DR. LEVY
QUALIFIED AND DEDICATED
In 1995, Michael S. Levy, D.O. came to Nevada and established the only medical practice specializing in Addiction Medicine. Dr. Levy incorporated the Center for Addiction Medicine in 1998 in order to provide a full range of medical and therapeutic services to patients served. Dr. Levy operates the only private medical practice dedicated to the field of Addiction Medicine in Southern Nevada. He is professionally certified by the American Society of Addiction Medicine and Board Certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
In 1995 established the only private medical practice specializing in Addiction Medicine in Southern Nevada. In 1998 the Center for Addiction Medicine was incorporated in order to provide a full range of medical and therapeutic services to patients served, including outpatient detoxification and intensive outpatient treatment programs for adolescents and adults.
EDUCATION
1975 – 1979 West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine
Doctor of Osteopathy
1972 – 1974 West Virginia University
Bachelor of Arts, Biology
1968 – 1972 United States Navy
2nd Class Petty Officer, Hospital Corpsman
Surgical Technician, Eye, Ear, Nose and Throat
1965 – 1967 West Virginia University
POSTDOCTORAL TRAINING
DIPLOMATE
1980 Diplomate of the National Board of Examiners of Osteopathic
Physicians and Surgeons
INTERNSHIP
July 1979 – June 1980 Phoenix General Hospital, Phoenix, Arizona
LICENSURE/CERTIFICATIONS
2009 Board Certified Addiction Medicine
American Board of Addiction Medicine
2006 Re-Certified by Examination American Society of Addiction Medicine
1998 Fellow, American Society of Addiction Medicine
1996 Re-Certified by Examination American Society of Addiction Medicine
1995 Board Certified Family Practice
American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians
American Osteopathic Association
1994 State of Nevada (#725)
1987 Treatment of Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies
American Medical Society for the Treatment of Alcoholism and
Other Drug Dependencies (Now, American Society of Addiction Medicine
1984 Treatment of Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies
California Society for Treatment of Alcoholism and Other Drug Dependencies
1980 State of Arizona (#1721)
ADMINISTRATIVE POSITIONS
June 2000 – Current Founding Medical Director
Center for Addiction Medicine
4445 So Jones Blvd Ste 3
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
September 2000 – December 2001 Founding Medical Director
Fountain Ridge
3351 North Buffalo Drive
Las Vegas, Nevada 89128
January 1995 – February 2000 Clinical Director
Chemical Dependency Programs
Adult and Adolescent
Montevista Hospital
5900 West Rochelle Avenue
Las Vegas, Nevada 89103
January 1993 – December 1994 Clinical Director
Local Addiction Recovery Center
3101 East Watkins
Phoenix, Arizona 85034
May 1990 – December 1992 Clinical Director
Addiction Medicine / Dual Diagnosis Program
Northbrooke Hospital
4600 West Schroeder
Brown Deer, Wisconsin 53223
March 1989 – December 1990 Associate Medical Director
Elmbrook Memorial Hospital
1933 West North Avenue
Brookfield, Wisconsin 53005
February 1982 – February 1988 Private Practice
Family Medicine / Treatment of Alcoholism
and Other Drug Dependencies
Phoenix, Arizona
1983 – 1988 Medical Director
The Recovery Center
Phoenix General Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
1981 – 1983 Associate Medical Director
The Recovery Center
Phoenix General Hospital and Medical Center
Phoenix, Arizona
PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS
Past President Nevada Chapter of American Society of Addiction Medicine
Member Southern Panel of Moral Character and Fitness Committee Appointed
By Board of Governors of the State Bar of Nevada
Adjunct Assistant Clinical Professor Addiction Medicine, Touro University
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Osteopathic Association
American Society of Addiction Medicine, California Chapter
American Society of Addiction Medicine, Nevada Chapter
American Osteopathic Academy of Addiction Medicine
Clark County Medical Society
Nevada Osteopathic Medical Association
Nevada State Medical Association
AWARDS
2010 Healthcare Hero Award by Nevada Business Magazine/Anthem Blue Cross
PUBLICATIONS
“Clinical Management of Patients Treated with Naltrexone Hydrochloride (REVIA) for Alcohol Dependency” (201-M-441) 1998
WEB SITE
www.addictionhelp.com
www.addictionmedicine.com