Dr. Thomas Samson joined Dakota Eye Institute in 1995. He attended the University of Minnesota and the University of North Dakota. He is a 1988 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. In addition to his years of clinical practice, Dr. Samson spent five years as a faculty member at Pacific University with primary teaching duties in children’s vision, strabismus and vision therapy.
Dr. Thomas Samson joined Dakota Eye Institute in 1995. He attended the University of Minnesota and the University of North Dakota. He is a 1988 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. In addition to his years of clinical practice, Dr. Samson spent five years as a faculty member at Pacific University with primary teaching duties in children’s vision, strabismus and vision therapy.
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Excellent.
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
Kind, fun, and quick! My 6 year old daughter had a great visit with him!
(3 weeks ago)
Aug-2026
He was very good
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
He is amazing and very kind with us! Would recommend him to anyone!
(1 month ago)
Aug-2026
Dr. Samson was so great! My kids loved him and it made their first eye appointment a success. We got in the car and they wanted to know when they could go back!
(1 month ago)
Jul-2026
The best!
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Great doctor. Will definitely continue to have him as my eye doctor.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Dr. Samson was very professional and explained the results of my eye exam in a easy to understand way.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
He is always makes sure that I know exactly what the tests have shown. And always with a smile.
(2 months ago)
Jul-2026
Very friendly, personable, patiently answered all my questions. Highly recommend Dr. Samson!
Dr. Thomas Samson joined Dakota Eye Institute in 1995. He attended the University of Minnesota and the University of North Dakota. He is a 1988 graduate of Pacific University College of Optometry in Forest Grove, OR. In addition to his years of clinical practice, Dr. Samson spent five years as a faculty member at Pacific University with primary teaching duties in children’s vision, strabismus and vision therapy.
Dr. Samson is married and has two children. He enjoys making music, golfing, mountain biking, skiing and snowboarding.
Excellent.
Kind, fun, and quick! My 6 year old daughter had a great visit with him!
He was very good
He is amazing and very kind with us! Would recommend him to anyone!
Dr. Samson was so great! My kids loved him and it made their first eye appointment a success. We got in the car and they wanted to know when they could go back!
The best!
Great doctor. Will definitely continue to have him as my eye doctor.
Dr. Samson was very professional and explained the results of my eye exam in a easy to understand way.
He is always makes sure that I know exactly what the tests have shown. And always with a smile.
Very friendly, personable, patiently answered all my questions. Highly recommend Dr. Samson!