Our Addiction Experts

Dr. Ash Bhatt serves as the Chief Medical Officer of Legacy Healing Center, overseeing the clinical and psychiatric integrity of Legacy’s Boston-based dual-diagnosis and addiction treatment programs. A quintuple board-certified physician, Dr. Bhatt brings unmatched expertise in addiction medicine, psychiatry, brain injury medicine, and co-occurring disorders. His approach blends evidence-based medicine with compassionate, trauma-informed care - ensuring patients in Bostonreceive individualized treatment plans that address both substances use and underlying mental health conditions.

With more than 15 years of clinical leadership across detox, crisis stabilization, inpatient psychiatric care, and residential treatment, Dr. Bhatt ensures the highest standards of safety, quality, and medical excellence. His work is central to Legacy Healing Boston’s mission of providing integrated, whole-person healing for every client.

Marc Effron, Co-Founder and COO of Legacy Healing Center, brings a powerful blend of personal experience, executive leadership, and recovery advocacy to Legacy’s Bostonprograms. Sober since 2008, Marc uses his journey to help shape treatment services that meet the complex needs of individuals managing addiction and dual-diagnosis conditions. His commitment to ethical operations and high-quality clinical care has guided Legacy Healing Center’s growth into Boston, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive support - from detox to long-term mental health stabilization.

Marc’s focus on empowering clients with accountability, resilience, and purpose has made Legacy a trusted name in recovery. His leadership continues to drive innovation, expanding access to transformative care across the region.

Ben Fox is the visionary Co-Founder and CEO of Legacy Healing Center, bringing his passion for ethical, client-centered behavioral health innovation to the state of Boston. With personal recovery dating back to 2009, Ben is driven to create treatment environments that prioritize dignity, trauma-informed care, and comprehensive support for individuals facing addiction and co-occurring mental health disorders. His leadership is instrumental in shaping Legacy Boston’s holistic, evidence-based programs designed to help clients rebuild stability and emotional wellness.

Ben’s mission has always been to build a center he would trust for his own family - focusing on safety, compassion, and long-term healing. Under his guidance, Legacy Healing Bostoncontinues to grow as a trusted resource for recovery in the Midwest.