Dr. David K. is a dual board-certified physician in Addiction Medicine and Anesthesiology, with extensive experience spanning addiction treatment, pain management, anesthesiology, and clinical education. He currently serves as the Medical Director of Addiction Medicine at Meridian Behavioral Healthcare in Gainesville and Lake City, Florida, where he leads multidisciplinary teams providing care for individuals with substance use disorders. In this role, he supervises several APRNs, overseeing patient management in detoxification, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), primary care integration, and crisis stabilization programs. In addition, Dr. David K. serves as the Medical Director of KED Plasma Center in Gainesville, Florida, where he supervises nurses and medical specialists, ensuring adherence to FDA standards, quality assurance protocols, and patient safety. His prior experience includes serving as a Pain Management Physician and Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the Malcom Randall VA Medical Center, where he trained residents in advanced anesthetic procedures, regional blocks, and perioperative care. Areas of Expertise: • Addiction Medicine • Pain Management • Anesthesiology • Behavioral Health Integration • Detoxification & MAT Programs • Laboratory & Quality Management • Clinical Supervision • Medical Education Philosophy of Collaboration: Dr. David K. approach to collaboration centers on communication, mutual respect, and evidence-based decision-making. He believes that strong partnerships between physicians, nurse practitioners, and allied health professionals lead to improved patient outcomes and more cohesive clinical environments. By fostering mentorship, professional growth, and a shared commitment to compassionate care, Dr. David K. strives to build collaborative teams that deliver safe, effective, and patient-centered treatment across all care settings.

Board Certifications

Anesthesiology

Additional Certifications

Addiction Medicine