Medical Director – CA Sobering Programs, MD
About Elizabeth
Elizabeth is a northern Midwesterner who moved to California to attend Internal Medicine residency at University of California, San Francisco (UCSF). Her work at the county hospital (San Francisco General) reinforced her interest in creating novel social pathways to healing. She went on to complete an Addiction Medicine fellowship at UCSF and has led teams in managing opioid and alcohol dependence for marginalized populations. She is firmly committed to providing quality care to her primary care panel in the Tenderloin of San Francisco, working to humanize their experiences and enhance their quality of life.
She is a passionate advocate for primary care access for vulnerable populations, reduced stigma for people who use drugs, and housing for all. When not at work, she enjoys planning adventures and swimming alongside her little family.
Areas of Focus
Addiction medicine
Led teams managing opioid and alcohol dependence for marginalized populations.
Primary care access
Advocate for primary care access for vulnerable populations and housing for all.
Stigma reduction
Committed to humanizing the experiences of people who use drugs and improving quality of life.
Education & Credentials
- Doctor of Medicine (MD)
- Internal Medicine residency — University of California, San Francisco
- Addiction Medicine fellowship — University of California, San Francisco
- Clinical practice at San Francisco General and in the Tenderloin, San Francisco
Where Elizabeth Works
Sobering at Mission Street Recovery Station
Sobering services in Santa Clara County.
Diversion Triage Center
Short term care that diverts adults in crisis away from jail or hospital.
Everyone is welcome here
Horizon Treatment Services provides substance use and co-occurring mental health care across the Bay Area. Most services are no-cost or covered by Medi-Cal for those who qualify.
