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Specialties
Substance use disorder, opioid use disorders
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Departments
My Contact Information
- 617.414.6655
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Primary Location
801 Massachusetts Ave
7th Floor
Boston, MA 02119
More About Me
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Administrative Title
Associate Professor of Medicine and Pediatrics and Faculty, Clinical Addiction Research and Education Unit, Boston University Chobanian and Avedisian School of Medicine -
Residency
Internal Medicine and Pediatrics, Alpert Medical School at Brown University -
Fellowship
Addiction Medicine, Boston University Medical Center -
Board Certifications
Addiction Medicine, American Board of Preventive Medicine, Pediatrics, American Board of Pediatrics, Internal Medicine, American Board of Internal Medicine -
Special Interests
Substance use disorder, opioid use disorders
Affiliations
Boston University is a leading private research institution with two primary campuses in the heart of Boston and programs around the world.
As the principal teaching affiliate of Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine, Boston Medical Center is devoted to training future generations of healthcare professionals. Learn more about Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine.
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