our story

Addiction is a disease that has destroyed much in our local communities and society. It was with a heavy heart that I made the decision to transition out of primary care. But after spending more than a decade treating addictive disorders as a primary care physician and in the Emergency Department, I came to understand that the disease of addiction is more complex than had initially been thought.

The complexity of the disease, along with the devastation it was creating in our communities and families, lead me down a different career path. I truly enjoyed improving the lives of my patients with addiction and seeing the positive changes for people in recovery. It was because of that realization, and a burning desire to expand recovery, that I decided to devote my career solely to the field of Addiction Medicine.

our mission

Recovery Relief Center-Alcoa has a mission to transform addiction treatment by refocusing on the individual for their unique needs and permitting adequate time to accomplish that goal. Time is the crucial element that is lacking in modern medicine....we are changing that.

Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) is for adults, age 18 years or older, who have a primary addiction to opioids (pain pills or heroin).  During the initial assessment process, the patient answers questions that will help the physician-led treatment team determine the best custom plan for the individual. 

All patient records are strictly confidential, therefore, it is highly recommended that the patient be completely honest so that the treatment plan is developed for long term success.   A steady state of medication will be achieved and maintained with continuous feedback from the patient on withdrawal symptoms.  With a safe optimal level of medication, the person is able to remain physically comfortable without experiencing the euphoria or sedation associated with painkillers or heroin, thereby remaining engaged in the full recovery program.  

Patients are encouraged to attend groups and counseling to address current situations, heal past issues and establish goals for further improvement in all areas of their lives.  The maintenance phase helps patients continue to make strong progress with work, relationships, and social obligations while maintaining a steady state of well being. 

We are welcoming patients to our new office at 269 Cusick Road Suite A, Alcoa, TN.  

We offer affordable self-pay fees for patients not utilizing health insurance.  

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