Areas of Expertise
Epidemiology and public health
I have experience designing and participating in epidemiological and clinical research studies. I have served as a resource to public health and regulatory authorities including the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the United States Environmental Protection Agency.
I have extensive experience teaching, publishing, and communicating about public health issues including exposure assessment, risk assessment, and evidence-based interpretation of epidemiological studies.
Medical toxicology
My training and experience includes the prevention and management of pharmaceutical overdoses, and the assessment of adverse effects or interactions from pharmaceuticals and dietary supplements.
I also have extensive training and experience in the health effects of naturally occurring toxins and hazardous industrial chemicals. I provide assistance and expertise in the interpretation of environmental and clinical laboratory testing in cases of suspected exposure, including postmortem analysis.
Addiction medicine
My training and experience includes the diagnosis, treatment, and prevention of substance use disorders involving alcohol, tobacco, opioids (fentanyl, oxycodone, Dilaudid), opiates (heroin), stimulants (cocaine, methamphetamine, amphetamine), sedatives (benzodiazepines, Ambien), and newer designer drugs.
I maintain an active clinical practice in addiction medicine, and provide medication assisted treatment and counseling services to patients with opioid dependence and other substance use disorders. I also provide substance abuse evaluations for physicians, nurses, and other licensed health care professionals.