Dr. Michael J. Kittay, MD

Harvard Trained Psychiatrist: Psychiatry & Addiction Medicine

Dr Kittay is a Harvard trained psychiatrist and psychopharmacologist who specializes in treating psychiatric illnesses as well as alcohol and drug addictions. His training has helped him develop a unique understanding of the interrelationships of psychiatry, addiction and medicine, and the insight and skill to provide his patient’s unsurpassed compassionate care.

Dr Kittay received his medical degree with honors from New York University School of Medicine and later completed programs in general psychiatry and medical psychiatry at Harvard University. His interest in the interplay of psychiatry and addictions culminated in him becoming board certified in addiction medicine.

Harvard University Psychiatrist

• Adult, Medical & Hospital Psychiatry Residency
• Brigham and Women’s Hospital, Harvard affiliated Teaching Hospitals, Medical Psychiatry – Senior Psychiatric Resident
• Boston Veterans Hospital System, Harvard affiliated teaching Hospitals – Chief Resident – Consultation/Liaison Medical Psychiatry

Board of Addiction Medicine

American Board of Addiction Medicine physicians have demonstrated competency and clinical judgment, skills and attitudes essential for the delivery of excellent patient care” in the science and treatment of alcohol and substance use disorders as they relate to: Internal Medicine, Family Medicine, Emergency Medicine, Preventive Medicine, Obstetrics & Gynecology, Pediatrics, Surgery, and Psychiatry.

Addiction Medicine Specialist

• Board Certified by the American Board of Addiction Medicine
• Member of the American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Dr. Kittay’s Addiction Practice Meets the Standard of Care recognized by:

• The American Society of Addiction Medicine Level of Care Criteria
• National Institute of Drug Abuse Standards for Alcohol and Substance Abuse and Dependency Practice Guidelines
• Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration Practice Recommendations