Addiction Medicine Specialist
Dr. Lee Tannenbaum is an accomplished physician who specializes in optimizing healthcare services to support patients struggling with addiction. To achieve this goal, he specializes in developing medical programs, creating policies, and managing clinical operations for methadone and buprenorphine-based treatment centers. He has spent his career promoting healthcare accessibility, championing EMR implementation, and leading healthcare professionals to ensure delivery of proper care.
Throughout his career, Lee has successfully supported patients by overhauling business operations, advising the Board of Physician Quality Assurance (BPQA) in the state of Maryland to improve patient care delivery, and delivering keynote speeches to inform numerous professional groups on effective practices for managing addictions. Additionally, he delivers personalized medication treatments in a private practice setting to support patients battling opioid dependence and alcohol abuse.
In his current position as Senior Medical Director at ARS Treatment Centers, he plays a critical leadership role in overseeing clinical operations for a staff of mid-level healthcare providers and nurses. He promotes optimal treatment services by training, mentoring, and leading the medical staff. During the COVID epidemic, Dr. Tannenbaum managed critical incidents, spearheaded necessary policy modifications, and ensured the availability of high-quality treatments during the peak of the crisis. He focused on identifying best practices and removing barriers to treatment, which led to organizational success.
He holds a Medical Degree (MD) with Cum Laude honors from the University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. He also has a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Chemical Engineering & Biomedical Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University. During his time with Forbes Family Practice Residency, he became Chief Resident.
Dr. Tannenbaum additionally presents Board Certification in Addiction Medicine from the American Board of Preventative Medicine in addition to Board Certification in Family Practice. He is a member of AOA, the medical honor society, and he is licensed to practice in the states of Maryland, Virginia, Delaware, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania.