Eric Weintraub

Eric Weintraub, MD, is a Professor in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Maryland School of Medicine. He serves as Division Head for Alcohol & Drug Abuse, Acting Division Head for Adult Psychiatry, and Associate Director at the Kahlert Institute for Addiction Medicine. Additionally, he is the Medical Director of the Maryland Addiction Consultation Service, focusing on expanding access to opioid use disorder (OUD) treatment through telemedicine.

• University of Maryland, College Park (BA, Political Science, 1980)
• University of Maryland School of Medicine (MD, 1986)
• University of Maryland Medical Center (Psychiatry Residency, 1986-1990)

Dr. Weintraub specializes in Addiction Psychiatry and General Psychiatry. His work emphasizes Medications for OUD (MOUD), telemedicine implementation in rural areas, and integrated care models for substance use and mental health. He has pioneered low-threshold MOUD programs via telehealth, addressing barriers like rural healthcare access and post-incarceration treatment continuity.

His recent publications highlight telemedicine-driven OUD treatment in underserved populations, including rural detention centers during the pandemic. Awards include the Robert Wood Johnson Clinical Scholar, multiple teaching awards, and recognition for public service in combating the opioid crisis.

• 1994 Clinical Medical Student Teacher of the Year Award
• 1995 Nancy C.A. Roeske Award
• 1997 AOA National Medical Honor Society Award
• 2019 Community STARS Award
• 2022 Health Care Hero Community Service Award

Dr. Weintraub leads grants totaling over $15 million from agencies like NIH/NIDA and the Foundation for Opioid Response Efforts. These fund telemedicine initiatives in rural corrections, primary care integration, and hybrid mobile programs. His work bridges clinical practice, policy advocacy, and media engagement on opioid crisis solutions.