Anthony Joe Strickland MD FASAM (He/Him)

Summary

• Dr. Anthony Strickland is a highly experienced Family Medicine practitioner with a subspecialty in Addiction Medicine, based in Merriam, KS. He received his medical education at the University of Kansas School of Medicine, graduating in 2012 and later completed his residency in Family Medicine at the University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Medicine from 2012 to 2015. He brings a breadth of professional experience to his practice, having founded EvolveMD, a direct care practice focused on caring for persons with substance use disorders and gender affirming care. He currently serves as the Medical Director at DCCCA/First Step at Lakeview addiction treatment centers and Medical Director of Avalon Wellness and Recovery addiction treatment center. He has served as the Chief Medical Officer at Excelsior Springs Hospital, and Chief Medical Officer of Heartland Community Health Center. His professional experience spans addiction medicine, healthcare administration, gender affirming care, and of course, family medicine.