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 |
|---|---|---|
| Internship - Long Beach VA Hospital | Medical Psychology | Not Specified |
| Continuing Medical Education (CME) - Alliant University | Clinical Psychopharmacology | 2010 |
| 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 |
Timothy L. Sams, PHD has not yet indicated the hospitals that he is affiliated with.
Years In Practice: 36 (started in 1989)
Accepts New Patients: Yes
Sams specializes in treating the following types of patients:
Medical Philosophy: Functional Medicine
