Stefan G. Kertesz, MD, MSc
Dr. Kertesz is an Assistant Professor at University of Alabama, Birmingham. As a CARE Fellow Dr. Kertesz developed and submitted a NIDA K23 career development proposal, which was subsequently funded to investigate drug abuse in homeless persons. He has subsequently received independent funding for drug abuse research from NIDA (R01) and the VA.
Medical School: Harvard Medical School
Residency: Beth Israel Deaconness Medical Center
Additional Pre-Fellowship Training and Experience:
- Medical Staff, Boston Medical Center, Boston, MA
- Staff Physician, Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program, Inc, Boston, MA
Fellowship Mentor: Jeffrey H. Samet, MD, MA, MPH
Research Projects:
- Homeless health and addictions services
Fellowship Related Publications:
- Kertesz SG, Larson MJ, Cheng DM, Tucker JA, Winter M, Mullins A, Saitz R, Samet JH. Need and non-need factors associated with addiction treatment utilization in a cohort of homeless and housed urban poor. Med Care. 2006;44(3):225-233
- Kertesz SG, Larson MJ, Horton NJ, Winter M, Saitz R, Samet JH. Homeless chronicity and health-related quality of life trajectories among adults with addictions. Med Care. 2005;43:574-585
- Kertesz SG, Horton NJ, Friedmann PD, Saitz R, Samet JH. Slowing the revolving door: stabilization programs reduce homeless persons’ substance use after detoxification. J Subst Abuse Treat. 2003;24:197-207.
Grants: Homeless Persons’ Use of Addiction Treatment Services (K23 DA015487-01; 12/02-8/08; $849,516)
Current Positions:
- Assistant Professor, University of Alabama at Birmingham
- Medical Staff, Cooper Green Hospital, Birmingham, AL
- Medical Staff, Medical and Dental Staff of the University of Alabama Health System, Birmingham, AL
- Physician Staff, Birmingham Health Care for the Homeless, Birmingham, AL
