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715 South 8th Street
Minneapolis, MN 55404
About Samuel Maiser, MD
At a glance
Languages: English
Age groups treated: Adult
Commitment to patient-centered care
"Communication is most important to me. I strive to provide information, counseling, and guidance to patients so that we can make the best medical decisions together. It is important to always be honest with my patients, even when the information is difficult to hear. No matter what happens, I am motivated to provide the best care possible."
Clinical expertise
Dr. Maiser is board-certified in neurology, clinical neurophysiology, hospice, and palliative medicine. He cares for patients with neurologic conditions in the clinic as well as patients with a serious illness while hospitalized. He has a special interest in amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, clinical research, as well as extensive experience in training resident and fellow physicians and medical students.
Credentials
Training & education
Medical school
University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Residency
Neurology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Fellowships
Clinical Neurophysiology, University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, MN, USA
Hospice and Palliative Medicine, Medical College of Wisconsin, Milwaukee, WI, USA
Awards and honors
Chief Resident, Neurology Residency, University of Minnesota, 2013
Kennedy Teaching Award, Neurology, University of Minnesota, 2017
Top Doc, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024
Rising Star, 2018-2022
My experiences & interests
Publications
- Sethi A, Everett E, Mehta A, Besbris J, Burke C, Pedowitz E, Kilpatrick M, Foster L, Maiser S. The Role of Specialty Palliative Care for Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Am J Hosp Palliat Care. 2021 Sep 28:10499091211049386. doi: 10.1177/10499091211049386. Epub ahead of print. PMID: 34583569.
- Phillips JN, Besbris J, Foster LA, Kramer NM, Maiser S, Mehta AK. Models of outpatient neuropalliative care for patients with amyotrophic lateral Sclerosis. Neurology. 2020 Oct 27;95(17):782-788.
- Everett EA, Pedowitz E, Maiser S, Cohen J, Besbris J, Mehta AK, Chi L, Jones CA. Top Ten Tips Palliative Care Clinicians Should Know About Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. J Palliat Med. 2020;23(6):842-847.
- Maiser, S. Wise Shoes to Fill: A Fellow's Reflection. Journal of Palliative Medicine 2015; 18(6).
- Maiser S, Marks S. Hospice for Parkinson Disease: Are we moving too slowly? 2014 Hospiscript quarterly publication.
- Maiser S. Residency Training: Teaching Communication? Residency is not too late. Neurology 2013; 80: e127-129.
Licenses and accreditations
- Board Certified in Neurology
- Board Certified in Clinical Neurophysiology
- ALS, Hennepin Healthcare Research Institute
- Board Certified in Hospice and Palliative Medicine
- Medical Director for the ALS center of Excellence