Barbara Mendrey, MD

"Barbara Mendrey, MD, is a skilled physician specializing in addiction medicine. For more than ten years, she has helped men and women end their struggles with addictions to alcohol, opioids, and other substances. She provides comprehensive, integrative treatment for addiction to patients at Northshore Family Practice in Bothell, Washington. Dr. Mendrey designs personalized care plans that help patients end their dependence on opioids, alcohol, and benzodiazepine medications. Utilizing clinically proven methods, she medically supervises and eases withdrawal symptoms during detox from addictive substances. Through a partnership with the Coleman Institute, Dr. Mendrey offers accelerated detox programs to qualifying patients. Dr. Mendrey serves as medical director and attending physician at The Clearing, a non-12-step rehab program. She designs detailed recovery support plans for all her patients, recommending both 12-step and non-12-step programs, and mental health services to provide maximum support during the long-term recovery process. Dr. Mendrey obtained her medical degree from the Oregon Health Sciences University School of Medicine in Portland. She completed her residency in family medicine at the University of California, Los Angeles. Since then, Dr. Mendrey has served as director of a health clinic, a birthing center, and an emergency room, and served in the United States Army Reserve, gaining experience in tropical medicine. She is board-certified in family medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine and in addiction medicine by the American Board of Preventive Medicine. Away from the office, Dr. Mendrey enjoys spending time with family, gardening, and skiing."

"The experienced and compassionate team at Northshore Family Practice in Bothell, Washington, is dedicated to providing outstanding treatment to men and women who wish to recover from addiction. The team helps patients who struggle with opioid, alcohol, and benzodiazepine abuse through evidence-based medical treatments and an integrative approach to recovery. Northshore Family Practice offers patients a holistic, whole-person approach to recovery, providing medically supervised detox programs, medication-assisted treatment (MAT), and recovery support. The expert team works with addiction medications like Suboxone®, Vivitrol®, and others to reduce withdrawal symptoms and prevent relapse. Accelerated detox programs are available through a partnership with The Coleman Institute, and recommendations for support groups, counseling, and psychiatric care help patients understand the underlying causes of their addiction and develop healthy coping strategies so they can avoid the urge to use substances. The caring providers at Northshore Family Practice devote ample time to their patients at every visit. Weekend appointments are available for detox services, and the option for telemedicine is provided for patients for whom visiting the clinic presents a hardship. Integrative medical care, including traditional, naturopathic, and alternative practices, enhances the overall health and wellness of patients in recovery. Acute care and management of chronic conditions are provided to patients currently in treatment at Northshore Family Practice. Put an end to the struggle and despair of addiction."