About Thomas G. Sampson M.D.

Dr. Sampson is a board certified Orthopedic Surgeon who developed the "lateral approach" to hip arthroscopy in 1984.
  • In practice since 1982 and in that time performed thousands of hip surgeries.
  • Nationally and internationally recognized and has lectured and performed surgeries as a visiting professor in the following countries:
    • Argentina
    • Brazil
    • Chile
    • England
    • France
    • Germany
    • Mexico
    • South Korea
  • Senior Partner at Post Street Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.
  • Director of Hip Arthroscopy at Post Street Surgery Center.
  • Master Instructor for the Arthroscopy Association of North America and has taught hundreds or orthropaedic surgeons on his techniques.
  • Medical Director of the Total Joint Center at St. Francis Memorial Hospital, San Francisco.
  • Most importantly, Dr. Sampson strives for personal, thorough, and compassionate care for all his patients as well as educating them on their hip condition.

Dr. Sampson's Background

Pre-Medical Education: University of Oregon 1969-1970 (Biology and Frosh Football), University of California, Riverside; B.S. Biochemistry, 1973.

Medical Education: Georgetown University Medical School; 1973-1977

Internship: Mount Zion Hospital and Medical Center, 1977-1978

Residency in Orthopaedic Surgery: University Of California, San Francisco, 1978-1982

Board Certification: July 19, 1985 ABOS

Medical Societies:

Current Licenses:

  • The Medical Board of California Physician and Surgeons
  • Radiography and Fluoroscopy X-Ray Supervisor and Operator
Hospital Appointments:
  • Active Staff, Post Street Surgery 2001 to present.
  • Former Associate Clinical Professor; University of California, San Francisco, 1982 to 2006.