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Dr. Sunny Kung
Boston, MA, US
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Physician specializing in Addiction Medicine and Internal Medicine
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Work experience
- October 2022 – present
Mass General Brigham
Medical Director, Merrimack Valley Substance Use Disorders Bridge Clinic- Provide low barrier, trauma-informed care for people with substance use disorders, including alcohol, opioids, tobacco, stimulants, sedatives, and other substances - Expertise in treating people who use drugs, people experiencing homelessness, patients with limited English proficiency, and immigrant populations - Manage and director programmatic changes for the Bridge Clinic and addiction care throughout the Pentucket Medical Associates community practice - Provide education to clinicians and community members on clinical topics such as combatting stigma in addiction, clinical pearls for opioid and alcohol use disorders, harm reduction, motivational interviewing, and trauma-informed care - Screen and treat substance use disorders; screen for infectious complications like HIV, viral hepatitis, and sexually transmitted infections - Work directly with 2 RNs, 2 recovery coaches, 1 clinical therapist, 2 medical assistants, and 2 front desk staff in a team-based approach to care for patients - Serve as primary care provider for Bridge Clinic patients - Collaborate with community partners at the Community Action Drop-In Center, Salvation Army, and Common Grounds Café for outreach and street-based services