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Samantha Lee Piper, MD

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My specialty:
Orthopedics

My provider affiliation:
Kaiser Permanente physician

I speak: English

My gender: Female

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About me

My name is Dr. Samantha Piper, and I am a board-certified orthopedic surgeon specializing in the care of adult and pediatric hand and upper extremity conditions. I look forward to working with you to optimize your upper extremity function and to minimize your pain.

Biography

Originally from San Diego, I ventured to the East Coast to earn my undergraduate degree in biology at Harvard College. I returned to California to complete both medical school and orthopedic surgery residency at UC San Francisco. After residency, I did a fellowship in hand and upper extremity surgery at Washington University in St. Louis, followed by a fellowship in pediatric hand and upper extremity surgery at the Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children in Dallas. I practiced as an attending surgeon back at UC San Francisco prior to joining Kaiser Permanente in 2016. I am thrilled to be back in my hometown, providing high-quality hand and upper extremity care for my fellow San Diegans.

 

Since joining Kaiser Permanente, I have served as physician in charge for the Garfield Medical Offices, been a member of the Orthopedic Department leadership team, and received the Kaiser Permanente Innovation Award for supporting the development of a clinic-based minor procedure room. I am also passionate about orthopedic research and have authored over 40 scientific publications, abstracts, and book chapters. I stay up to date on current research as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Hand Surgery and through my involvement in the American Society for Surgery of the Hand and the Pediatric Hand Study Group.

About my practice

My focus is on the evaluation and treatment of hand and upper extremity conditions affecting adults and children, including acute sports- and work-related trauma, peripheral nerve injury and compression neuropathy, tendon and ligament disorders, arthritis, post-traumatic deformity and instability, brachial plexus birth palsy, and congenital upper extremity differences. I listen to members to understand their specific challenges and needs so I can offer the treatment plan that fits them best.

How I thrive

My favorite quote, by Isak Dinesen, embodies how I thrive: "The cure for anything is salt water: sweat, tears, or the sea." I love to be outdoors and to be active, especially in or near the ocean. Having run varsity track in high school and college, I still enjoy running daily. Adventure travel and global exploration are my other passions. Experiencing different ecosystems and cultures is fascinating and gives me a broader life perspective.

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My provider type

Physicians and Surgeons

My training, certifications and licensing

Medical school

UC San Francisco Medical Center
San Francisco , CA

Board certification

Hand Surgery

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Orthopaedic Surgery

American Board of Orthopaedic Surgery

Medical training

Fellowship

Hand & Upper Extremity Surgery

Barnes-Jewish Hospital
St. Louis , MO

Fellowship

Pediatric Orthopaedics

Texas Scottish Rite Hospital for Children
Dallas , TX

Internship

Orthopedic Surgery

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
San Francisco , CA

Residency

Orthopedic Surgery

University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
San Francisco , CA

Joined Permanente Medical Group

2016

Active license information

License number

A110326

License type

Physician and Surgeon

License issuing state

CALIFORNIA

National Provider Identifier (NPI)

1912235482

Cultural Competency Training (CCT)

Completed  

My hospitals

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Fontana Medical Center
9961 Sierra Ave, Fontana, CA 92553
KP San Diego Medical Center
9455 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA 92123
KP San Marcos Medical Center
360 Rush Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
KP Zion Medical Center
4647 Zion Ave, San Diego, CA 92120
Ontario Medical Center
2295 S Vineyard Ave, Ontario, CA 91761

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This page was last updated on: 05/18/2025