Our History
In 1991, an excited college freshman wanted to embark in the field of neuroscience. He would then go to medical school and train in multiple disciplines and travel to hospitals around the world. After having published in several peer-reviewed medical journals, becoming an executive at a multi-hospital conglomerate, working in Emergency Rooms across the nation, and starting his own primary care practice, Dr. Darji returned to his roots of neuroscience and decided to achieve board-certification in Addiction Medicine.
Over the last several years, Dr. Darji has helped hundreds of patients win their personal war against the disease of addiction. Driven by science, motivated by compassion, and believing that anyone can overcome addiction, Dr. Darji created a concierge-level practice focused exclusively on patients suffering from the disease of addiction.
All our physicians are authorized by the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) to treat opioid dependency with buprenorphine. Click here to view the SAMHSA Buprenorphine Treatment Physician Locator. Learn more about our competitive rates.
Forsyth Country, GA - Business Licences: L201601026
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Your Professional Team
Jay Darji, M.D.
chief Medical officer - physician
Jay Darji, M.D., ABAM, ABFM, FASAM
Dr. Darji is double board-certified and has almost 20 years of experience treating patients with various types of substance use disorders. His services and expertise are sought across the country and he carries licenses in multiple states. He often gives lectures to medical students, residents, and physicians on the neurobiology of addiction and shares his wisdom and knowledge with his patients directly. He has published in peer-reviewed medical journals throughout his career and has held executive level positions in multiple organizations. He also has extensive experience in emergency medicine which gives him an even greater perspective into addiction medicine as he has often treated overdoses and complications related to addiction as a disease in the emergency setting. He also serves as the Medical Director for The Carter Treatment Center in Georgia. Driven by compassion and a dedication to excellence, Dr. Darji started The Darji Clinic to give patients a concierge level service for substance use disorders.
Education
St. George's University
M.D, School of Medicine, 2002
University of Alabama at Birmingham
B.S., Neuroscience, 1996
Certifications & Affiliations
• American Society of Addiction Medicine, Fellow
• Board-Certified in Addiction Medicine
• Board-Certified in Family Medicine
Licenses
• Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, Minnesota, Montana
Poonam Patel, MSN, FNP
CLINICAL DIRECTOR - NURSE PRACTITIONER
Poonam Patel, MSN, FNP
Poonam Patel grew up in Houston, TX and received her Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing in 2010 from the University of Illinois at Chicago. While in college, Poonam was actively involved in various volunteer projects as a member of the Texas Nursing Student Association (TNSA). She later worked in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) in the San Francisco/Bay Area as an RN where she took care of critically ill patients including those who suffered from life-threatening overdoses. Poonam earned her Masters Degree in Nursing from the University of Cincinnati and was certified as a Family Nurse Practitioner by the American Academy of Nurse Practitioners in 2016. After an extensive interview process, she joined the Darji Clinic in early 2019 and took a leadership position as the Clinical Director. She believes in being a patient advocate and has helped hundreds of patients overcome their battle with substance use disorders.
Education
University of Cincinnati, Ohio: M.S.N., Family Nurse Practitioner, 2016
University of Illinois at Chicago: B.S., Nursing, 2010
Texas Southern University: B.S., Biology, 2008
Activities & Affiliations
American Society of Addiction Medicine, Member
License
Georgia
Thomas Savel, M.D.
Physician
Tom Savel, M.D.
Dr. Savel and Dr. Darji met in 2000 as they worked together at an internet startup that was geared towards delivering the best medical content online. They continued their friendship and work spirit together for many years. He joined Dr. Darji at The Darji Clinic because he also believes that the patient who suffers from addiction need not go through this disease alone. Dr. Savel has clinical training in family medicine and general surgery, and he maintains an active medical license in Georgia and New York State. Additionally, Dr. Savel is a graduate of CDC's Public Health Informatics Fellowship Program.
Education
Mount Sinai School of Medicine
M.D., 1995
Wesleyan University
B.A., Psychology, 1991
Activities & Affiliations
• American Society of Addiction Medicine, Member
• American Medical Informatics Association, Member
Licenses
• Georgia, New York State
Daniel Hegarty, M.D.
Physician
Dan Hegarty, M.D.
Dr. Hegarty and Dr. Darji met in 2006 while working together in emergency rooms in Alabama. They often treated many patients in the ER who suffered from addiction. As Dr. Darji embarked on creating The Darji Clinic, Dr. Hegarty became the second physician to join the practice. Practicing in Alabama near his home, Dr. Hegarty has treated hundreds of patients who suffer from opioid use disorder. Patients often comment on his excellent bedside manner and his willingness to go above and beyond for them.
Education
Ross University School of Medicine
M.D., 2002
UNIVERSITY
B.A., Politicial Science, 1999
Activities & Affiliations
• ASAM
Licenses
• Alabama