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Emily Hurstak, MD, Internal Medicine, Boston, MA

EmilyHurstakMD

Internal Medicine Boston, MA

Addiction Medicine

Assistant Professor Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine

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  • Office

    801 Massachusetts Ave
    Boston, MA 02118
    Phone+1 617-414-5951

Summary

  • Emily Hurstak, MD, MPH, is a board-certified primary care physician and addiction medicine specialist at Boston Medical Center (BMC) and an assistant professor at Boston University Chobanian & Avedisian School of Medicine. Dr. Hurstak is also the medical director for the Grayken Center for Addiction Training and Technical Assistance's SUD Care Continuum ECHO. After receiving her medical degree, Dr. Hurstak completed an internal medicine residency and a primary care research fellowship at the University of California San Francisco. Her work and research focus on improving the understanding and care of patients with co-morbid substance use disorders and chronic pain, as well as health literacy and health communication. She is also trained in medical acupuncture.

Education & Training

  • University of California San Francisco School of Medicine
    University of California San Francisco School of MedicineFellowship, 2014 - 2016
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Chief Residency, Internal Medicine, 2013 - 2014
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Residency, Internal Medicine, 2011 - 2013
  • University of California (San Francisco)
    University of California (San Francisco)Internship, Internal Medicine, 2010 - 2011
  • Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons
    Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and SurgeonsClass of 2010

Certifications & Licensure

  • MA State Medical License
    MA State Medical License 2020 - 2025
  • CA State Medical License
    CA State Medical License 2012 - 2023
  • American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
  • American Board of Preventive Medicine Addiction Medicine
  • American Board of Addiction MedicineAmerican Board of Addiction Medicine Certified

Publications & Presentations

PubMed

Press Mentions

  • Peer Support, Healing Hands May Curb Prescription Opioid Misuse
    Peer Support, Healing Hands May Curb Prescription Opioid MisuseFebruary 20th, 2019

Other Languages

  • Spanish