Founder & Medical Director

Samuel Ko, MD, FACEP, FAAEM

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Dr. Samuel Ko is a Board Certified Emergency Physician and medical director of Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs, California. He is a Fellow of the American College of Emergency Physicians (FACEP), Fellow of the American Academy of Emergency Medicine (FAAEM), and expert faculty member for the American Society of Ketamine Physicians, Psychotherapists, & Practitioners (ASKP3).

Dr. Ko received a Bachelor of Science from Seattle University and went on to graduate from the joint MD/MBA program from the University of Rochester in New York. The University of Rochester School of Medicine & Dentistry is where the biopsychosocial model of medicine was founded. He completed his emergency residency training at Loma Linda University Medical Center, where the mission is “To Make Man Whole.”  This means Dr. Ko takes a holistic approach at Reset Ketamine, including the biology, psychology, sociology, and spirituality of our patients.

Using his unique training, Dr. Ko is committed to improving the lives of patients. In addition to his medical practice, Dr. Ko is Co-Creator of an online course - Ketamine StartUp - and teaches other physicians the intricacies of ketamine infusion therapy. During his free time, he practices yoga, meditation, reads voraciously, and relaxes with his amazing wife, daughter, and four-legged son.

 

CREATIVE Director

Kimberly Chan Ko, MD, DipACLM

Kimberly Chan, M.D. is a board-certified ophthalmologist and diplomate of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine. She is the creative director of Reset Ketamine in Palm Springs, CA and is responsible for branding & managing all social media accounts for our clinic.

She is a graduate of Pacific Union College with a B.S. in Business Administration. She obtained her medical education at Loma Linda University where she also completed her ophthalmology residency. She has been trained in coaching by Co-Active Coaching Institute. She is passionate about professional development, and how patient care begins with personal healing and growth in physicians.

In addition, she is co-founder of Ketamine StartUp, an online course teaching physicians how to open their own ketamine infusion clinic. During her free time, she enjoys traveling, reading, and being a mom to her daughter and four legged son, Buddy.

 

MEDICAL ASSISTANTS

From Left to Right: Nia (Lead MA/CNA), Matthew, & Annik

Our medical assistants are a crucial part of Reset Ketamine. They are carefully selected by Dr. Ko after an extensive application process for their kindness, integrity, and empathic mindset. You can rest assured knowing that all of our medical assistants are BLS and ACLS certified to support the safest environment for ketamine infusion therapy.


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