Biography
Dr. Timothy L. Sams is a Board Certified Psychologist and Pain Medicine Manager serving the Palm Desert area for more than 20 years. Dr. Sams is experienced in Rehabilitation Psychology, Behavioral Medicine and Pain Coping Assessment. He is a professional member of the American Academy of Pain Management, the American Academy of Pain Medicine and the North American Neuromodulation Society.
Summary
Provider Training
| University | Degree | Focus | Graduated |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Michigan | Bachelors Degree | B.A. Psychology | 1980 |
| Michigan State University | Doctorate | Ph.D. Psychology | 1989 |
| Institution | Focus | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Alliant University | Clinical Psychopharmacology | 2010 |
| Internship - Long Beach VA Hospital | Medical Psychology | Not Specified |
Experience & Accolades
| Role | Organization | Time |
|---|---|---|
| Board Certified | American College of Forensic Examiners | Present |
| Board Certified | American College of Forensic Medicine | Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Pain Management | Present |
| Professional Member | American Academy of Pain Medicine | Present |
| Professional Member | North American Neuromodulation Society | Present |
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Specialties
Languages Spoken
English, SpanishMedical Specialties
- Psychologist - Sub-Specialty: Behavioral and Cognitive Psychology
Years In Practice: 37 (started in 1989)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Sams specializes in treating the following types of patients:
- Adults
Medical Philosophy: Functional Medicine
Payment Options
Payment DetailsReviews
Number of Reviews: 0
Most Recent Review: None
Office & Staff Evaluation Not rated
Locations
Affiliated Practices
Pace Inc.
77564 Country Club Dr. Suite 207Palm Desert, CA 92211
Practice Colleagues
Fay Enshaian, MD - Psychologist
Procedures & Services
Procedures & Treatments Offered
- 3 Session Clear Class
- Behavioral Medicine
- Biofeedback/neuromuscular Re-education/autonomic Quieting Training
- Individual Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
- Intrathecal Pump (itp) Assessment
- Pain Coping Assessment
- Pain Medicine
- Psychology
- Rehabilitation Psychology
- Social Security Disability (ssd) Assessment
- Spinal Cord Stimulator (scs) Clearance
- Spinal Surgery Clearance
Commonly Prescribed Medications
- As needed
Billing Policies & Payment Options
Timothy L. Sams, PHD accepts the following payment methods:- Discover
- American Express
- Mastercard
- Visa
- Cash
More info: The office accepts cash and credit cards.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
Accepted Insurance
Accepted Insurance
We accept PPO insurance plans, Work Comp, Medicare, Medi-Medi, Blue Cross and Blue Shield.