About
Hi! I'm Dr. Kyle Mikals, FACP
My patients and I thrive in a collaborative, unhurried environment where no question is too small, and I get to take the time to know them. It's great to be a phone call or text message away from helping my patients address issues before they become too serious.
I believe it is time to bring back old-fashioned doctor visits, combining modern medicine and technology with personalized care tailored to each patient by a dedicated care team.
Education:
I earned my medical degree from the Uniformed Services University (USU) at Bethesda, MD, the only military medical school in the United States. I completed my internship and residency at Internal Medicine at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center, Bethesda, MD. I have been an Associate Professor at USU since 2017. I became a Fellow of the American College of Physicians in 2020.
Staff Positions:
After completing my residency, I stayed at Walter Reed as a staff attending physician, where I worked in the Army Wounded Warrior Clinic. The US was still involved in the Afghanistan war at the time, so we were still receiving casualties and amputees from there. I helped them transition from the battlefield and find the best quality of life while dealing with their medical issues. Additionally, during that time, I worked as a Hospitalist at Inova Fairfax Hospital on weekends. After living in Bethesda, we moved to Camp Lejeune, where I was the Chief Hospitalist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune. I successfully transitioned the inpatient medical service to provide outstanding medical care after the hospital became a Level 3 Trauma Center. After my time at Lejeune, we moved to Yokosuka, Japan. I was the Associate Director of Medical Services, overseeing more than 130 staff members who worked in the Primary Care Clinics, Medical Specialty Clinics, and Emergency Department. During my tenure, the culture, patient safety, and patient experience truly thrived, as evidenced by the patient satisfaction scores. I enjoyed my time in the Navy, and these experiences have enabled me to provide the best care for my patients.
Awards:
- Meritorious Service Medal 2025
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 2022
- Joint Service Commendation Medal 2019
- Joint Service Achievement Medal 2017, 2018
- Walter Reed National Military Medical Center Faculty Teacher of the Year 2019
- James J Leonard Award for Excellence in Teaching Internal Medicine 2018
Hi! I'm Dr. Samantha Mikals
My vision is to be there for my patients. I will accept a more limited group of patients in order to get to know each of you and your families on a more personal level. I would be happy to answer texts and messages anytime about all types of ear, nose, and throat concerns. Think of me like your new doctor best friend!
Education:
I earned my medical degree from the Uniformed Services University (USU) in Bethesda, MD, as a student in the US Air Force. I transferred to the US Navy after marrying Dr. Kyle Mikals. I completed Otolaryngology internship at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Bethesda, MD, followed by a General Medical Officer tour at the Washington Navy Yard in DC. I completed my Otolaryngology residency at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in 2019. I have been an Associate Professor at USU since 2019.
Staff Positions:
After completing my residency, I served as an attending Otolaryngologist at Naval Medical Center Camp Lejeune, the only trauma center in the US Navy. While at Camp Lejeune, we welcomed our daughter and our son. Shortly after the birth of our son, we moved to Yokosuka, Japan, where I served as an attending Otolaryngologist, as well as the Department Head of Otolaryngology and the Academic Program Director for the Japanese Post-Graduate Fellowship Program.
Awards:
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal 2025
- Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal 2022