Objectives:

At the conclusion of this activity, the learner should be able to:

• Identify patients that would potentially benefit from methadone therapy

  List 3 reasons to avoid methadone therapy in certain patients.

  Recall the pathophysiology of methadone and how it differs from other opiates.

Bio:

Timothy Kokanovich

Born and raised in Arizona

Attended the superior state university ( Arizona State University B.S. Medicinal Biochemistry)

Subsequently took his talent to the Harvard of the Caribbean ( St. Georges University)

On the subject of Meth-a-done completed his internal medicine residency in the Meth capital of America San Bernardino County ( Loma Linda University)

He was fortunate to train at the great institution of Mayo Clinic for fellowship

He enjoys spending time with his two ½ year old son and wife along with playing pickleball, canyoneering, rock climbing and spending time outdoors.