Michael John Baron MD MPH

Addiction, Pain Medicine

Medical Director - Tennessee Medical Foundation - Physician Health Program President- Federation of State Physcian Health Programs President - Federation of State Physician Health Programs

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5141 Virginia Way, Suite 101Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone+1 615-467-6411
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Summary

Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology. Appointed to The Board of Medical Examiners for the State of Tennessee 2010-2017. Medical Director for the Tennessee Medical Foundation- Physician Health Program, since 2017. President: Federation of State Physcian Health Programs

Education & Training

Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 2000 - 2003
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Anesthesiology, 1987 - 1990
Tulane UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
Tulane UniversityMPH, 1982 - 1986
Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Emory College of Emory UniversityB.A., Chemistry, 1979 - 1981
Oxford College of Emory UniversityAA, 1977 - 1979

Certifications & Licensure

TN State Medical License 1991 - 2027
LA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
MO State Medical License 1987 - 2026
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry

Awards, Honors, & Recognition

Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2021
Top Physician Consumers' Research Council of America, 2006
The Marc H. Hollender, M.D. Award Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, 2002
Resident's Choice Award University of Tennessee, 1993
Fellow (FASAM) American Society of Addiction Medicine
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Publications & Presentations

PubMed

78 citations
Significant pain reduction in chronic pain patients after detoxification from high-dose opioids
Mph Michael J. Baron, Paul W. McDonald
Journal of Opioid Management. 2006-09-01

Journal Articles

Significant Pain Reduction in Chronic Pain Patients After Detoxification From High-Dose Opioids
Baron, M.J., McDonald, P.W., Journal of Opioid Management, 1/1/2006
The Safety of Epidurals Placed During General Anesthesia: Editorial
Baron, M.J., et al, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 1/1/1998
Latex Allergy Analphylaxis in a Spina Bifida Patient with a Pressure Ulcer
Smoot, E.C., Baron, M.J., Advances in Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing, 1/1/1995
The APL Valve as a pressure-Cycle Ventilator During Cardiopulmonary Bypass for Correction of Congenital Heart Disease
Baron, M.J., Ragon, J., International Anesthesia Research Society. Letter to the Editor, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1994
A survey of NPO Guidelines at North American Children's Hospitals
Baron, M.J., Watson, S.P., Paidipalli, B.R., International Anesthesia Research Society, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1993
Is the Pediatric Hematocrit Determination Necessary?
Baron, M.J., Gunter, J.B., White, P.F, Southern Medical Journal, 1/1/1992
Is the Hematocrit needed prior to outpatient pediatric surgery?
Baron, M.J., Gunter, J.B., White, P.F., International Anesthesia Research Society, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1991
Epidural PCA: Effect of a continuous (Basal) infusion on the postoperative opioid requirement
Parker, R.K., Baron, M.J., Helfer, D.L., Berberich, N., White, P.F., International Anesthesia Research Society, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1990
Use of epidural PCA for postoperative pain management; Effect of local anesthetic on the opioid requirement
Parker, R.K., Baron, M.J., Helfer, D.L., Berberich, N., White, P.F., International Anesthesia Research Society, Anesth Analg, 1/1/1990
Spontaneous reconstruction of the mammalian intestinal tract following complete transection
Dumont, A.E., Martelli, A.B., Lliescu, H., Baron, M.J, Proceedings of the society for Experimental Biology and Medicine, 1/1/1980
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Press Mentions

When Will Physicians Feel Safe Seeking Mental Health Care?February 24th, 2025
In Defense of State Physician Health Programs’ Work with Medical StudentsDecember 21st, 2024
Federation of State Physician Health ProgramsMay 15th, 2024