Dr. Adam Abodeely MD, MBA, FACS, FASCRS is a double Board-Certified Surgeon specializing in gastrointestinal diseases and cancer and founder & CEO of Adirondack Gastrointestinal & Colorectal Surgery LLC. Realizing the benefits of cannabis for patients with such ailments, Dr. Abodeely expanded his medical cannabis practice to include patients with a variety of medical ailments and has treated thousands of patients utilizing cannabis-based therapies.
Dr. Abodeely is a thought leader in the cannabis industry specializing in plant-based science, education, and therapies. He is also the CEO & Cofounder of Coral Cove Wellness Resort, a cannabis-centric health and wellness resort in Jamaica. He has given several national presentations to a variety of audiences and provides consultations on various aspects of medical cannabis including product development and formulation as well as educational support and business development. He has authored a book titled “A Surgeon’s Perspective on the Science & Truth of Cannabis” and has published in several peer reviewed surgical journals. As former Chief Medical Officer & Director of Education for the Cannabinoid Industry Association (CBDIA) and Cannabinoid Medicine Studies (CMS) he has developed educational platforms on the science and applications of cannabinoids. He serves as the Chairman of the education committee and the dispensary review committee for the Association of Cannabis Specialists. He is dedicated to advancing the science and education of plant and cannabinoid-based therapies. Adam has been working with the University of Mississippi on the development and commercialization of a novel way to diagnose gastrointestinal disease looking at specific markers of the endocannabinoid system. Dr Abodeely has a special interest in formulating products which capture the unique benefits of cannabinoids, terpenes and other natural ingredients to provide optimal synergy and interaction with the human endocannabinoid system.
