Our Story
A Timeline
1994 [Israel] The world’s first medical unit dedicated to treating opioid dependency in an ICU
1995 [Italy] Dr. Waismann treats 300 patients in 3 days in Operation Hope effort
1997 [Israel] The first int’l ANR workshop is attended by doctors from around the world
1997 [Australia] Dr. Waismann gives a lecture at the Australian Ministry of Health
1998 [Germany] Dr. Waismann presents at the 10th European Congress of Anesthesiology
1998 [Indonesia] Dr. Waismann is honored by the Indonesian Minister of Health
2000 [United States] Dr. Waismann chosen as visiting professor by Texas Tech Anesthesiology Dept
2000 [Indonesia] Dr. Waismann meets with President Megawati to discuss her support of ANR
2000 [Kazakhstan] Dr. Waismann meets with officials from the Ministry of Health
2001 [Switzerland] Dr. Waismann meets with the World Health Organization rep for Southeast Asia
2002 [India] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Center in Jalandhar in the state of Punjab
2006 [Belgium] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Support Center in Brussels
2006 [Israel] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Center in Ashkelon, just south of Tel Aviv
2008 [Romania] Dr. Waismann is honored by the Mayor of Voluntari and given the key to the city
2012 [Switzerland] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Center at Interlaken Hospital
2016 [Georgia] Dr. Waismann opens an ANR Center in Tbilisi, the capital city of Georgia
2019 [United States] The first American ANR Clinic opens in southwest Florida
CONFRONTING THE OPIOID CRISIS
Dr. Waismann’s Story
Born in Brazil, Dr. Waismann initially started his medical career as a surgeon and trauma specialist. Later he added to his training intensive care management.
More Info.ON OPIOID ADDICTION...
There is no magic involved. I am telling anyone willing to listen or prepared to take the time to understand - heroin addiction, morphine addiction, methadone addiction are all identical central nervous system disorders that are reversible. Totally! Almost instantly!DR ANDRE WAISMANN DIRECTOR AND FOUNDING PRINCIPAL
