Matt Christansen, MD, is the former director of Office of Drug Control Policy plans and directs West Virginia’s efforts in combating the opioid epidemic. He was appointed to this position in October 2020 by Governor Jim Justice. In January 2023 he was appointed to serve as the state’s new health officer. Dr. Christiansen also serves as Associate Professor in the Marshall University Joan C. Edwards School of Medicine, Department of Family and Community Health where he practices primary care and addiction medicine. Prior to his appointment to the Office of Drug Control Policy, Dr. Christiansen was active in treatment of addiction/dependence across the lifespan. He has lectured across the tri-state area on addiction issues from a public health and primary care perspective. Dr. Christiansen earned his medical degree and Master of Public Health degree from Marshall University.
