Michael Schiesser MD is a highly experienced and respected physician with a specialization in Internal Medicine and Addiction Medicine. He graduated from the University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry with an MD in Medicine and a BA in Mathematics from Nazareth College. Dr. Schiesser has a patient-centered approach to care, which he combines with his expertise in addiction medicine to help patients suffering from addiction, dependence, or misuse of medication. He has an interest in educating primary care physicians on opioid dependence and management, risk management, controlled substance management, prescription monitoring programs, and opioid overdose prevention programs.

With his vast experience in the healthcare sector, Dr. Schiesser has been involved with organizations like EvergreenHealth, ControlRx, Physicians Insurance, American Society of Addiction Medicine, OfficeDrugScreen.com, Creekside Sleep Medicine Center, Dr. Mike PLLC, and Virginia Mason Medical Center. His advocacy in patient safety, chronic disease management, and care delivery has resulted in changes in Washington State Law and a Pulitzer Prize-winning collaboration with the Seattle Times. Dr. Schiesser is also a national expert in addiction medicine, pain, and evolving standards of care in clinical delivery involving controlled substances. He has authored and delivered professional education to thousands of physicians across the United States related to patient safety, chronic disease management, and care delivery.

Overall, Michael Schiesser MD is an accomplished physician with a patient-centered approach to healthcare. With his vast experience as an Addiction Medicine specialist and Internal Medicine specialist, he has a wealth of knowledge in controlled substance management, risk management, prescription monitoring programs, and opioid overdose prevention programs. Dr. Schiesser is a well-known national expert in patient advocacy, addiction medicine, and pain management.