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Brian Karsif, MD, Preventive Medicine, Waterbury, CT

Brian D. Karsif MD

Public Health & General Preventive Medicine, Addiction Medicine


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  • 50 Brookside RoadWaterbury, CT 06708

  • Phone+1 203-568-7474

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Summary

  • - Empathetic and patient-centric Attending Physician with 20+ years of experience in direct patient care, first in OB/GYN, now in Addiction Medicine
    - Experience in managing all aspects of a residential substance abuse treatment center (RTC), detox and rehab
    - Experienced in overseeing and training nursing professionals and Advanced Practice Providers (APPs)
    - Expertise in working with facility policies & procedures, controlled medication security and administration and electronic medical record systems to ensure facility compliance with oversight and licensing agencies
    - Experience with managing hiring and firing processes
    - Authorized to work in the US for any employer

Education & Training

  • Retreat Behavioral Health
    Retreat Behavioral HealthTime in Practice Training, Addiction Medicine , 2020 - 2022
  • Griffin Hospital
    Griffin HospitalResidency, Public Health and General Preventive Medicine, 2001 - 2002
  • Columbia University in the City of New York
    Columbia University in the City of New YorkMPH, Population and Family Health, 1999 - 2002
  • Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia Hospital
    Jefferson Health Medical Education/Jefferson Einstein Philadelphia HospitalResidency, Obstetrics and Gynecology, 1982 - 1986
  • Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University
    Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1982

Certifications & Licensure

  • CT State Medical License
    CT State Medical License 1986 - 2026
  • PA State Medical License
    PA State Medical License 1983 - 1990
  • Obstetrics & Gynecology
    American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology Obstetrics & Gynecology
  • Addiction Medicine
    American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

  • Fellowship (FASAM) American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2024
  • Fellow (FACOG) American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists

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