Dr Anthony Sams

Dr Anthony Sams is a psychiatrist specializing in Addiction Psychiatry with over 20 years of professional experience. He completed his undergraduate medical training at the University of Newcastle in New South Wales and received his specialist training in Psychiatry in Sydney.

Dr Sams has worked in both public and private mental health sectors, providing care to patients in need of inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Staff Specialist Psychiatrist in Addiction Medicine at Royal North Shore Hospital in NSW.

In addition to his psychiatric qualification, Dr Sams has been awarded fellowship in the Australasian Chapter of Addiction Medicine by the Royal Australasian College of Physicians. For a decade, he served as the Medical Director of the Drug and Alcohol Programs at Ramsay Clinic Northside and Ramsay Clinic Wentworthville.

Dr Sams has a special interest in treating comorbid Anxiety Disorders with Addictions and utilizes medication treatments for Alcohol Use Disorders. His treatment services include inpatient detoxification and rehabilitation, as well as assessment and referral for further treatment of psychiatric comorbid conditions. He also provides advice on suitable anti-craving medication and group therapy for hospitalised patients. Additionally, Dr Sams offers outpatient group therapy services for patients maintaining recovery from addiction at Ramsay Clinic Northside.

With his expertise in Addiction Psychiatry and commitment to high-quality care, Dr Anthony Sams strives to make positive changes in the lives of his patients.