Tara L Andrusiak

Tara L Andrusiak is a qualified Addiction Medicine Physician with extensive experience in various healthcare settings. Currently serving as the Local Department Head for Addiction Medicine Consult Service at Fraser Health Authority since July 2017, Tara provides essential consultations for patients at Royal Columbian Hospital and engages in quality improvement projects. In addition, Tara is the Medical Lead for Post-Graduate Education at Vancouver Coastal Health and holds a clinical instructor position at the University of British Columbia. With a commitment to serving Indigenous populations, Tara has also worked with Vancouver Aboriginal Health Society and Heartwood Treatment Centre for Women. Tara's educational background includes an MD from Western University and an MSc from the University of Toronto, complemented by diverse clinical training, including a fellowship in addiction medicine at St. Paul's Hospital.