Assistant Professor of Clinical Family Medicine
University of Illinois, Illinois
As a board certified Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine physician, I have dedicated my career to improving health outcomes for vulnerable populations, with a specific focus on Opioid Use Disorder, given the devastating impact this illness has had on the community I serve. After graduating from residency, I practiced in an FQHC in Washington, DC as a National Health Service Corps Scholar, obtained by DATA 2000 X-waiver, and began treating Substance Use Disorders in my clinic as well as several clinics in homeless shelters, including a women’s respite program. When I came back to UIC as faculty, I was able to develop my interests in research and program development through work in numerous projects expanding access to treatment for SUD in some of the most under-resourced areas of Chicago.
Through my role as co-director of the Mile Square Health Center/Family Guidance Opioid Treatment Program (OTP) and director of Stonybrook Center OTP, I am experienced in methadone maintenance treatment, in both the understanding of the medical management and state and federal regulations. My clinical and research focus is in reducing barriers to SUD access, particularly to methadone treatment, in under resourced communities. This work would not be possible without the expertise and support of our experienced team of physicians and researchers at MSHC and UIHealth, who are dedicated to fighting health inequities through the application of evidence based medicine and the creation of strong, sustainable community programs.
Saturday, April 15, 2023
3:45 PM – 5:00 PM