Dr. Vicki Berkus Named Remuda Ranch at The Meadows Senior Fellow
We are pleased to announce that Vicki Berkus, MD, Ph.D., CEDS, has been named a Senior Fellow for Remuda Ranch at The Meadows. She will be instrumental in assisting Remuda Ranch’s efforts to maintain it’s treatment programs at the cutting-edge of eating disorder care. Dr. Berkus will also share her knowledge and expertise with patients and provide training for the therapeutic staff. In her previous role as Medical Services Advisor at Remuda Ranch, Dr. Berkus served as a consultant, speaker, and general advocate for continued excellence in the treatment of eating disorders. Dr. Berkus specializes in adolescent and adult psychiatry, eating disorders full spectrum, and sports psychiatry. She has served as president of the International Association of Eating Disorders Professionals (iaedp), holds eating disorders certification (CEDS) through iaedp and is a current board member and head of the iaedp education committee. Dr. Berkus is active in promoting certification and education in the field of eating disorders for professionals. Her memberships include the Academy for Eating Disorders (AED), The American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM), The American Society of Bariatric Medicine (ASBP) and the International Society for Sports Psychiatry (ISSP). She has authored numerous articles as well as the highly acclaimed book 10 Commitments to Mental Fitness. Remuda Ranch at The Meadows Executive Director, Buck Runyan says, Dr. Berkus is a wonderful addition to the Remuda Ranch Team: Dr. Berkus and I have worked closely for several years together on the iaedp Board of Directors. It has been a pleasure to observe that she is highly regarded for her medical knowledge and most especially for her patient care focus. In numerous circumstances, Dr. Berkus has consistently exhibited the highest caliber of thoughtfulness and professionalism. These personal qualities exemplify the standards Remuda Ranch is known for. We are fortunate to have such a trusted professional and strong advocate for eating disorder treatment and women’s health awareness on our team of Senior Fellows.” As part of her role as Senior Fellow, Dr. Berkus will work closely with Remuda Ranch at The Meadows Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Patricia Kirby and her staff to continually improve the medical
services we offer to patients and families. She also plans to continue to develop specific programs and workshops on women's issues such as aging and body image, binge eating, and maintaining wellness at any age. Dr. Berkus says she’s excited about working with the team: “I couldn’t be more pleased with the opportunity to expand my role at Remuda Ranch as a Senior Fellow. I look forward continuing to work with staff and patients through the many levels of treatment that ultimately lead to recovery. And, I’m looking forward to working with Jessica Setnick and Dr. Eagan to help continue to bring the latest, proven treatment methods to Remuda Ranch.”