Maris Andersons
Addiction Medicine Specialist | Addiction Medicine
44 Charles Street West 4609 Toronto Ontario, M4Y 1R8About
Maris Andersons, CD, MD, CCFP, FCFP, CASAM, FASAM, ABAM, has a private practice in Ontario, Canada.� He is also a Professor at the University of Toronto and expert in addiction medicine.� Dr. Andersons was also the founding director of the Alliance for a Drug-Free Canada. In the past, he lectured for the United Nations on drug use, abuse, and misuse in society.� He is also an underwater expert for the Canadian Navy and also practices regular family practice.
Education and Training
BSc at Dalhousie University; MD in 1972
Board Certification
American Board of Addiction Medicine; American Board of Family Medicine
Provider Details
Areas of expertise and specialization
Faculty Titles & Positions
- International Public Speaking -
- Has Spoken at the United Nations and World Health Organization -
Awards
- Military Officer Award
Internships
- Rutgers University
Fellowships
- Family Medicine, Addiction Medicine, Rutgers University, 1980
Professional Society Memberships
- Canadian Society of Addiction Medicine, American Society of Addiction Medicine, Ontario Medical Association
What do you attribute your success to?
- Desire to make a difference in medicine, illness and in the world.
Hobbies / Sports
- Scuba Diving, Skiing, Swimming, Hiking, Underwater Archeology, Oceanography
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