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Samuel Ko, MD, Emergency Medicine, Palm Springs, CA

Samuel Hongki Ko MD MBA

Emergency Medicine•Palm Springs, CA

Founder, Reset Ketamine

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  • 1100 N Palm Canyon Dr, Suite 112BPalm Springs, CA 92262

  • Phone+1 760-422-5578

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Summary

  • Dr. Samuel Ko is an Emergency Medicine physician based in Palm Springs, CA. He earned his MD from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry in 2008, paired with an MBA from the Simon Graduate School of Business. His undergraduate degree was a BS in Pre-Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, from Seattle University. Dr. Ko completed his Emergency Medicine internship and residency at Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium. He currently serves as the Medical Director at Reset Ketamine and was previously an Assistant Professor of Emergency Medicine at Loma Linda University Medical Center. He also worked as an attending physician at Eisenhower Health. He has expertise in stellate ganglion block, sphenopalatine blocks, and ketamine therapy, and has numerous publications focused on ketamine therapy and its implications in mental health. Dr. Ko has received several honors, including the Nurses' Award and Director's Award from Loma Linda Emergency Medicine Residency, an EMREF Research Grant, and Eric C. Vance Fellowship.

    • Reset Ketamine: First Ketamine Infusion Clinic in Palm Springs, CA

    Our mission is to treat Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, Obsessive Compulsive Disorder, Chronic Pain using ketamine infusions.

Clinical Expertise

  • Stellate ganglion block, Sphenopalatine blocks, Ketamine Therapy

Education & Training

  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumResidency, Emergency Medicine, 2008 - 2011
  • Loma Linda University Health Education Consortium
    Loma Linda University Health Education ConsortiumInternship, Emergency Medicine, 2008 - 2009
  • Simon Graduate School of Business, University of Rochester
    Simon Graduate School of Business, University of RochesterMaster of Business Administration (MBA), International Business, Beta Gamma Sigma, 2006 - 2008
  • University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry
    University of Rochester School of Medicine and DentistryClass of 2008, Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Seattle University
    Seattle UniversityBachelor of Science (BS), Pre-Medicine, Magna Cum Laude, 1999 - 2003

Certifications & Licensure

  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2009 - 2027
  • Emergency Medicine
    American Board of Emergency Medicine Emergency Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Nurses' Award Loma Linda Emergency Medicine Residency, 2010
  • Director's Award for Outstanding Administrative Performance Loma Linda Emergency Medicine Residency, 2009
  • EMREF Research Grant Cardiac index Using Standard Transthoracic Echo (CaUSE) in ED, 2011

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Journal Articles

  • Top 10 Must Have iPhone Apps for Emergency Physicians.  
    Ko S, CAL/ACEP Lifeline
  • Have You Considered the Advocacy Fellowship?  
    Ko S., Foley, M, CAL/ACEP Lifeline
  • Finding Happiness in the Emergency Department.  
    Ko S, CAL/ACEP Lifeline

Books/Book Chapters

  • 50 Unconventional Clinical Careers for Physicians: Unique Ways to Use Your Medical Degree Without Leaving Patient Care 
    Chapter: Careers at the intersection of clinical medicine and innovation 
    H. Samuel Ko, MD, MBAEditors: Sylvie Stacy, MD, MPH.American Association for Physician Leadership, Inc., Washington, DC2024

Lectures

  • Stellate Ganglion Block (SGB) As an Adjunct to Ketamine Therapy 
    American Society of Ketamine Physicians - Austin, TX - 1/24/2025
  • Opening A Ketamine Clinic: An Unconventional Path for Emergency Physicians 
    ACEP Scientific Assembly 2024 - Las Vegas, NV - 10/1/2024
  • Exploring Ketamine IV Infusions: A Novel Approach for Depression, PTSD, Anxiety, and Chronic Pain 
    Betty Ford Medical Center - Rancho Mirage, CA - 9/26/2024

Other

Authored Content

  • ​Starting a Ketamine Clinic: Another Option for EPsJanuary 2022
  • My Journal Opening A Ketamine ClinicFebruary 2021
  • Are Ketamine Infusions Addictive?May 2020

Press Mentions

  • Ketamine Therapy: A New Path Through Darkness for Anxiety, PTSD
    Ketamine Therapy: A New Path Through Darkness for Anxiety, PTSDJuly 17th, 2025
  • Are Patients Accidentally Tripping on Ketamine in the ER?
    Are Patients Accidentally Tripping on Ketamine in the ER?April 25th, 2025
  • Why I Quit Emergency Medicine To Start My Own Ketamine Clinic
    Why I Quit Emergency Medicine To Start My Own Ketamine ClinicApril 10th, 2025

Committees

  • Member, Peer Review Committee - San Gorgonio Memorial Hospital 2016 - 2016
  • Member, Utilization Review Committee - Parkview Community Hospital 2014 - 2016
  • Member, AAEM Social Media Committee 2012 - 2016

Professional Memberships

External Links

  • Websitehttp://www.SamkoMD.com
  • Facebookhttp://www.facebook.com/resetketamine
  • Instagramhttp://www.instagram.com/resetketamine

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