Dr. M. K. El-Yousef, M.D.

Medical Director
Dr. El-Yousef is a board-certified psychiatrist who specializes in psychopharmacology and addictions. Nationally recognized, Dr. El-Yousef’s initial years in psychiatry were highlighted by academic achievements. His tenure at Vanderbilt University as Assistant Professor of Psychiatry and Instructor of Pharmacology yielded sixty scientific publications.
Dr. El-Yousef is recognized as a true pioneer in the field of psychiatry and addiction medicine. In 1984, Dr. El-Yousef founded Fairwinds Treatment Center. He developed a treatment program that blended a medical psychiatric model with a traditional 12 Step-Johnson model. The program has given Fairwinds a reputation as the area’s foremost “Dual Diagnosis Treatment Center.”
Dr. El-Yousef is also the Medical Director for Neuropsychiatric Specialties. A private Clinic Providing Out-patient services.
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Fairwinds Treatment Center
1569 South Fort Harrison
Clearwater, Florida 33756
Neuropsychiatric Specialties
1555 South Fort Harrison
Clearwater, Florida 33756