Sam Mayer, MD
Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Highlights
Age Groups Seen
- Young Adult 18-25
- Adult 26-64
- Older Adult 65+
Languages
- English
In-Network Plans
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MaleJohns Hopkins Affiliations:
- Johns Hopkins School of Medicine Faculty
About Sam Mayer
Professional Titles
- Director, Cancer Rehabilitation, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Director, Undergraduate Medical Education, Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Primary Academic Title
Professor of Clinical Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Johns Hopkins Physician
Background
Dr. R. Samuel Mayer is an associate professor of physical medicine and rehabilitation at the Johns Hopkins University School of Medicine. His clinical interests include complications of critical illness, spine disorders, pain management, disorders of muscle tone and cancer rehabilitation.
Dr. Mayer serves as the director of cancer rehabilitation, director of undergraduate medical education and residency program director for the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
He graduated from the honors program in medical education at Northwestern University School of Medicine and completed his residency in physical medicine and rehabilitation at Rush Medical College. He was chair of the Committee on Medical Education for the American Medical Student Association while he was a medical student. After completing his residency, he remained on faculty at Rush Medical College, eventually becoming the residency program director and acting chair of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. He joined the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Johns Hopkins in 2001.
Dr. Mayer serves as director of the Medical Student Summer Clinical Experience in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for the Association of Academic Physiatrists. He is Editor in Chief of Knowledge NOW, the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation's online encyclopedia of the field. In 2014, he was named Distinguished Clinician by the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation.
Centers and Institutes
Contact for Research Inquiries
Phone: (410) 502-2447
Honors
- Distinguished Clinician, AAPMR, 11/15/14
- Outstanding Council Service Award, American Academy of Physical medicine and Rehabilitation, 1/1/12
- Best Doctors in America, 1/1/00
- Top Doctor, 1/1/96
- Elkins Award (highest score on ABPMR exam), 1/1/90
Memberships
- American Academy Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
- Association of Academic Physiatrists
Professional Activities
- Association of Academic Physiatrists, Director, Medical Student Summer Clinical Experience
- Knowledge NOW, Editor
- National Board of Medical Examiners, Question writer, 1/1/13 - 1/1/15
Locations
- The Johns Hopkins Hospital
- 1800 Orleans Street, Meyer 1-163, Baltimore, MD 21287
- Get Directions
- phone: 443-997-5476
- fax: 410-614-4033
Expertise
Education
- Residency: Rush Medical College, 1990
- Medical Education: Northwestern University School of Medicine, MD, 1986
Board Certifications
- Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation: American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1991
Insurance
- Aetna
- CareFirst
- Cigna
- First Health
- Geisinger Health Plan
- HealthSmart/Accel
- Johns Hopkins Health Plans
- MultiPlan
- Pennsylvania's Preferred Health Networks (PPHN)
- Point Comfort Underwriters
- Private Healthcare Systems (PHCS)
- Veteran Affairs Community Care Network (Optum-VACCN)
Ratings & Reviews
4.6 out of 5
31 ratings, 17 reviewsThe Patient Rating score is an average of all responses to physician related questions on the national CG-CAHPS Medical Practice patient experience survey through Press Ganey. Responses are measured on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 being the best score. Comments are also gathered from our CG-CAHPS Medical Practice Survey through Press Ganey and displayed in their entirety. Patients are de-identified for confidentiality and patient privacy.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/20/2026
Dr Mayer knows me and my issues - I've been seeing him for at least 10 years. He is the most knowledgeable physician with regard to my cancer treatments side effects.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/18/2026
This was my first visit with him & it was very informative for me.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/6/2026
Dr. Mayer's level of care and professionalism directly impacted a positive outcome pot surgery. He navigated the few complications I had and suggested practical opportunities for follow up care and rehabilitation.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 3/4/2026
Perfectly brilliant and brief. Well capable, well organized.
- 4 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Excellent
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 2/6/2026
Highly professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/30/2026
Dr. Mayer is always kind and professional
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 1/7/2026
Dr. Mayer effortlessly makes patient comfortable and is skilled in giving difficult diagnosis with hopeful prognosis. He really cares.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/12/2025
Dr. Mayer always takes his time to explain things in an easy to understand manner.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 12/10/2025
Kind, informative. Excellent listener.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 11/19/2025
Dr. Mayer was very professional and genuinely caring. He listened very well to everything I had to say and I felt comfortable.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 10/24/2025
Dr. Mayer provided comprehensive care, clearly explained my condition and potential treatment options. He was timely in his response when I sent him a message and provided overall excellent care.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 6/11/2025
Dr Mayer is always very attentive and empathetic towards my issues. He always asks a lot of questions to ensure that I can clearly convey any problems or concerns I might have. He tends to be available and will make time for me even if I've been out of cycle and not in the system. He's just an easygoing easy to talk to while rounded position.
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/23/2025
Excellent!
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
Informed about my medical needs and addressed everything inappropriate and good bedside man
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/21/2025
I met with the resident and he was absolutely wonderful. Very professional, listened to my concerns ans explained things in simple terms. Very respectful of my concerns
- 5 out of 5 starsReviewed on 5/7/2025
Dr Mayer and his resident were wonderful. I had a minor panic attack in the office and wasn't feeling well. The resident was so sweet and kind and eased my anxiety and helped give me direction on what I should do next.