Dr. Sammy Khader

MD

Affiliate Psychiatrist

Dr. Sammy is a psychiatrist who believes mental healthcare should feel a lot more human. He specializes in ADHD, anxiety, and depression, with an approach centered on something that can be surprisingly hard to find in mental healthcare today: taking the time to truly listen.

After seeing too many people frustrated by long wait times, rushed appointments, and one-size-fits-all treatment, Dr. Sammy knew there had to be a better way. His sessions are thoughtful, unhurried, and collaborative, with a focus on understanding the whole person—not simply checking symptoms off a list or reaching for a quick prescription.

Accessibility is also an important part of Dr. Sammy’s approach to care. Patients have direct access to Dr. Sammy through a secure patient portal—without having to call an office, leave a message with a nurse, or send emails that get passed from person to person. When you have a question or concern between appointments, you can message Dr. Sammy directly. It’s a simpler, more personal way to stay connected to your psychiatrist and your care.

He takes the time to understand each patient’s experiences, challenges, goals, and what they hope to get out of treatment. From there, he works together with patients to develop an individualized treatment plan that feels practical, evidence-based, and tailored to their lives.

Dr. Sammy brings together modern psychiatric care, genuine curiosity, accessibility, and a warm, down-to-earth approach. His goal is simple: to create a space where people feel heard, understood, and supported—and where getting in touch with your psychiatrist doesn’t have to feel complicated.

Dr. Khader’s Expertise

Experience

  • Medical Director of Inpatient & Outpatient Psychiatry, CGH Medical Center, Sterling, IL
  • Founder, Medical Director & Psychiatrist, Cater Psychiatry, Saint Charles, IL
  • Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Fellowship Training, Tower Health / Drexel University College of Medicine — Completed one year of fellowship training
  • Psychiatry Residency, Cooper University Health Care, Camden, NJ
     

Credentials

  • Doctor of Medicine (MD)
  • Licensed Psychiatrist
  • Additional Training in Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
  • Licensed Physician in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Texas, Pennsylvania & New Jersey
  • Clinical and Executive Leadership Experience in Inpatient & Outpatient Psychiatry
  • Founder & Medical Director, Cater Psychiatry