Dr. Eugene Santillano, MD, is a dual board-certified physician in Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine who is the CEO and founder of Addiction Change Experts. He is known for developing and implementing outpatient addiction treatment programs, particularly for indigent care, and is a strong advocate for Medication-Assisted Treatment (MAT) in primary and urgent care settings. He is also a community change leader in Santa Cruz County.

Dual board certification: He is certified in both Family Medicine and Addiction Medicine.

Addiction expertise: He has over two decades of experience in comprehensive medical care and is a passionate advocate for integrating MAT into various care settings.

Leadership: He serves as the CEO and founder of Addiction Change Experts and was the President of the CAFP local chapter for Santa Cruz, Monterey, and San Benito counties.

Community focus: Since 2015, he has been instrumental in developing addiction treatment programs within indigent care clinics and is dedicated to building community partnerships to provide accessible care.