As a cardiologist and internist, Dr. Baran Erdik found his niche in Cardiology and Internal Medicine. Dr. Erdik has served as a consultant for hospitals throughout the world since graduating summa cum laude from Washington State University with a Master’s degree in Healthcare Administration and Policy.

In academic research and peer-reviewed journals, Dr. Erdik has compiled an impressive body of work related to substance abuse disorders. As part of his consulting work, he mentors up and coming addiction specialists on substance use disorders, and their treatment protocols. He says he has always been fascinated by how a tiny molecule can hold the entire nervous system hostage.

Dr. Erdik enjoys peer reviewing addiction medicine papers in his spare time.