Mark J. Hubbard
Vancouver,United States
Summary
Board Certified in Family Medicine since 2007. Currently, Owner/Physician at Affinity Health Clinic dedicated to Addiction Medicine and associated Mental and Physical Health Issues. Former Medical Director at Columbia River Mental Health Services, North Star Unit, from 05/2017 to 07/2019, working exclusively in Addiction Medicine, responsible for the care and treatment of more than 350 methadone and 80 Suboxone patients. More than 15 years of experience in all aspects of Urgent Care and Family Medicine. Former Owner/Manager of an Urgent Care Clinic. Former Full Partner in a Physician-Owned Medical Practice.
Overview
19
19
years of professional experience
Work History
Physician /Owner
Affinity Health Clinic
Vancouver, WA
03.2021 - Current
- Diagnosing OUD and other addiction disorders via DSM V criteria
- Managing and caring for patients diagnosed with opioid and other substance abuse disorders
- Inducing qualified patients suffering from OUD, with buprenorphine or buprenorphine/naloxone
- Prescribing Vivitrol for patients with alcohol abuse disorders
- Treating and helping patients suffering from addiction achieve their goals
- Prescribing and monitoring psychotropic medications for optimal mental health outcomes.
- Providing psychotherapy in various modalities, including cognitive-behavioral therapy.
Caregiver
N/A
Vancouver, WA
03.2020 - 03.2021
Home Schooled and cared for my daughter during Covid-19 Quarantine
Sabbatical Involving Mental Health/Addiction
N/A
Vancouver, WA
07.2019 - 03.2020
- Studied for Addiction Medicine Boards
- Volunteer at Psychiatry Office to learn more about mental health and addiction
Medical Director
Columbia River Mental Health Services
Vancouver, WA
05.2017 - 07.2019
- Oversight and management of an Opioid Treatment Program (OTP), responsible for more than 350 methadone patients, and 80 Suboxone patients.
- Diagnosing OUD and other addiction disorders via DSM V criteria
- Managing and caring for patients diagnosed with opioid and other substance abuse disorders.
- Extensive experience in addiction counseling, medical management, mending family/friend relationships, and achieving their goals in life.
- Evaluation, induction, dose evaluations, follow-ups and annual reviews for methadone patients.
- Evaluation, induction, follow up visits and dose adjustments as necessary for buprenorphine patients.
Parent
Home
Vancouver, WA
07.2015 - 05.2017
After leaving my clinic, decided to take time off to spend with my daughter, family and taking care of household duties/repairs.
Physician /Owner
MLC Urgent Care
Vancouver, WA
04.2011 - 07.2015
Responsibilities included:
Designing and planning a state of the art urgent care
Full time urgent care physician
Hiring and firing of employees
Training all staff
Reviewing charts
Educating staff on proper coding
Managing front and back office
Working with the community
Working with local specialists as well as primary care physicians
Urgent Care Physician
The Vancouver Clinic
Vancouver, WA
10.2007 - 01.2011
Responsibilities included
Caring for patients in an urgent care setting
Patient load between 40 to 60 per shift
Became full partner after 2 years
Urgent Care Physician
Willamette Urgent Care
Vancouver, WA
03.2007 - 10.2007
Very busy urgent care. Often saw more than 50 patients per shift. Offered a permanent position but declined because the Vancouver Clinic was much closer to my home in WA.
Physician
Zoom Care
Portland, OR
07.2006 - 03.2007
Saw patients in an urgent care setting
Education
Residency Completion - Family Medicine
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Portland, Oregon2006
Intership Completion - General Medicine
New York Medical College
Valhala, New York2003
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Medical Schoo
Guadalajara Jalisco, Mexico2002
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Cal Poly
San Luis Obispo, CA1997
Skills
- Extensive knowledge in all aspects of Addiction Medicine
- Suboxone, Methadone and Vivitrol Induction
and Management - Medical Management and Counseling involving Patients with Opiate/Opioid and Mixed Addiction Disorders
- Management experience in Addiction Medicine and Urgent Care
- Familiar with SAMHSA and ASAM Guidelines
- Experience training Medical Assistants, Physician Assistants and Physicians
- Extensive history of managing Workers Compensation Patients
- Extensive history of managing MVA patients
Licenses
- Board certified in Family Medicine
- In good standing with Washington State Board of Medicine
- Most of my experience following residency has been in Urgent Care and Addiction Medicine
- Drug Enforcement Administration License
- DATA 2000 Waiver. Currently approved to care for 100 Suboxone Patients, eligible to see more upon request.
Experienced in Billing and Coding
- Qualified patient educator in all aspects of medicine
- Quality assurance awareness
- Decision-making under pressure
- Business-minded practice
- Empathetic and courteous
- Forthcoming with information
- Great communication skills
Timeline
Physician /Owner
Affinity Health Clinic
03.2021 - Current
Caregiver
N/A
03.2020 - 03.2021
Sabbatical Involving Mental Health/Addiction
N/A
07.2019 - 03.2020
Medical Director
Columbia River Mental Health Services
05.2017 - 07.2019
Parent
Home
07.2015 - 05.2017
Physician /Owner
MLC Urgent Care
04.2011 - 07.2015
Urgent Care Physician
The Vancouver Clinic
10.2007 - 01.2011
Urgent Care Physician
Willamette Urgent Care
03.2007 - 10.2007
Physician
Zoom Care
07.2006 - 03.2007
Residency Completion - Family Medicine
Providence Milwaukie Hospital
Intership Completion - General Medicine
New York Medical College
M.D. - Medicine
Universidad Autonoma De Guadalajara, Medical Schoo
Bachelor of Science - Biochemistry
Cal Poly