Insights - Cleveland Clinic
Insights - Cleveland Clinic
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dEar CollEagUEs<br />
George e. Tesar, md<br />
Chairman<br />
ClEvElaNd ClINIC dEpartmENt of psyChIatry aNd psyChology 2008<br />
This issue of <strong>Insights</strong> features a sampling of clinical work and research performed by members<br />
of the department of psychiatry and psychology within cleveland clinic’s neurological institute.<br />
Their important work is a reflection of the growth of the department since joining the institute.<br />
Those of you following our progress will recognize the increase in department membership. some<br />
of this represents basic service consolidation. it also reflects an institution-wide recognition that<br />
psychiatry is a key player on the general healthcare team.<br />
Department members serving in the Bariatric and Metabolic Institute (Dr. Leslie Heinberg),<br />
Epilepsy Center (Dr. Robyn Busch), Heart and Vascular Institute (Drs. Michael McKee, Christine<br />
Moravec, Leo Pozuelo and Jianping Zhang), and Sleep Disorders Center (Dr. Kumar Budur)<br />
provide excellent examples of our interdisciplinary teamwork.<br />
Dr. Gregory Collins updates us on the important role of the partial opioid receptor agonistantagonist,<br />
buprenorphine, which has significantly advanced the care of patients with chemical<br />
dependency. The strong reputation of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Rehabilitation is<br />
a distinctive feature of our department. It is one of several centers in the department that<br />
provides primary psychiatric care to patients with mood disorders, chronic pain, chemical<br />
dependency and psychiatric disorders of childhood and adolescence.<br />
Recently recruited, Dr. Adele Viguera, known internationally for her clinical and investigative<br />
work on perinatal management of bipolar disorder, shares an important example of her ongoing<br />
work in this important area.<br />
Finally, the summary of publications and presentations represents the department’s<br />
continuing commitment to scholarship and academic advancement.<br />
Thank you for taking the time to read this issue of <strong>Insights</strong>. We hope it provides you valuable<br />
information not only about us, but also about progress in psychiatry and the behavioral<br />
sciences.<br />
Best wishes,<br />
George E. Tesar, MD<br />
Chairman<br />
Department of Psychiatry and Psychology of the<br />
<strong>Cleveland</strong> <strong>Clinic</strong> Neurological Institute
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