A Nationally Recognized Drug and Alcohol Rehab Center
When it comes to a successful alcohol and drug rehab program, clinical expertise is vitally important. The Fairwinds drug and alcohol treatment team is comprised of some of the most highly qualified and experienced addiction professionals in the field, including psychiatrists, general physicians, nursing professionals, licensed therapists and other specialists. And with one of the highest staff-to-patient ratios in the industry, our team is dedicated to providing you and your family with compassionate care and a strong support network.
A Pioneer in Dual Diagnosis Treatment
M.K. (Khal) El-Yousef, M.D., serves as medical director of Fairwinds Treatment Center, one of the leading drug and alcohol rehabilitation facilities in Florida. A nationally recognized board-certified psychiatrist specializing in psychopharmacology and addictions, Dr. El-Yousef's initial years in psychiatry were highlighted by academic achievements. His tenure at Vanderbilt University as assistant professor of psychiatry and instructor of pharmacology yielded 60 scientific publications.
Dr. El-Yousef is recognized as a true pioneer in the field of psychiatry and addiction medicine. In 1984, he founded Fairwinds Treatment Center after developing a treatment program that blended a medical psychiatric model with a traditional Twelve Step-Johnson model. The program has given Fairwinds a reputation as one of the nation’s foremost dual diagnosis treatment centers.
Dr. El-Yousef is also the medical director for Health Care Alternatives, a private outpatient clinic providing intensive outpatient and extended care services, as well as transitional living services. Visit www.healthcarealternative.net
