Professor
Columbia University VP&S
Dr. Adam Bisaga is a Professor of Clinical Psychiatry at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and a Research Scientist at New York State Psychiatric Institute. His NIDA-funded research is focused on development and implementation of new medications and treatment protocols to treat opioid and other substance use disorders. Dr. Bisaga authored more than 100 of peer-reviewed articles, several book chapters, and a book “Overcoming Opioid Addiction“ written for professional and lay audiences. In his commitment to medical education Dr. Bisaga serves as co-director of the SAMHSA-supported “Providers’ Clinical Support System (PCSS)” a national initiative that fosters training of providers and the implementation of effective treatments for opioid use disorder and pain management. His expertise is recognized globally, he is a member of UN Office of Drugs and Crime Expert Panel and a WHO consultant and actively collaborates with United Nations agencies to train healthcare providers and develop international treatment guidelines and programs. Additionally, Dr. Bisaga is at the forefront of integrating technology in addiction healthcare as the Medical Director of Ophelia, a telehealth company specializing in the treatment of opioid use disorder.
