Meet Our Medical Director
As the Medical Director, Dr. David Kushner oversees the operation of Brightside Recovery while working directly with patients to help them regain control of their life and achieve a sustainable recovery.
Dr. David J. Kushner, D.O., FASAM, FACP
Dr. David Kushner is board certified in Addiction Medicine and is the Medical Director at Brightside Recovery where he has treated hundreds of patients with Opioid Use Disorder. Dr. Kushner has a Bachelor’s degree in Engineering from Michigan State University (1990). He received his Medical Degree from Midwestern University (1997) and completed an Internal Medicine Residency at Advocate Lutheran General Hospital (2000). He is known for his cutting edge, patient-centered, and collaborative approach to addressing this challenging, yet treatable condition. He also treats critically ill patients in a hospital setting and therefore he has vast experience treating opioid-dependent patients in multiple settings.
Dr. Kushner’s Honors and Endorsements
- Board Certified in Addiction Medicine by the American Board of Preventative Medicine
- Board Certified in Internal Medicine by the American Board of Internal Medicine
- Senior Fellow of Hospital Medicine (Society of Hospital Medicine)
- Fellow of The American College of Physicians
- Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of Illinois at Chicago
The Brightside PACT Promise
The PACT Promise is our commitment to our patients that we will provide the best treatment and service to promote positive and long-lasting recovery. Learn more about how Brightside goes the extra mile for you:
Programs That Work
Brightside uses the latest Medication-Assisted Treatments (MAT) alongside therapy and counseling options. Approximately 87% of patients maintain treatment with us, and 98% report being stable or progressing toward a stable recovery.
Access to Treatment
From the moment patients want to start recovery to when they are stable in their recovery, they need the comfort of knowing the program is there for them. Brightside is one of the only clinics that can get you into treatment within the same day.
Comfortable Transition
At Brightside Recovery, we use the latest in medication-assisted treatment to reduce discomfort and cravings. Once you are ready to reduce your medication, we will work with you to ensure a comfortable transition to being drug free.
Treatment Designed for You
Brightside programs are based on a “harm reduction” model. This means that we do not stop and interrupt treatment if the patient relapses or chooses not to use all of our services. We also provide medication-assisted treatment, even without participation in our counseling or SMART Recovery group meetings.
Get Treatment from Home
Ready to take the first step toward recovery? Brightside uses telehealth to ensure everyone can access life-saving addiction treatment no matter where they are. Schedule your virtual visit today!