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Independent Substance Use Evaluations & Medical Consulting

Board-certified addiction medicine physician providing independent evaluations and medical consulting for legal, professional, and administrative matters.

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Physician-Led. Independent. Evidence-Based.

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Who We Work With

We provide independent medical evaluation and consulting services for professionals and organizations requiring objective medical input related to substance use. Services are provided in Florida, where Dr. Viel is licensed. We work with attorneys, organizations, and professionals seeking clear, well-supported medical opinions grounded in clinical expertise and ethical standards.

  • Attorneys and legal professionals

  • Employers and organizations addressing impairment concerns

  • Professional licensing or oversight entities

  • Programs or organizations requiring independent medical review

Scope of Services

We provide independent evaluations and medical consulting related to substance use, impairment, and risk, with a focus on clarity, objectivity, and defensibility.

Independent Evaluations

  • Substance use and impairment risk assessments

  • Fitness-for-duty and return-to-work evaluations

  • Evaluations for legal, administrative, or professional purposes

  • Written reports suitable for legal or administrative review

Case Review & Medical Opinion

  • Review of medical records and documentation

  • Independent medical opinion on substance use–related issues

  • Consultation with attorneys or organizations regarding case-specific questions

Toxicology & Laboratory Interpretation

  • Interpretation of drug and alcohol testing results

  • Review of complex or disputed toxicology findings

  • Clinical context and explanation of results

Case-Based Consultation

  • Consultation on active legal or administrative matters

  • Guidance on substance use–related risk, impairment, and decision-making

  • Support for understanding clinical implications in complex cases

Independent, Clinically Grounded Medical Opinion

These services are distinct from treatment and are structured to provide independent, objective medical input.

Evaluations and opinions are based on clinical expertise in addiction medicine, with attention to the medical, behavioral, and contextual factors relevant to each case.

Our role is to provide clear, well-reasoned medical perspectives to support informed decision-making.

Professional Standards

-Independent and non-treatment in nature

-Conducted by a board-certified addiction medicine physician

-Structured to withstand regulatory, legal, and ethical scrutiny

-Focused on clarity, documentation, and defensibility

-Guided by objective, unbiased medical judgment

-No treatment or prescribing provided through consulting services

-No guarantees of outcomes or determinations

-Compensation not tied to case results

-Not structured as a high-volume or automated service

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Dr. Stephen Viel

Services are provided by Dr. Stephen Viel MD, a board-certified physician in both Addiction Medicine and Emergency Medicine, with extensive experience in clinical care, medical leadership, and healthcare operations.

Dr. Viel brings a pragmatic, patient-centered approach informed by years of frontline emergency medicine practice and community-based addiction care.

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Engagement Models

Services may be structured based on the needs of each case or organization and may include:

Case-Specific Evaluation

Independent evaluation and report for a defined legal or administrative matter.

Record Review & Medical Opinion

Targeted review and analysis of medical records, documentation, or toxicology results, with independent medical opinion provided as appropriate.

Ongoing Case Consultation

Availability for consultation over the course of an active matter, including discussion of findings, interpretation, and case-specific questions.

Additional Services

Additional services may be provided based on the needs of a specific case or matter, including expanded review or other physician involvement as appropriate.

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If you’d like to discuss a case or determine whether services may be appropriate, you may schedule a call directly with Dr. Viel using the calendar.

Prefer Email? Send Dr. Viel and email at Stephen.Viel@ShorelineMAT.com.

Frequently Asked Questions

The following questions address common considerations related to independent substance use evaluations and medical consulting. Given the variability across legal and professional matters, services are tailored to the specific context of each case.

  • Yes. These services are provided independently and are separate from any treatment relationship. To preserve independence and avoid conflicts of interest, treatment or prescribing is not provided for individuals who are evaluated through these services.

  • Requests may come from attorneys, organizations, professional entities, or other parties seeking objective medical input related to substance use, impairment, or risk.

  • What types of evaluations are performed?

  • Yes. Services may include review of medical records, documentation, and drug or alcohol testing results, with interpretation provided in appropriate clinical context.

  • Yes. Written reports may be provided depending on the nature of the engagement and are structured to support administrative or legal review as appropriate.

  • Yes. Consultation and communication with attorneys may be provided as part of case-related work, depending on the needs of the matter.

  • Services are provided in Florida, where Dr. Viel is licensed.

  • Additional services may be available depending on the needs of a case or matter. Please contact us to discuss specific circumstances.

Independent Evaluation & Consulting Services
Physician-led, non-treatment services provided for legal, employment, administrative, and compliance-related matters.

All services offered on this page are independent and non-treatment in nature. Engagement does not establish an ongoing physician-patient relationship. Services are conducted remotely unless otherwise specified.

For treatment services or clinical care, please visit the Shoreline Medical Addiction Treatment website.

You can reach Dr. Viel directly by email at Stephen.Viel@ShorelineMAT.com.

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