Adam Bisaga
About Adam Bisaga
Adam Bisaga serves as the Medical Director at Ophelia and is a Professor of Psychiatry at Columbia University, where he has worked for over 25 years. He specializes in addiction psychiatry and develops innovative treatments for substance use disorders.
Work at Ophelia
Adam Bisaga serves as the Medical Director at Ophelia, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he focuses on developing and implementing treatment strategies for substance use disorders. He codesigned Ophelia alongside Dr. Arthur Williams, contributing to the organization's mission to provide innovative solutions in addiction treatment. His work at Ophelia is informed by his extensive background in psychiatry and addiction medicine.
Education and Expertise
Adam Bisaga studied at Jagiellonian University, where he earned his Medical Doctor (MD) degree from 1982 to 1989. His academic background laid the foundation for his career as an addiction psychiatrist. He has developed novel approaches to treat substance use disorders, demonstrating his commitment to advancing the field through research and clinical practice.
Background
Adam Bisaga has a long-standing affiliation with Columbia University, where he has worked since 1999. He holds positions as a Research Scientist and Professor of Psychiatry at the Columbia University Department of Psychiatry and New York State Psychiatric Institute. His previous experience includes serving as a Research Fellow at the same institution from 1997 to 1999 and completing his residency at North Shore University Hospital from 1993 to 1997.
Achievements
Adam Bisaga is recognized as an NIH funded researcher and an academic addiction psychiatrist. He is a member of the UN Office of Drugs and Crime Expert Panel, where he contributes his expertise to international efforts in addiction treatment. He has also worked with UN agencies to train providers and develop treatment guidelines, showcasing his commitment to improving addiction care on a global scale.