Addiction Specialist and Primary Care Physician
Dr. Saltzman realized a calling to medicine during the height of the HIV/AIDS crisis in New York City in the mid-eighties. Prior to entering the field of medicine Dr. Saltzman worked in the music business for record companies and publishers. Moving in the NYC club scene of the nineties, Dr. Saltzman saw many of her friends and colleagues become ill with AIDS. She observed the rampant prejudice and stigma that LGBTQ people and IV drug users suffered, and committed herself to becoming a physician specializing in HIV/AIDS.
Stopping the use of opiates is very difficult, if not impossible without medical intervention. At Midtown Health and Wellness, we help users of opiates recover by providing Suboxone treatment, an innovative medication that can provide immediate results and break the cycle of addiction.
Our care team will be available for you as you get comfortable with the tools of recovery. To be successful over a long period of time, therapy and additional treatment is required. At-home detox is just the first step in recovery. It is important to remember that at-home detox is very different from doing it by yourself.
For users of benzodiazepines, the first stage of recovery requires a controlled detoxification process. At Midtown, we understand that many patients can’t take the time away from family or work to do an inpatient detox. Our at-home detox program will allow you to continue to participate in your day-to-day life without interruption of your work and home life.
Recovery from alcoholism or substance abuse is a long process that is different for every individual. Although everyone’s journey is different, there is one thing everyone has in common – recovery is almost impossible to achieve on your own. Without support from a therapy program, you may struggle through the early challenges of recovery from substance use.
Mental illness affects almost everyone, either directly or through a loved one. At Midtown Health and Wellness, we provide mental health treatment for depression and anxiety, engaging with patients with dignity and respect. Many mental health conditions can be treated in a primary care setting with commonly prescribed medication and recovery can begin very quickly.
At Midtown Health and Wellness, we provide primary care with a focus on individuals that are in recovery or are currently using substances. Long term use of drugs and alcohol can negatively impact one’s physical health and ongoing medical conditions need to be addressed by physicians with experience in addiction and recovery. The physicians at Midtown Health and Wellness will treat you with dignity and respect. We will meet you where you are currently at in your recovery.
“Dr. Dana Jane Saltzman is a fantastic doctor in NYC! She is trustworthy…Every time I see her, she spends time listening to me and…I also trust her referrals.”
– EMILY H.
“Real, down-to-earth, empathetic and no nonsense. It was a rare experience to meet a caregiver that was so knowledgeable and easy to talk with.”
– DON H.
“Dr. Saltzman really got me, understood my issues. She is a great diagnostician and also knows when to refer and who to refer to.”
– M. C.
“I feel really lucky to have found Dr. Saltzman. She really listens, her staff including her PA are amazing…they take time to handle any of your issues.”
– ANA
“Great. Dr. Saltzman listens and uses traditional and preventative methods for maintaining and treating your overall health.”
– VP
“This office is a breath of fresh air. The doctor and her nurse practitioner are authentic, personable and extremely knowledgeable. The staff are excellent. Really on it.”
– RB
We look forward to hearing from you and getting you started on your ultimate treatment plan. Your best life is waiting!