
Michael John Baron MD MPH
Addiction, Pain Medicine
Medical Director: Tennessee Medical Foundation President: Federation of State Physician Health Programs
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5141 Virginia Way, Suite 101Brentwood, TN 37027
Phone+1 615-467-6411
Fax+1 615-467-6419
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Summary
- Triple Board Certified in Psychiatry, Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology. Appointed to The Board of Medical Examiners for the State of Tennessee 2010-2017. Medical Director for the Tennessee Medical Foundation- Physician Health Program, since 2017. President: Federation of State Physcian Health Programs
Education & Training
Vanderbilt University Medical CenterResidency, Psychiatry, 2000 - 2003
Washington University/B-JH/SLCH ConsortiumResidency, Anesthesiology, 1987 - 1990
Tulane UniversityInternship, Internal Medicine, 1986 - 1987
Tulane UniversityMPH, 1982 - 1986
Tulane University School of MedicineClass of 1986
Emory College of Emory UniversityB.A., Chemistry, 1979 - 1981
Oxford College of Emory UniversityAA, 1977 - 1979
Certifications & Licensure
TN State Medical License 1991 - 2027
LA State Medical License 1986 - 2026
MO State Medical License 1987 - 2026
American Board of Anesthesiology Anesthesiology
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology Psychiatry
Awards, Honors, & Recognition
- Fellow American Psychiatric Association, 2021
- Top Physician Consumers' Research Council of America, 2006
- The Marc H. Hollender, M.D. Award Vanderbilt University, School of Medicine, 2002
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Publications & Presentations
PubMed
- 78 citationsSignificant pain reduction in chronic pain patients after detoxification from high-dose opioidsMph Michael J. Baron, Paul W. McDonald
Journal of Opioid Management. 2006-09-01
Journal Articles
- Significant Pain Reduction in Chronic Pain Patients After Detoxification From High-Dose OpioidsBaron, M.J., McDonald, P.W., Journal of Opioid Management, 1/1/2006
- The Safety of Epidurals Placed During General Anesthesia: EditorialBaron, M.J., et al, Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine, 1/1/1998
- Latex Allergy Analphylaxis in a Spina Bifida Patient with a Pressure UlcerSmoot, E.C., Baron, M.J., Advances in Wound Care: The Journal for Prevention and Healing, 1/1/1995
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Books/Book Chapters
Press Mentions
When Will Physicians Feel Safe Seeking Mental Health Care?February 24th, 2025
In Defense of State Physician Health Programs’ Work with Medical StudentsDecember 21st, 2024
Federation of State Physician Health ProgramsMay 15th, 2024
Professional Memberships
- Fellow
- American Board of Addiction MedicineCertification
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