
Louis E Baxter MD
Addiction Medicine
President & CEO Professional Assistance Program of NJ, Inc.
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760 Alexander RdP.O.Box 1Princeton, NJ 08540
Phone+1 609-919-1660
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Summary
- Louis Baxter, MD, is based in Princeton, NJ, and specializes in Internal Medicine with a subspecialty in Addiction Medicine. After completing a residency at Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University Hospital in 1981, Baxter pursued a fellowship in Addiction Medicine at Eastern Virginia Medical School. Baxter holds a medical degree from Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple University and undergraduate degrees in Pre-Med Biology and American Civilization from the University of Pennsylvania. Baxter's expertise includes addiction medicine, forensic medicine, expert testimony, drug development, and suboxone therapy. Noteworthy publications include articles on opioid withdrawal management and urine drug testing. Baxter has notably been recognized as an Innovator in Addiction Medicine by the White House Office of National Drug Control Policy and has held leadership roles with the American Society of Addiction Medicine and the American Board of Addiction Medicine.
Education & Training
Eastern Virginia Medical SchoolFellowship, Addiction Medicine, 1988 - 1989
Cooper Medical School of Rowan University/Cooper University HospitalResidency, Internal Medicine, 1978 - 1981
Lewis Katz School of Medicine at Temple UniversityClass of 1978
University of Pennsylvania BS & BA, Pre-Med Biology & American Civilization , 1970 - 1973
Certifications & Licensure
NJ State Medical License 1979 - 2027
PA State Medical License 1980 - 2024
DC State Medical License 2022 - 2022
American Board of Internal Medicine Internal Medicine
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Innovator In Addiction Medicine White House Office of National Drug Control Policy, 2019
- Past President American Society of Addiction Medicine
- Director American Board of Addiction Medicine
Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 181 citationsReview article: Effective management of opioid withdrawal symptoms: A gateway to opioid dependence treatment.Thomas R. Kosten, Louis E. Baxter
The American Journal on Addictions. 2019-02-01 - 16 citationsA Survey of ASAM Members' Knowledge, Attitudes, and Practices in Urine Drug Testing.Kenneth L. Kirsh, Louis E. Baxter, Adam Rzetelny, Molly Mazuk, Steven D. Passik
Journal of Addiction Medicine. 2015-09-01 - 63 citationsSafe methadone induction and stabilization: report of an expert panel.Louis E. Baxter, Anthony Campbell, Michael DeShields, Petros Levounis, Judith Martin
Journal of Addiction Medicine. 2013-11-01
Press Mentions
Moms-to-Be with Addiction Face Obstacles at Every TurnJuly 25th, 2017
FDA Advisers Recommend Approval of Titan Pharma's Opioid Dependence DrugMarch 21st, 2013
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- Member
- Distinguished Fellow and Past President & Chairman of the Board
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