Dr. Samson Cho
Head of Orthopedic Sports Medicine
Department
Orthopedics Sports Medicine
Working location
Parkway Shanghai Hospital, Parkway Gleneagles Medical & Surgical Center, Parkway Jin Qiao Medical & Dental Center
Language
English, Cantonese, Mandarin
Quick Appointment
Introduction
Dr. Samson Cho has 20 years of clinical experience, specialized in sports injuries and arthroscopic surgeries. He emphasizes the importance of tailor-made treatment plan according to the individual's sports, working, daily activities and time schedule, starting from conservative approach until the real necessity to surgery. He is experienced in conservative treatment such as prolotherapy, rehab strategy and arthroscopic surgeries for shoulder, elbow, knee and ankle joints. He is leading a team of multi-specialties including surgeons, physiotherapists, chiropractors, etc. to provide comprehensive customized medical service to all individuals’ needs.
Credentials & Working Experience
Postgraduate:Harvard Medical School, Surgical Leadership Program (U.S.)
Postgraduate:Fudan University Medical College, Master degree in Sports Medicine (China)
Residency: Orthopedic Sports Medicine and Arthroscopy Department, Huashan Hospital Affiliated to Fudan University Medical College (China)
Chief Surgeon and Chief of Orthopedic Sports Medicine & Arthroscopy Surgery, St. Michael Hospital (China)
Visiting Doctor, Massachusetts General Hospital of Harvard Medical School and John Hopkins Hospital (U.S.)
Council member of Sports Rehabilitation Council of Shanghai Medical Association.
Health coach certified by U.S. National Board of Medical Examiners (NBME) (U.S.)
Medical Consultant for many Sports Teams and Associations in China and Hong Kong, e.g. Shanghai Cycling Association, Shanghai female hockey team, Feiyi tiger Muay Thai Club, etc.
Chief Medical Officer and Medical Commander: Le Tour De France China, Shanghai International Marathon, International Regatta Charity Race, Shanghai International Triathlon Race, Shanghai Cycling League, etc.
Medical Officer: Beijing Olympic Game, Formula 1 Grand Prix, FINA World Championship, FIA World Endurance Championship, Cup of China ISU Grand Prix of Figure Skating, ISU World Short Track Speed Skating Championships, IAAF Golden athletics League, etc.
Awards:"God Father Scholarship" from ISAKOS (International Society of Arthroscopy, Knee surgery and Orthopedic Sports Medicine.), Science and Technology Award of China Sports Science Society, Shanghai Science and Technology prize in Integrative Medicine
Active in all kinds of sports: road/mountain biking, triathlon, soccer, athletics, volleyball, golf and long distance running (2nd in Asia & Pacific Orienteering Championship).
Certified rescue diver, advanced personal trainer, rock climbing instructor, swift water rescue commander.
Special interest: Shoulder rotator cuff, labrum tear; Knee meniscus, ACL tear, cartilage damage; Ankle ligament tear, cartilage damage and achilles tendon tear.