Northpoint Recovery Announces Brian Smart, MD as Washington Medical Director

Northpoint Recovery, a portfolio company of Orchard Holdings Group and Atigun Capital Partners which operates inpatient and outpatient addiction treatment facilities in Washington and Idaho, announces Brian Smart, MD as Washington Medical Director.

Northpoint Recovery, is dedicated to providing integrated health care to patients across the continuum of substance use and behavioral health treatment. It is unique for its focus on outpatient care, alumni aftercare services and networking and motivating patients to gain a clear vision of hope for sustainable long-term recovery.

Dr. Smart's appointment comes as Northpoint continues to expand in geographic locations and in treatment service lines. Before joining the team at Northpoint Washington, Dr. Smart has served both Medical Director and staff psychiatrist at Smoky Point Behavioral Health, Associate Medical Director at Eating Recovery Center of Washington, and was an acting assistant professor and staff psychiatrist at Harborview Medical Center with

Dr. Smart's commitment to patient outcomes and our goals of changing lives in a positive way makes him a perfect fit for Northpoint in our high- acuity, full-continuum of care treatment model.

teaching responsibilities for residents and medical students. Dr. Smart has a deep experience and expertise in behavioral health treatment, the study of medication management protocols, as well as actively practicing and managing global clinical responsibilities. On appointment of Brian Smart, Logan Stroud, VP of the Washington Market says, “We are thrilled to add a medical leader like Brian Smart, MD to our team in Washington.” He adds, “Dr. Smart's commitment to patient outcomes and our goals of changing lives in a positive way makes him a perfect fit for Northpoint in our high- acuity, full-continuum of care treatment model.”

Commenting on his appointment Brian says “My goal is to help ensure that Northpoint continues to offer flexible, patient-centered and effective addiction treatment options to patients in Washington.” “I share Northpoint's commitment to providing evidence-based treatment, delivering value for these services and making a positive impact on the patients, families and communities we serve,” he adds.