Robbie Bahl

Dr. Robbie Bahl, MD, is a highly accomplished and triple Board Certified medical physician, specializing in Addiction Medicine, Family Medicine, and serving as a Medical Review Officer (MRO). He currently holds the position of Medical Director at Shanti Recovery & Wellness in Portland, Oregon.

Dr. Bahl's expertise includes Suboxone and Buprenorphine Inductions and Maintenance, Chronic Pain Management, Chronic Opioid Management, Alcohol Dependence Treatment, Vivitrol and Sublocade Injections, psychotherapy, inpatient detoxification, and rehabilitation.

With a subspecialty in monitoring impaired professionals, Dr. Bahl serves as the Medical Director of the State of Oregon's Health Professionals' Services Program (HPSP). He received formal training in Addiction Medicine at The Addiction Institute of New York at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and is actively involved at the national level with the American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM).

Dr. Bahl's holistic approach towards addiction and pain management integrates mental and physical wellness, behavioral therapy, and nutrition into his patient care philosophy. His background in primary care medicine allows him to incorporate comprehensive medical treatment, screening, and immunizations in his patient treatment plans.

"I strive to change society's outlook on drug addiction. Addiction is a chronic neurobiological illness and should be treated as one by medical professionals, governments, and the public. The medical, social, and financial tolls of the disease on public health are astronomical. With education and quality treatment, addiction medicine will gain further recognition as a major medical specialty." - Robbie Bahl, MD

Dr. Bahl's educational background includes a DABAM in Addiction Medicine from Columbia University Vagelos College of Physicians and Surgeons, and a DABFM in Family Medicine from The Wright Center for Graduate Medical Education.

Throughout his career, Dr. Bahl has held various significant roles including Medical Staff at Providence Health & Services, Medical Director of HPSP at Reliant Behavioral Health, Medical Staff at Cedar Hills Hospital, and other esteemed positions in reputable healthcare organizations.