DDS, Certified, American Board of Pediatric Dentistry
Dr. Sam grew up in Michigan and spent most of his youth in the suburbs of Detroit. He attended Kalamazoo College for his undergraduate studies and eventually found his way to Chicago for dental school. During his 4 years in training at the Northwestern University Dental School, Dr. Sam fell in love with the Windy City. Although his pediatric residency required him to move to Ohio to continue his training at the Cincinnati Children's Hospital Medical Center, upon completion, Dr. Sam came right back to where his dental journey started. He joined his current practice in 2002 and immediately felt at home.
Since his return to Chicago, Dr. Sam has had wonderful opportunities to work with children in settings outside of the office. Through Lakeview Church, Dr. Sam was able to practice dentistry overseas in Belize (2002) and Nicaragua (2004 and 2005), helping the poor and underprivileged with their critical dental needs. He also volunteered time at the Lawndale Christian Health Center to serve the dental needs of the children in the surrounding communities. In addition, Dr. Sam enjoys working as an associate clinical professor in the pediatric dental department at the University of Illinois at Chicago.
Dr. Sam is happily married and enjoys spending time with his wife, Karen, son, Christian and daughters, Karis and Grace. He is also a dedicated sports fan—though he loves Chicago, he cannot give up his loyalty to his beloved Detroit sports teams. Dr. Sam also enjoys playing volleyball and basketball, eating Indian food, and watching sports on television.