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Your Recovery Team - David I. Deyhimy MD, FASAM
Treatment Protocols
Dr. David Deyhimy and his medical team utilize evidence-based treatment protocols, with the goal of providing a safe, effective and comfortable withdrawal from drugs and alcohol. All patients are individually assessed for their unique medical and psychological circumstances. Treatment protocols are tailored to the individual's specific needs in an effort to provide the most effective and least traumatic detoxification experience possible.A Firm Believer in Communication
Dr. Deyhimy actively facilitates communication between his treatment team and facility staff. By utilizing a care team model, he often makes adjustments to detoxification protocols or medications based on how an individual is progressing, which leads to greater patient satisfaction.Support to Break Free of Addiction
Recognizing that drug and alcohol dependency results from a complex interplay of medical, psychological and social factors, Dr. Deyhimy is compassionate towards those trying to break the cycle of addiction. He firmly believes that anyone brave enough to enter treatment in order to break free of addiction should be supported, assisted and encouraged to the greatest extent possible.When appropriate, patients are also offered relapse prevention medications to help decrease cravings and improve the chances for sustained sobriety including Naltrexone and Vivitrol.
Addiction Medicine
South County Addiction Treatment Services
Feb 2013 – Present
Diplomate of the American Board of Addiction Medicine, FASAM
American Board of Preventive Medicine, Board Certification Pending Exam Fall 2018
Medical and Laboratory Director for several substance abuse treatment programs
DATA 2000 Waivered Buprenorphine Prescriber, August 2011
Founder and Medical Director of South County Addiction Treatment Services (SCATS).
SCATS provides medical services for substance abuse treatment programs including medically supervised withdrawal (detox), Medication Assisted Treatments (MAT) and post detox patient management while working to improve operational efficiencies within treatment programs. SCATS is familiar with California laws covering incidental medical services (IMS) and assists programs with the implementation of required IMS elements.
Orange County Addiction Treatment Services
Mar 2018 – Present
Founder and Medical Director of Orange County Addiction Treatment Services (OCATS).
OCATS is an office-based substance abuse treatment program specializing in Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for drug and alcohol addiction.
South County Addiction Treatment Services
Feb 2013 – Present
Solace Foundation of Orange County
May 2015 – Present
Solace Foundation Medical Director
Naloxone Distribution and Harm Reduction Program
UC Davis Dept. of Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine
UC Davis Medical Center
July 2002 – Dec 2006
Assistant Clinical Professor 2006
Fellow In Cardiovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology 2005-2006
Board Certified in Perioperative Transesophageal Echocardiography 2006
Outstanding Resident Teaching Award 2006
Education
University of California, Davis
Cardiothovascular and Thoracic Anesthesiology
2005 – 2006
University of California, Davis
Anesthesiology Residency Program
2002 – 2005
Anesthesiology Residency Program.
California Society of Anesthesiologists Resident Research Competition Winner 2005
UC Davis School of Medicine Housestaff Professionalism Award 2005
Chief Resident 2004-2005.
University of Nevada School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine (M.D.)
1997 – 2001
University of California, San Diego
Bachelor's degree
Psychology
1989 – 1994
