Dr. Samuel C. Lee, DO

Expert Publications

• Mathematical model that predicts isometric muscle forces for individuals with spinal cord injuries.
• Switching stimulation patterns improves performance of paralyzed human quadriceps muscle.
• Voluntary muscle activation, contractile properties, and fatigability in children with and without cerebral palsy.
• Strategies that improve paralyzed human quadriceps femoris muscle performance during repetitive, nonisometric contractions.
• Contractile properties and the force-frequency relationship of the paralyzed human quadriceps femoris muscle.
• Effect of electrical stimulation pattern on the force responses of paralyzed human quadriceps muscles.
• Neuromuscular electrical stimulation versus volitional isometric strength
• Mathematical model that predicts the force-intensity and force-frequency relationships after spinal cord injuries.
• Biomechanics of recumbent cycling in adolescents with cerebral palsy with and without the use of a fixed shank guide.
• Diminished fatigue at reduced muscle length in human skeletal muscle.
• Gait energy efficiency in children with cerebral palsy.
• Differences in pedal forces during recumbent cycling in adolescents with and without cerebral palsy.
• Lower extremity muscle activity during cycling in adolescents with and without cerebral palsy.
• The effectiveness of progressively increasing stimulation frequency and intensity to maintain paralyzed muscle force during repetitive activation in persons with spinal cord injury.
• The effects of a shank guide on cycling biomechanics of an adolescent with cerebral palsy: a single-case study.

Media Releases

Get to know Family Physician Dr. Samuel C. Lee, who serves patients in Texas.

A seasoned family physician, Dr. Lee has been in private practice since 2000, where he has had the opportunity to make a positive impact on the lives of his patients. His approach goes beyond diagnosing and treating illnesses; he actively encourages his patients to take control of their health and educates them on effective strategies to enhance their overall well-being. With a focus on preventive care, he empowers his patients with the knowledge and tools they need to improve their quality of life.

Originally from Fort Worth, he attended Eastern Hills High School and Texas Wesleyan University, before pursuing his medical education at the University of Osteopathic Medicine and Health Sciences, graduating in 1994. His passion for family practice led him to complete his residency in Fort Worth in 1997, solidifying his commitment to the local community.

Passionate about his profession, the doctor is board-certified in family medicine by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (AOBFP). The AOBFP is an organization that provides board certification to qualified osteopathic physicians (D.O.) who specialize in delivering comprehensive primary care for patients of all ages, genders, and addressing all parts of the body (family physicians).

Actively involved in the Hispanic community for over two decades, Dr. Lee has taken mission trips to Mexico and Central America, providing much-needed medical assistance to underserved populations.

Family medicine is a medical specialty devoted to comprehensive health care for people of all ages. The specialist is called a family physician or family doctor. A family physician is often the first person a patient sees when seeking healthcare services. They examine and treat patients with a wide range of conditions and refer those with serious ailments to a specialist or appropriate facility.

When he is not in the office, Dr. Lee cherishes spending quality time with his family, creating cherished memories and strengthening their bond. He is also an avid traveler, embracing the opportunity to explore different cultures and broaden his horizons.

As a lifelong learner, he finds solace in the pages of books and remains an avid reader, continually expanding his knowledge. He has also developed a fascination with collecting political campaign buttons.

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