Mohit Chatpar, DO
Dr. Mohit Chhatpar, D.O., is board-certified in family medicine and osteopathic manipulative treatment and a current Addiction Medicine Fellow at Hartford HealthCare in Connecticut. Dedicated to the advancement of addiction treatment, he brings clinical leadership, compassion, and a strong commitment to community-centered medicine. Dr. Chhatpar completed his residency in Rural Family Medicine at Indiana Regional Medical Center, where he served in leadership roles and focused on improving healthcare access for underserved and rural populations. His work includes research and educational initiatives aimed at expanding treatment pathways for patients with substance use disorders and eliminating barriers to care in vulnerable communities. He is board certified in family medicine, osteopathic manipulative therapy, and obesity medicine. He is passionate about addiction medicine, preventive health, physician well-being, and the social drivers of health, and continues to advocate for integrated, accessible, and stigma-free substance use treatment. Outside of clinical work, Dr. Chhatpar is committed to professional mentorship, lifelong learning, and advancing the role of addiction medicine in shaping healthier communities.
Michelle Rodriguez-Aguayo, MD, MPH
With a background in Internal and Preventive Medicine, Michelle is passionate about improving the standard of care for hospitalized patients with substance use disorders. She earned her MD from UCSG in Guayaquil, Ecuador, her MPH from the Yale School of Public Health, and completed her residency at Griffin Hospital in Derby, CT. Now board-certified in both Internal and Preventive Medicine, Michelle currently integrates her clinical work with a passion for medical education. She plans to continue her career in hospital and addiction medicine, focusing also on using quality improvement frameworks to implement better care protocols and reduce in-hospital complications.
Incoming Fellows
Benjamin Thomas, DO
Dr. Thomas received his DO degree from the University of New England College of Osteopathic Medicine and completed his residency in internal medicine at the University of Connecticut in New Britain. He is interested in improving access to comprehensive, compassionate care for people in our community with substance use disorder, as well as improving continuity of care for this population across inpatient, residential, and outpatient settings. In his free time he enjoys pick-up basketball, rock climbing, and hiking with his wife and dog.
Sayeda Basith, MD
Dr. Basith graduated from the Medical University of the Americas and completed her residency in family medicine at Crestwood Medical Center in Huntsville, Alabama. She observed that primary care physicians frequently have limited interaction with patients experiencing substance use disorders, which may perpetuate associated stigma. Her goal is to deliver comprehensive medical care while helping to mitigate this stigma. In her free time, she enjoys traveling and exploring new cities and cuisines.