BHN Celebrates Fully Board鈥慍ertified Addiction Medicine Team

February 9, 2026

www.av福利影视 Health Network (BHN) is proud to celebrate a milestone in clinical excellence: every physician in BHN’s Substance Use Disorder (SUD) Division is now board鈥慶ertified in Addiction Medicine. This achievement reflects years of dedication, practice鈥慴ased training, and rigorous preparation and strengthens access to high鈥憅uality, evidence鈥慴ased addiction care across Massachusetts.

This milestone elevates the standard of care for our patients and communities. Our entire SUD provider team is superb, and I am proud of these young physicians who have taken the extra step of getting board-certified.

- Dr. Ruth Potee, Medical Director

“This milestone elevates the standard of care for our patients and communities. Our entire SUD provider team is superb, and I am proud of these young physicians who have taken the extra step of getting board-certified.” 

- Dr. Ruth Potee, Medical Director

What This Means for Patients and Families

When you receive care from a board鈥慶ertified addiction medicine physician, you benefit from the most current expertise in diagnosing, treating, and supporting long鈥憈erm recovery from substance use disorders. This translates into:


  • Faster access to medications for addiction treatment (MAT) and integrated behavioral health services 
  • Evidence based, individualized treatment plans that support engagement and lasting recovery 
  • Seamless coordination across primary care, mental health, and recovery supports 
  • Fewer barriers to beginning and sustaining treatment 

 

Training Future Leaders in Addiction Medicine 

The year 2026 marked the final opportunity for clinicians to become certified through the “practice pathway,” which recognizes extensive real鈥憌orld experience in addiction care. Over the past six years, BHN has trained nearly 100 medical learners—including medical students, residents, fellows, and physician assistants—across diverse clinical settings. Learners consistently describe BHN as a top tier training environment thanks to: 


  • Exceptional mentorship from experienced Addiction Medicine clinicians 
  • Deep clinical exposure across outpatient, community, and integrated care settings 
  • Strong interprofessional teams delivering recovery oriented, person-first care 
  • Opportunities to serve diverse communities across Western and Central Massachusetts 

 

BHN's reputation for its excellent teaching environment and progressive, patient鈥慶entered care across the spectrum of addiction services continues to grow. Massachusetts General Hospital recently received a federal grant to help support their addiction fellows to train in more rural addiction sites through BHN.   

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Sara Schlotterbeck

Dr. Schlotterbeck provides care across BHN’s Holyoke and Springfield Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) programs and our Office鈥態ased Addiction Treatment (OBAT) services, supporting patients who receive methadone and other medication鈥慳ssisted treatments for opioid and other substance use disorders. 


Her hands鈥憃n training, mentorship, and extensive real鈥憌orld experience at BHN played a significant role in preparing her for this milestone. She first spent time at BHN while training as a family medicine resident working closely with Dr. Potee—an experience she describes as “formative” in developing her interest in addiction medicine. When she returned to the area three years ago and joined BHN full鈥憈ime, she was able to work exclusively in addiction care for the first time. 

Physician Spotlight: Dr. Sara Schlotterbeck

Dr. Schlotterbeck provides care across BHN’s Holyoke and Springfield Medication Addiction Treatment (MAT) programs and our Office鈥態ased Addiction Treatment (OBAT) services, supporting patients who receive methadone and other medication鈥慳ssisted treatments for opioid and other substance use disorders. 


Her hands鈥憃n training, mentorship, and extensive real鈥憌orld experience at BHN played a significant role in preparing her for this milestone. She first spent time at BHN while training as a family medicine resident working closely with Dr. Potee—an experience she describes as “formative” in developing her interest in addiction medicine. When she returned to the area three years ago and joined BHN full鈥憈ime, she was able to work exclusively in addiction care for the first time. 

“My colleagues and patients have been tremendously helpful in teaching me how to be a good addiction medicine provider,” she shared. “I feel that we are really on the forefront of addiction treatment in terms of the care we provide. Through BHN I was able to complete the clinical hours required for the certification and build a strong and current knowledge base.” 


When asked why board certification is meaningful for the care BHN provides, she emphasized the importance of advanced training: 锘�

Board certification implies that providers have extensive and current knowledge on addiction treatment. It is important that our vulnerable and high鈥憂eeds patient population receives the highest quality care, and it is fitting that our providers should have the credentials to provide this care.

Reflecting on what the achievement means to her personally, Dr. Schlotterbeck added: “I have learned so much working here, including during the board certification process. It has made me able to provide better care to our patients, able to better teach our students and trainees, and able to be a better member of our team—overall, it has made me a better doctor.” 

Voices From Our Physician Team

Addiction Psychiatry is a field in which we have the privilege of practicing at the crossroads of patients’ backstories and future goals, and of learning from their resilience. When we choose not to artificially separate the treatments for psychiatric diagnoses and SUDs, we are able to provide comprehensive, individualized addiction treatment informed by the interplay of life events, family history, recovery stages, medical conditions, medications, therapy, and relationship dynamics.


I love Addiction Psychiatry because on a daily basis I get to participate in patients’ journeys to gain stability and meaning; build safety and distress tolerance skills; inhabit their bodies and lives more comfortably; and grow their sense of self.

- Dr. Elizabeth Langmore鈥慉vila

Addiction medicine is an extremely rewarding field because patients can and do get better. I have never worked in a field where I can see meaningful impact and improvement so quickly and so drastically, and that provides motivation to continue this lifesaving work even on the most challenging of days.


Being board certified in addiction medicine gives me the confidence to know that I am providing current and data driven care to my patients, which is especially important in a field that is consistently changing and striving to improve clinical care for vulnerable populations.

- Dr. Talia Singer鈥慍lark

Addiction medicine is an extremely rewarding field because patients can and do get better. I have never worked in a field where I can see meaningful impact and improvement so quickly and so drastically, and that provides motivation to continue this lifesaving work even on the most challenging of days.


Being board certified in addiction medicine gives me the confidence to know that I am providing current and data driven care to my patients, which is especially important in a field that is consistently changing and striving to improve clinical care for vulnerable populations.

- Dr. Talia Singer鈥慍lark

Addiction Psychiatry is a field in which we have the privilege of practicing at the crossroads of patients’ backstories and future goals, and of learning from their resilience. 


When we choose not to artificially separate the treatments for psychiatric diagnoses and SUDs, we are able to provide comprehensive, individualized addiction treatment informed by the interplay of life events, family history, recovery stages, medical conditions, medications, therapy, and relationship dynamics.


I love Addiction Psychiatry because on a daily basis I get to participate in patients’ journeys to gain stability and meaning; build safety and distress tolerance skills; inhabit their bodies and lives more comfortably; and grow their sense of self.

- Dr. Elizabeth Langmore鈥慉vila

BHN Physicians - Board鈥慍ertified in Addiction Medicine 


  • Ruth A. Potee, MD, DFASAM, FAAFP 
  • Adam Chamberlain, MD 
  • Jennifer Fyler, MD
  • Ari Kriegsman, MD FASAM 
  • Elizabeth Langmore-Avila, D.O., M.A., R-DMT
  • Talia Singer鈥慍lark, MD
  • Sara Schlotterbeck, MD


  • Ruth A. Potee, MD, DFASAM, FAAFP

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  • Adam Chamberlain, MD

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  • Jennifer Fyler, MD

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  • Ari Kriegsman, MD FASAM

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  • Elizabeth Langmore鈥慉vila, MD

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  • Talia Singer鈥慍lark, MD

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  • Sara Schlotterbeck, MD

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BHN Physicians: Board鈥慍ertified in Addiction Medicine 

  • Ruth A. Potee, MD, DFASAM, FAAFP

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  • Adam Chamberlain, MD

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  • Jennifer Fyler, MD

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  • Ari Kriegsman, MD FASAM

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    Ari Kriegsman, MD FASAM 

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  • Elizabeth Langmore-Avila, D.O., M.A., R-DMT

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    Elizabeth Langmore-Avila, D.O., M.A., R-DMT

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  • Talia Singer鈥慍lark, MD

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  • Sara Schlotterbeck, MD

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We extend our sincere gratitude to all newly certified physicians for strengthening BHN’s capacity to deliver high quality, equitable, and compassionate addiction care.

Learn More & Get Care 

BHN provides a comprehensive continuum of care for adults seeking treatment and long-term recovery from substance use disorders. Our approach integrates mental health support, gender-specific programming, and trauma-informed services to create a safe, empowering environment where individuals can heal and thrive. 


Learn more about BHN Addiction and Recovery programs on our website. To make a referral contact our intake team by or calling 413-301-WELL (9355). 

BHN Addiction & Recovery Programs

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