Background
Dr. Alexander Scheuermann serves as Medical Director with primary clinical leadership responsibility at RECO Island. His 20+ years of cross-specialty experience — psychiatry, neurology, internal medicine, and emergency medicine — is exactly the foundation medical detox demands. Detox patients present medical complications routinely, and Dr. Scheuermann is one of the rare clinicians equipped to handle psychiatric, neurological, and acute medical concerns with equal competence.
He maintains active hospital affiliations with Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Broward Health Coral Springs, providing the continuity with acute medical practice that complex detox cases sometimes require.
Approach to Care
Dr. Scheuermann's medical leadership at RECO Island is grounded in the reality that detox isn't just a psychiatric or addiction-medicine event — it's often a full-body medical event for patients with significant substance use histories. His approach takes that seriously. Cardiac monitoring, hepatic function, electrolyte management, and seizure prevention all run through his clinical thinking, alongside the psychiatric and addiction-medicine considerations.
He is dedicated to individualized, evidence-based detox protocols that support both safe withdrawal and the foundation for long-term recovery. His emergency medicine background gives him the clinical reflexes to manage complications quickly when they arise.
Education & Credentials
Dr. Scheuermann earned his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine degree from Nova Southeastern University College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2005. He is board-certified in psychiatry, specializing in addiction medicine, and maintains hospital affiliations with Boca Raton Regional Hospital and Broward Health Coral Springs.
What to Expect
RECO Island patients can expect Dr. Scheuermann's medical leadership to translate into a detox program that takes the full medical picture seriously. He'll evaluate not just substance use history but cardiac risk, hepatic function, neurological status, and any pre-existing conditions. His emergency medicine background means complications are managed promptly and confidently.
