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.
| 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 |
| 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 |
Years In Practice: 36 (started in 1989)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Sams specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Functional Medicine
More info: The office accepts cash and credit cards.
Offers Financing/Payment Plans?: Yes
Bills on a Sliding Scale?: Unknown
We accept PPO insurance plans, Work Comp, Medicare, Medi-Medi, Blue Cross and Blue Shield.
