Dr. Ebenezer Aluma, PhD, PA, is an accomplished and dedicated Physician Assistant with a wealth of experience in both clinical and educational domains. He holds NCCPA certification and is licensed to practice in Ohio, where he has achieved board certification in psychiatry, establishing an impressive track record in patient care. Dr. Aluma's commitment to his field extends to his noteworthy accomplishments as a published author and a former professor in the biological sciences, where he imparted knowledge in a wide range of undergraduate courses and conducted impactful research.
Since 2020, as the owner of Fresh Start Behavioral Health Inc., Dr. Aluma expertly combines his proficiency in psychiatry and addiction medicine to offer outpatient psychiatry care within community mental health settings. His specialization lies in tending to acute and chronically mentally ill psychiatric patients, overseeing medication management for patients across all age groups and acuity levels. His expertise in addiction medicine encompasses the evaluation and treatment of chronic and acute cases, utilizing various modalities such as buprenorphine products, naltrexone products, and acamprosate.
Dr. Aluma's exceptional skill set encompasses a diverse range of critical attributes crucial to his success as a healthcare professional. His sharp critical thinking enables him to adeptly navigate complex medical scenarios, make informed decisions, and deliver optimal care to his patients. Furthermore, his exceptional abilities in patient rapport and assessment establish trust and facilitate effective communication, ensuring comprehensive and patient-centered healthcare delivery.
With an extensive tenure at medical centers in Dayton and Chillicothe, Ohio, Dr. Aluma has demonstrated unwavering dedication to the field of psychiatric care. Serving as the lead Physician Assistant, he provides acute inpatient psychiatry care and consultative treatment programs. His responsibilities extend to overseeing a unique hybrid psychiatry/geriatric/nursing home unit, where he takes on a central role in the medical management of complex patients. Dr. Aluma's diverse experiences, spanning from academia to clinical practice, underscore his multifaceted talents and steadfast commitment to enhancing the realms of healthcare and education