
Topaz Sampson MD (She/Her)
Forensic Psychiatry
Staff Psychiatrist at The Menninger Clinic | Assistant Professor of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences at Baylor College of Medicine
Join to View Full Profile
12301 Main StreetHouston, TX 77035
Dr. Sampson is on Doximity
As a Doximity member you'll join over two million verified healthcare professionals in a private, secure network.
- Gain access to free telehealth tools, such as our “call shielding” and one-way patient texting.
- Connect with colleagues in the same hospital or clinic.
- Read the latest clinical news, personalized to your specialty.
Summary
- Topaz Sampson-Mills, MD is double boarded in adult and forensic psychiatry. She is an Assistant Professor of Psychiatry at Baylor College of Medicine and Staff Psychiatrist at The Menninger Clinic.
After receiving a Bachelor of Science in Environmental Science from Spelman College, Dr. Sampson-Mills earned her medical degree from Wright State University Boonshoft School of Medicine. She completed residency at the Menninger Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences, where she also served as Chief Resident. Her forensic psychiatry fellowship was completed at the State University of New York (SUNY) Upstate Medical University. While in fellowship, Dr. Sampson-Mills testified as an expert witness.
Dr. Sampson-Mills has several organizational leadership experiences including but not limited to serving as Secretary of the Black Psychiatrists' of America, Inc. and National President of the Student National Medical Association. In January 2023, Dr. Sampson-Mills will begin her term on the Wright State University Alumni Association Board of Directors.
Her professional interests include forensic psychiatry, medical education and community mental health. Dr. Sampson-Mills embraces her personal mission of serving the underserved in her work.
Education & Training
SUNY Upstate Medical UniversityFellowship, Forensic Psychiatry, 2019 - 2020
Baylor College of MedicineChief Residency, Psychiatry, 2018 - 2019
Baylor College of MedicineResidency, Psychiatry, 2015 - 2019
Wright State University Boonshoft School of MedicineClass of 2015
Certifications & Licensure
CA State Medical License 2024 - 2026
TX State Medical License 2022 - 2025
NY State Medical License 2019 - 2024
VA State Medical License 2021 - 2024
WA State Medical License 2020 - 2023
PA State Medical License 2020 - 2022
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Forensic Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Eugen Kahn Award for Excellence Baylor College of Medicine, 2018-2019
- Distinguished Jeanne Spurlock, M.D. Memorial Award for Outstanding Psychiatric Resident Black Psychiatrists of America, Inc., 2018
- Gold Humanism Honor Society Baylor College of Medicine, 2017
Publications & Presentations
Journal Articles
- Management of Suicidal Adolescents Presenting to the Emergency DepartmentNizete-Ly Valles, Dana Billups, Toi Blakley, Adolescent Psychiatry, 2019
Professional Memberships
- Member
- Member
- Black Psychiatrists of America, Inc.Secretary
Viewing the full profile is available to verified healthcare professionals only.
Find your profile and take control of your online presence:









