definitely worth it!

5.0

My hand is slowly returning to function. Thank you Dr Chun

5.0

People and facilities are great.

5.0

he's the best!!!!!

3.0

The Dr is not friendly and not concerned.

5.0

Wonderful professional doctor!

5.0

I feel blessed to have been a patient of Dr. Chun.

4.0

It’s better than average

5.0

fasting for over 24 hours was extremely difficult and made finding my veins for the IV hurtful. I wish there was a better way.

5.0

I am on a waiting list for a surgery at CSVH. Very disheartening that CSVH is so short-handed.

5.0

Keep up the great work!

5.0

Dr. Samuel Chun and I go back many years. Great medical care!

3.0

provider did not address my concerns about extreme scar tissue reactions of my body. he did not hear me out about previous issues with surgeries.

5.0

Thank you to all.

5.0

Thanks for your service.

5.0

Very professional

4.0

Signage at office entrance can be confusing for first-time patients. $45 copay for a 10 min. exam after waiting 2 months to schedule an appointment seems excessive.

5.0

Courtesy goes a long way and that is worth returning for

5.0

Gracias por todo

5.0

Excellent care and concern provided.

5.0

Dr Chun is always very professional but also had a caring and soft manor.

5.0

Thank you for your service

5.0

made me feel important and cared for about my situation.

4.0

I am not thrilled with the check out staff. I over heard things the boys were saying that they shouldn't in public.

5.0

I had heard very positive things from others who you have helped with their medical issues and felt confident even before my initial visit. I feel quite comfortable with Dr. Chun moving forward.

5.0

I am so relieved Dr.Chun was available.

5.0

Appreciated my care during this injury.

5.0

Keep up with the good work.

4.0

Good experience

5.0

Amazing Doctor!!! Genuine and compassionate.

5.0

Thank you for recommending Dr. Chun.

5.0

Very competent provider

5.0

Very professional!!

5.0

Knowing that there is something I can do to help the situation that doesn't require surgery was helpful (and knowing that the damage wasn't extensive).

4.0

Seemed like a factory for medical care.

5.0

I hope if I end up needing surgery that dr. chun will be available.

5.0

Highly recommended!

5.0

Appreciated his time in addressing my issue.

5.0

Great visit

5.0

Takes three months to get an appointment.

5.0

Will definitely follow-up with this group for further care.

5.0

I look forward to my next visit.

5.0

Have recommended him to others

5.0

Excellent provider

5.0

Handouts for my problems were great.

5.0

I was nervous about my situation and Dr. Chun was very encouraging and explained things to me. I felt much better after speaking and visiting with him.

5.0

Thank you

5.0

Ongoing problems; comforting to know that they will be available for further care as needed.

2.0

Doctors need to treat you like they care not just pass you around like a ball

5.0

Overall excellent treatment.

5.0

Love Dr. Chun and his staff!

4.0

Front desk staff dispassionate and dismissive; assaying nurse forgot about iodine allergy and pulled out betadine and put it on the pre gauze. Had to toss it when I reminded her. Been there many times. She was functioning on auto pilot. Not all present.

5.0

Excellent provider!

5.0

Thank you for the excellent care and service!

5.0

My hand has continued to improve

5.0

Great Care...

5.0

Thank you for referral

4.0

Had to wait a long time to see dr. Was not clear about my options and am waiting for a call back from an assistant to clarify.

5.0

Very helpful to receive a detailed summary of my visit on My Chart. I appreciate the time it took for the office staff and doctor to compile and post the information. Thanks !

5.0

Very helpful and understanding.

5.0

I have always received the best treatment from Dr. Chun and his entire staff.

5.0

I can't think of anything. It was exceptional care.

5.0

Excellent provider

5.0

Dr. Chun is a terrific doctor.

5.0

I loved the care and kindness shown to me.

4.0

I wonder if provider had a license to prescribe meds? His NP is terrible. She is blunt and not knowledgeable enough for me

5.0

Excellent.

4.0

Very good Dr

5.0

Thank you for your great wisdom and kindness

5.0

Keep up the great work.l

5.0

His team was fabulous. Emily was skilled and caring. I felt safe in her hands. Monica took time to explain things well and answered all my questions. Xray techs were careful not to hurt me when they took pictures.

5.0

Dr. Chun is excellent. Tremendous doctor and humanitarian.

5.0

Every one was very friendly n fast

5.0

Keep up the great work!