Medical Director
George M. Bright, M.D.
Recently designated an expert on ADHD by the American Medical Association, Dr. Bright is a graduated from the University of Texas, Southwestern Medical School. Following three years of practice in pediatric and adolescent medicine in the United States Air Force, Dr. Bright completed a Fellowship in Adolescent Medicine at Harvard University Medical School.
Shortly after arriving in Richmond, Virginia, Dr. Bright established the Adolescent Medicine Program at the Medical of Virginia (now the Virginia Commonwealth University Medical Center). As an Associate Professor with VCU, Dr. Bright taught courses about licit and illicit drug use to local educators.
In addition to creating Blackwater Outdoor Experiences, Dr. Bright also started the first Adolescent Health Center in Richmond, VA in 1980. Today, his concept has developed into the Adolescent Health Center USA.
In addition to his practice, Dr. Bright is a high sought after speaker. Dr. Bright travels throughout the country to speak with physicians about ADHD and its relationship to substance abuse.