Michael Medlock, MD
With more than four decades in medicine, Dr. Michael Medlock brings a career spanning neurosurgery, physician leadership, and addiction medicine. His current work focuses on compassionate, evidence-based care for people affected by substance use and addiction.
- Greater Boston, Massachusetts
- Addiction Medicine
- English · Mandarin Chinese
Addiction medicine, non-operative neurological care, and patient-centered recovery support.
A medical career shaped by brain health, patient care, and public service.
Dr. Medlock trained in neurosurgery and pediatric neurosurgery before spending many years in academic and hospital practice. After retiring from operative neurosurgery, he redirected his clinical focus toward substance use and addiction — applying decades of neurological experience to one of today’s most urgent public-health challenges.
Addiction Medicine
Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT), recovery-oriented care, and evidence-based treatment.
Neurological Expertise
Decades of experience in neurosurgery and complex neurological care.
Physician Leadership
Medical-society leadership, healthcare advocacy, and professional service.
Experience across addiction medicine, neurosurgery, and physician leadership.
The timeline below is based on Dr. Medlock’s supplied LinkedIn profile and organizes his current clinical roles alongside his earlier surgical and academic career.
Current & Recent Roles
Chief Medical Officer
Sameem Behavioral Health
Newton Highlands, Massachusetts
Addiction Medicine Physician
MFM Health
Danvers, Massachusetts
Addiction Medicine Physician
Congenial Healthcare, LLC
Peabody, Massachusetts
Medication Assisted Treatment Physician
North Shore Community Health
Massachusetts
Earlier Clinical Career
Neurosurgeon
North Shore Medical Center
Greater Boston
Neurosurgeon
Massachusetts General Hospital
Greater Boston
Pediatric Neurosurgeon
Georgetown University Medical Center
Washington, D.C.
Pediatric Neurosurgery Fellow
Boston Children’s Hospital
Boston, Massachusetts
Neurosurgery Resident
University of Illinois College of Medicine Peoria
Peoria, Illinois
Pediatric Resident
Arnold Palmer Hospital for Children
Orlando, Florida
Neurosurgery Resident
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
General Surgery Intern
Baylor College of Medicine
Houston, Texas
Academic preparation for a four-decade medical career.
University of Florida College of Medicine
MD, Medicine. Medical training completed in 1984.
University of Notre Dame
Bachelor of Science, completed in 1979.
Taipei Language Institute
Mandarin Chinese studies, 1983–1984.
Clinical, policy, and community interests.
Addiction Medicine & Recovery
Medication-assisted treatment, substance use disorders, and long-term recovery.
Brain Health & Neuroscience
Neurological disease, non-operative neurosurgery, and the intersection of brain health and behavior.
Healthcare Policy
Physician advocacy, access to treatment, and practical health-policy reform.
Professional Leadership
Medical-society service, physician collaboration, and professional community engagement.
Community & Environment
Public service and environmental stewardship, including the Salem Sound Swim & Fin Race.
Medical Education
Clinical learning, mentorship, professional presentations, and knowledge sharing.
A simple publishing home for future thought leadership.
The structure is intentionally modest now, but it can expand into an ongoing article archive without redesigning the site.
Articles & Commentary
A publishing area for future professional commentary on addiction medicine, brain health, healthcare policy, patient care, and related topics.
Clinical Perspective
For a current overview of Dr. Medlock’s clinical focus and professional background, visit his MFM Health profile.
Selected published work and future document archive.
Final Recommendations — MASAM Pain Task Force
Dr. Medlock is listed among the authors of this clinical-practice guideline addressing care at the intersection of pain and substance use disorders.
Document Library
Additional papers, reports, presentations, and downloadable materials can be added here as the archive grows.
Talks, panels, recordings, and event appearances.
No complete presentation archive was included in the supplied profile, so this section is prepared for future additions without publishing unverified items.
Slides & Talks
A place for conference slides, invited lectures, and educational talks.
Recordings
Video, webinar, podcast, or panel recordings can be organized here.
Event Appearances
Speaking engagements and public event appearances can be added as they are confirmed.
Leadership beyond day-to-day clinical work.
Essex South District Medical Society
Regional physician leadership and professional service in Essex County, Massachusetts.
Swim & Fin Race — Salem Sound Coastwatch
Founded the Swim & Fin Race for Salem Sound in 2006 and served as race director through its first ten annual events, supporting clean and swimmable coastal waters.
Selected public profiles and professional coverage.
MFM Health Professional Profile
A current profile describing Dr. Medlock’s transition from operative neurosurgery to addiction medicine and his patient-centered clinical focus.
LinkedIn Professional Profile
Current roles, career history, education, volunteering, skills, and professional connections.
Professional enquiries
For professional correspondence, collaboration, speaking, media, or healthcare-related enquiries, use the contact options below.
- michael@medlock.health
- LinkedIn /medlockm
- Greater Boston, Massachusetts
Privacy & communication
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