Professional Overview
Eric Bergersen, PA-C, MHA is a board-certified Physician Assistant specializing in emergency medicine and addiction medicine. He joined Bicycle Health as a medical provider in October 2020 and serves as the Regional Medical Director for Bicycle Health Medical Group, a role he has held since 2020. He operates primarily within the San Francisco Bay Area and is licensed to practice in California (PA54574) and Texas (PA14136).
Educational and Credential Summary
- Master of Science in Health Sciences, George Washington University
- Board Certification, National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants
- Relevant certifications include:
- Pediatric Advanced Life Support (PALS) – American Heart Association (2017–2019)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) – American Heart Association
- Basic Life Support – American Heart Association
- DEA-X Certification – Drug Enforcement Administration
- Current academic credentials include:
- Foundations of Business Learning, Northeastern University (Credential ID 68c30f807470396ab2947f4a, issued Sep 2025)
- Foundations of Responsible AI Learning, Northeastern University (Credential ID 68c2f9e91c3b3672fb10e61b, issued Sep 2025)
Role at Bicycle Health
Eric’s work focuses on expanding access to Medication Assisted Treatment (MAT) for opioid use disorder (OUD) through telehealth platforms, with an emphasis on integrating services into both rural and urban emergency departments where addiction and mental health support are critically needed but often lacking. His clinical expertise involves being the first point of contact for patients dealing with addiction in emergency settings, reflecting his dual specialization.
At Bicycle Health, his responsibilities include:
- Developing clinical partnerships with community emergency departments nationwide
- Contributing to clinical operations that deliver evidence-based, confidential, individualized care for opioid dependence
- Advising and collaborating with interdisciplinary teams to bridge clinical care and technological enhancements aimed at improving patient outcomes
- Supervising clinical care in conjunction with Bicycle Health’s Medical Group under physician oversight (notably supervising physician: Brian Clear, MD, FASAM)
Eric is recognized within Bicycle Health as both a clinical leader and a technical collaborator, noted by colleagues for providing practical clinical input in product and care delivery innovations.
Professional Affiliations
- Society of Emergency Medicine Physician Assistants (SEMPA)
- American Academy of Physician Assistants (AAPA)
- James K. Tolton Society
Awards and Honors
- Emergency Department PA of the Year, 2018
Publications and Thought Leadership
Eric authored a guest blog post titled “The PA Profession: Looking Ahead” for Barton Associates, a leading locum tenens medical recruitment and staffing firm, indicating his engagement with advocacy and thought leadership within the PA community.
While no recent publications or extensive academic articles directly authored by Eric were retrieved, he has been involved in clinical research related to opioid use disorder and telehealth treatment modalities during his tenure at Bicycle Health. He actively engages with scientific and clinical discussions around buprenorphine prescribing practices, health policy, and addiction medicine as evidenced by his public commentary and shared professional content.
Professional Endorsements
- Recognized by engineering leadership at Bicycle Health as a rare clinical professional capable of bridging medical care and technology, aiding in collaborative problem solving with product and engineering teams.
- Commended by peers for being motivated, thorough, inquisitive, and compassionate in patient care, with notable direct patient care skills combined with a strong knowledge base.
Personal and Contact Information
- Location: San Francisco Bay Area
- Languages: English
- Contact phone (via Bicycle Health): (844) 943-2514
- Online professional profile: [LinkedIn – Eric Bergersen](https://www.linkedin.com/in/ericbergersen)
- Bicycle Health team profile: [Eric Bergersen, PA-C](https://www.bicyclehealth.com/team-members/eric-bergersen)
Eric Bergersen represents a seasoned clinical leader with extensive experience in opioid addiction medicine, emergency department operations, and telehealth-enabled treatment delivery. His dual expertise as a clinician and collaborator with technology teams positions him as a key influencer in advancing accessible, evidence-based treatment for opioid use disorder at Bicycle Health, especially within underserved emergency department settings.
