Dr. Joseph Garbely, DO, DFASAM
Addiction Psychiatrist | Addiction Psychiatry
2455 Back Mountain Rd Scotrun PA, 18355About
Joseph Garbely, DO, FASAM, is a psychiatrist who diagnoses and treats patients as Executive Vice President of Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer at Caron Treatment Centers in Wernersville, PA. Furthermore, he is a member of the medical staff at Reading Hospital, and he is a Clinical Associate Professor at Penn State College of Medicine and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Stony Brook School of Medicine. Dr. Garbely has an impressive professional journey that spans twenty years. Areas of expertise include addiction, mental health, medication-assisted treatment, treatment innovation, family therapy, co-occurring issues, detoxification, and prescription drug addiction.
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Education and Training
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine 1990
Board Certification
American Board of Preventive Medicine
American Board of Internal Medicine
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Provider Details
Faculty Titles & Positions
- Chair Physician in Training Committee of the ASAM -
- Clinical Associate Professor Penn State College of Medicine - Present
- Adjunct Associate Professor Stony Brook School of Medicine -
- Executive Vice President of Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer Caron Treatment Centers in Wernersville, PA - Present
Awards
- American Psychiatric Association’s Helen Ruske, MD Award for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching Year
Treatments
- Anxiety
- Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (ptsd)
- Opiate Dependence
- Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (adhd)
Professional Memberships
- American Society of Addiction Medicine (DFASAM)
- American College of Academic Addiction Medicine
Charities and Philanthropic Endeavors
- AMERICAN SOCIETY OF ADDICTION MEDICINE
Treatments
- Addiction Medicine
Professional Society Memberships
- ASAMAPAABIMAOAPSAMPMS
Awards
- Helen Ruske APA Award for Medical Student Teaching
Favorite Place to Vacation
- Cape Cod, MA
Hobbies / Sports
- Rugby
Areas of research
AVERTD test to determine risk of developing OUD
Dr. Joseph Garbely, DO, DFASAM's Practice location
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Scotrun, PA 18355Get Direction
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Get to know Psychiatrist Dr. Joseph Garbely, who serves patients in the State of Pennsylvania.
Dr. Garbely is a board-certified psychiatrist whose areas of expertise include addiction, mental health, medication-assisted treatment, treatment innovation, family therapy, co-occurring issues, detoxification, and prescription drug addiction, among others.
With 20 years of experience in addiction medicine, he has an extensive background in treating substance use disorders, including such disorders in healthcare professionals, executives, and pilots. He has also worked to develop treatment programs for psychiatric patients involving a 12-step philosophy.
As the Executive Vice President of Medical Services and Chief Medical Officer at Caron Treatment Centers in Pennsylvania, Dr. Garbely oversees the following programs and departments: Healthcare Professionals Program, Chronic Pain Program, Neurocognitive Services Department, Detoxification Unit, Medical Management Department, Psychology Department, and Research Department. “Caron’s work is all about healing. We aim to transform lives impacted by addiction and substance use through proven, comprehensive, and personalized behavioral healthcare solutions. We are dedicated to delivering evidence-based, gender-specific behavioral health and addiction programming, all while treating patients and families with the respect they deserve.” as stated on their website.
During his tenure at Caron, Dr. Garbely spearheaded a high-level initiative to educate and train physicians in addiction medicine throughout the establishment of the Resident Training Program at Caron Pennsylvania. He established an American College of Graduate Medical Education (ACGME) Accredited Addiction Medicine Fellowship Program at Caron Pennsylvania and Reading Hospital.
Additionally, he is a Clinical Associate Professor at Penn State College of Medicine, an Adjunct Associate Professor at Stony Brook School of Medicine, a member of the medical staff at Reading Hospital, a Distinguished Fellow of the American Society of Addiction Medicine (DFASAM), the Chairman of the Physician in Training Committee of the ASAM, and a member of the American College of Academic Addiction Medicine.
In regards to his academic background, Dr. Garbely graduated with his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine Degree from the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania in 1998. Thereafter, he earned his board certifications through the American Board of Preventive Medicine, the American Board of Internal Medicine, the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology, and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
Psychiatry is the medical specialty devoted to diagnosing, preventing, and treating mental disorders. These include various maladaptations related to mood, behavior, cognition, and perceptions. Psychiatrists are medical doctors that evaluate patients to determine whether their symptoms are the result of a physical illness, a combination of physical and mental ailments, or strictly psychiatric. They are qualified to assess both the mental and physical aspects of psychological problems.
Among his numerous achievements, Dr. Garbely has won teaching awards on a local and national level, including the American Psychiatric Association’s Helen Ruske, MD Award for Excellence in Medical Student Teaching.
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