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Dr. Patrick Marshalek is an Associate Professor at the West Virginia University School of Medicine, with appointments in the Department of Behavioral Medicine and Psychiatry, Rockefeller Neuroscience Institute, and Department of Neuroscience. He specializes in psychiatry, substance use disorders, and chronic pain management, providing clinical services at Ruby Memorial Hospital and Chestnut Ridge Hospital while leading initiatives in opioid prescribing education and telemedicine expansion.
- MD, West Virginia University (2006)
Dr. Marshalek’s research focuses on opioid addiction epidemiology, medication-assisted treatment, and pain management, with recent work addressing civil commitment policies, multimodal therapies, and healthcare disparities in Appalachia. His publications emphasize clinical outcomes, comorbid conditions, and healthcare access innovations.
Recent publications (2015–2025) span opioid use disorder, ketamine antidepressants, perinatal care, and patient discharge practices. Awards include the Dorfman Journal Paper Award and multiple departmental honors for teaching and research excellence.
- Outstanding Faculty Award (2012)
- Chairman’s Commonwealth Award (2013)
- Chairman’s Research Award (2016)
- Dorfman Journal Paper Award (2016)
Dr. Marshalek leads the Geriatric Unit, directs Electroconvulsive Therapy (ECT) and Pain Research Management, and serves on committees for clinical quality improvement, promotion, and medical student education. His work integrates clinical practice, research, and policy reform to address the opioid crisis.
