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Chad D. Elkin, MD, FAACP, DFASAM

Chief Medical Officer
National Addiction Specialists, TNSAM President
Brentwood, Tennessee

Chad Elkin, MD, DFASAM is a board-certified addiction medicine physician, founder, and Chief Medical Officer of National Addiction Specialists, dedicated to treating substance use disorders. A Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine, Dr Elkin currently serves as President of the Tennessee Society of Addiction Medicine and has held various leadership roles within the organization. Dr Elkin chairs ASAM’s Health Technology Subcommittee and is an active member of its Practice Management and Regulatory Affairs Committee, State Advocacy and Legislative Affairs Committee, and other committees. He also serves on the planning committee for the Vanderbilt Mid-South Addiction Conference. Committed to advancing evidence-based policy, Dr Elkin is Chairman of the Tennessee Association of Alcohol, Drug, & Other Addiction Services (TAADAS) Addiction Medicine Council. He has contributed to numerous local, state, and national task forces, helping develop professional guidelines, policies, and laws that align with best practices in addiction medicine. His work focuses on reducing addiction-related harm, combating stigma, and ensuring access to effective treatment. Dr Elkin lives in Nashville, Tennessee, where he is the undeserving spouse of Leslie Elkin, their three children, and three dogs. Passionate about the field of addiction medicine, he remains dedicated to shaping policy, enhancing patient care, and supporting ASAM’s mission and vision.

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