Intro
Dr. Lisa Tomsak is a highly esteemed addiction medicine specialist with over 26 years of dedicated experience in the field. Renowned for her compassionate approach and evidence-based practices, Dr. Tomsak has significantly impacted the lives of countless individuals struggling with substance use disorders. Her extensive experience equips her with a deep understanding of the complexities of addiction. Dr. Tomsak is not only a practitioner but also an educator. Her commitment to personalized care and her ability to integrate innovative treatment modalities make her a trusted and respected figure in the realm of addiction medicine.
Education
07/1986 - 05/1990
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
University of Health Sciences - College of Osteopathic Medicine
Kansas City, MO
08/1982 - 05/1986
Bachelor of Science in Biology
Summa Cum Laude
Wilkes-College
Wilkes- Barre, PA
08/1979 - 06/1982
High School Graduate with Honors
Dallas High School
Dallas, PA
Training
07/1991 - 09/1994
Resident - Internal Medicine
Geisinger Medical Center
Danville, PA
07/1990 - 06/1991
Osteopathic Rotating Internship
Community Hospital of Lancaster
Lancaster, PA
Experience
10/2024 - present
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (South Coast Behavioral Health)
Oklahoma City, OK
- Oversee medical detox/residential/PHP/IOP programs
08/2024 - present
Chief Medical Officer
Aliya Health Group - (All Portfolios)
05/2024 - present
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (Vogue Recovery Center)
Phoenix, AZ
- Oversee medical detox/residential, PHP/IOP/OP programs
Experience (cont.)
05/2023 - 01/2025
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (Malibu Recovery Center)
Studio City, CA
- Oversee PHP/IOP/OP programs
02/2023 - present
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (Footprints to Recovery)
Hamilton, NJ
- Oversee PHP/IOP/OP and Primary MH programs
01/2023 - present
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (Footprints to Recovery)
Elgin, IL
- Oversee medical detox, residential, PHP/IOP/OP programs
12/2022 - present
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (Footprints to Recovery)
Centennial, CO
- Oversee medical detox, residential, PHP/IOP/OP programs
11/2022 - present
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (Vogue Recovery Center)
Las Vegas, NV
- Oversee medical detox, residential, PHP/IOP/OP programs
Experience (cont.)
04/2022 - 01/2025
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (Vogue Recovery Center)
Tarzana, CA
- Oversee medical detox and residential SUD treatment for a 11 bed freestanding treatment facility
10/2016 - present
Medical Director
Aliya Health Group - (Royal Life Centers)
Palm Springs FL
- Oversee medical detox services in free standing center in Pahokee FL (10/2016 - 12/2017)
- Oversee medical care in the Residential PHP program in West Palm Beach FL (10/2016 - 02/2017)
- Oversee medical care in the PHP/IOP program in Delray Beach FL (10/2016 - 04/2018)
- Supervise PA-Cs and ARNPs and oversee overall medical care in detox, residential and PHP/IOP programs in Tacoma WA, Spokane WA and Prescott AZ (10/2016 - present)
- Oversee medical care in PHP/IOP program at The Heavenly Center, Studio City CA (08/2020 - 09/2022)
- Oversee medical detox and residential levels of care and supervise PA-Cs and ARNPs at The Best Detox, West Palm Beach, FL (02/01/2021 - 02/01/2022)
- Oversee medical care in PHP/IOP program and supervise PA-Cs and ARNPs at The Beaches, Lantana FL (02/01/2021 - 07/01/2022)
Experience (cont.)
03/2010 - 09/2016
Medical Director
Choices Outpatient Drug and Alcohol Treatment Program
Kingston, PA
- Provide Buprenorphine Maintenance therapy for 100 clients
- Responsible for all administrative duties required as the Medical Director
04/2004 - 09/2016
Medical Director
Choices Recovery Program Methadone Treatment Center
Wilkes-Barre, PA
- Provide Methadone Maintenance Therapy for 300 clients
- Provide Methadone Maintenance Therapy for pregnant clients, including pregnant incarcerated clients
- Responsible for all administrative duties required as the Medical Director
07/2001 - 03/2010
Partner and Associate - Internal Medicine
Linden Medical Group
Plains, PA
10/2000 - 09/2016
Medical Director
Choices Drug and Alcoholatient Treatment Program
Kingston, PA
- Responsible for overseeing the medical detoxification of patients from alcohol, opiates, and benzodiazepines
- Responsible for overseeing the medical needs ofatient rehabilitation patients
- Responsible for all administrative duties required as the Medical Director
Experience (cont.)
01/1999 - 09/2016
Medical Director
Pringle Street and Lattimer ICF/MR Group Homes
Step By Step
Wilkes- Barre, PA
09/1999 - 07/2001
Senior Associate and Medical Director
Internal Medicine
Eagle Medical Group
Wyoming, PA
03/1997 - 09/1999
Associate Physician
Occupational Medicine
Geisinger Care Works
Wilkes-Barre, PA
09/1995 - 03/1997
Associate Physician
Internal Medicine
Geisinger Medical Group
Valley Medical Building
Wilkes-Barre, PA
09/1994 - 07/1995
Associate Physician
Internal Medicine
Geisinger Medical Group
Kistler Clinic, Wilkes Barre PA
Teaching
07/2011 - 9/2016
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Addiction Medicine
The Commonwealth Medical College
Scranton, PA
10/2000 - 9/2016
Residency Preceptor
Addiction Medicine
The Wright Center Family Medicine Residency Program
Kingston, PA
05/2010 - 05/2012
Adjunct Clinical Faculty
Psychiatry / Addiction Medicine
Penn State College of Medicine
Hershey, PA
Licenses
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
07/21/1992 - present
State of Florida
08/24/2016 - present
State of Washington
12/13/2016 - present
State of Indiana
4/19/2017 - present
State of Arizona
6/23/2017 - present
State of California
01/09/2021 - present
State of Colorado
5/11/2022 - present
State of Nevada
6/14/2022 - present
State of New Jersey
8/1/2022 - present
State of Illinois
10/4/2022 - present
State of Oklahoma
2/16/2024 - present
Certifications
Diplomate
American Board of Internal Medicine
12/31/2017
Board Certified Addiction Medicine
American Board of Preventative Medicine
01/01/2018
American Osteopathic Association
Manipulative Medicine Oral Boards
06/1991
Pennsylvania State License
Written Boards
06/1991
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Part I
06/1998
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Part II
03/1990
National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners
Part III
02/1991
Organizations
American College of Physicians
Elected Member 1997
American Society of Addiction Medicine
Member since 2000
Honors
Medical School
- Psi Sigma Alpha
- National Osteopathic Honor Society
- Scholastic Achievement Award
- Graduated 3rd in class of 130
College
- Dean's List 8 semesters
- Sigma Xi - Research Society
- Charles B. Reif Scholarship Recipient
- Senior Biology Award