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David B. Sarwer, Ph.D.
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Born (1968-01-04) January 4, 1968 (age 56)
Chicago, Illinois
NationalityAmerican
CitizenshipUnited States
Alma materTulane University
Loyola University of Chicago
Scientific career
FieldsPsychology, Obesity, Bariatric Surgery
InstitutionsUniversity of Pennsylvania

David B. Sarwer, Ph.D. (born January 4, 1968, in Chicago, Illinois) is a Clinical Psychologist and Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Surgery at University of Pennsylvania.[1]

His clinical roles include serving as Director of Clinical Services at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, and Director of the Stunkard Weight Management Program at University of Pennsylvania.[1]

Dr. Sarwer's research roles include serving as an Investigator on research conducted at the Center for Weight and Eating Disorders, the Center for Human Appearance,[2] and at the Stokes Research Institute at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.[3]

Educational background

Dr. Sarwer received his B.A. in 1990 from Tulane University where he graduated Summa Cum Laude and Phi Beta Kappa in Psychology. He also received the Aaron Hartman Medal in Psychology and the Senior Scholar Award in Psychology.[1]

Dr. Sarwer received his M.A. in 1992 and his doctorate in Clinical Psychology in 1995 from Loyola University of Chicago. He then completed his internship year at the Medical College of Pennsylvania at Eastern Pennsylvania Psychiatric Institute in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.[1]

Career

Dr. Sarwer began as an Instructor at University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine in 1995 in the Departments of Psychiatry and Surgery. He was promoted to Assistant Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Surgery in 1997, Associate Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Surgery in 2004, and Professor of Psychology in Psychiatry and Surgery in 2012.

Clinical practice

Clinically, Dr. Sarwer is the Director of the Stunkard Weight Management Program at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.[4]

In 2007, the Stunkard Weight Management Program opened with a mission of translating the new research findings from the Center for Weight at Eating Disorders into practice for people looking to lose weight and prevent or control obesity.[4]

Dr. Sarwer is also actively involved in the Bariatric Surgery Program at Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.[5]

There, he conducts behavioral and psychological evaluations of patients prior to surgery. He also treats individuals with eating or other psychological concerns after bariatric surgery, and provides psychotherapeutic treatment to patients who have body dysmorphic disorder or other appearance concerns.[1]

In June 2012, Dr. Sarwer was honored by the American Society for Bariatric Surgery (ASMBS) with the 2012 Circle of Excellence Award. The award recognizes achievement in education, research, patient care, administrative and/or public awareness in the field of metabolic and bariatric surgery.[6] [7]

Research interests

Dr. Sarwer's research focuses on the assessment and treatment of obesity. He is Principal or Co-Principal Investigator on three NIH funded grants investigating the psychological aspects of bariatric surgery. He is also involved in two studies investigating the treatment of obesity in primary care settings.

Dr. Sarwer is also a consultant to the Center for Human Appearance at University of Pennsylvania, where he conducts research on the psychological aspects of cosmetic and reconstructive surgery. He also serves as an Adjunct Assistant Member to the Stokes Research Institute at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia.

Recent significant publications

Obesity and bariatric surgery

Original research

  1. Sarwer, David B.; Wadden, Thomas A.; Moore, Reneé H.; Eisenberg, Miriam H.; Raper, Steven E.; Williams, Noel N. (2010). "Changes in quality of life and body image after gastric bypass surgery". Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 6 (6): 608–614. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2010.07.015. PMC 3031862. PMID 20947446. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |laysummary=, |laysource=, and |trans_title= (help)
  2. Sarwer, David B.; Wadden, Thomas A.; Moore, Reneé H.; Baker, Alexander W.; Gibbons, Lauren M.; Raper, Steven E.; Williams, Noel N. (2008). "Preoperative eating behavior, postoperative dietary adherence, and weight loss after gastric bypass surgery". Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 4 (5): 640–646. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2008.04.013. PMC 2610859. PMID 18586571. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |laysummary=, |laysource=, and |trans_title= (help)
  3. Sarwer, David B.; Fabricatore, Anthony N.; Eisenberg, Miriam H.; Sywulak, Laura A.; Wadden, Thomas A. (2008). "Self-reported Stigmatization Among Candidates for Bariatric Surgery". Obesity. 16: S75–S79. doi:10.1038/oby.2008.450. PMID 18978767. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  4. Sarwer, David B.; Thompson, J. Kevin; Mitchell, James E.; Rubin, J. Peter (2008). "Psychological considerations of the bariatric surgery patient undergoing body contouring surgery". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 121 (7): 423e–434e. doi:10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181772aa8. PMID 18520869. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  5. Wadden, Thomas A.; Berkowitz, Robert I.; Womble, Leslie G.; Sarwer, David B.; Phelan, Suzanne; Cato, Robert K.; Hesson, Louise A.; Osei, Suzette Y.; Kaplan, Rosalind; Stunkard, Albert J. (2005). "Randomized trial of lifestyle modification and pharmacotherapy for obesity". New England Journal of Medicine. 353 (20): 2111–2120. doi:10.1056/NEJMoa050156. PMID 16291981. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |laysummary=, |laysource=, and |trans_title= (help)

Reviews

  1. Wadden, Thomas A.; Sarwer, David B. (2006). "Behavioral assessment of candidates for bariatric surgery: a patient-oriented approach". Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. 2 (2): 171–179. doi:10.1016/j.soard.2006.03.011. PMID 16925344. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  2. Sarwer, David B.; Wadden, Thomas A.; Fabricatore, Anthony N. (2005). "Psychosocial and behavioral aspects of bariatric surgery". Obesity Research. 13 (4): 639–648. doi:10.1038/oby.2005.71. PMID 15897471. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)

Body image and plastic surgery

Original research

  1. Sarwer, David B.; Cash, Thomas F. (2008). "Body Image: Interfacing Behavioral and Medical Sciences". Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 28 (3): 357–358. doi:10.1016/j.asj.2008.03.007. PMID 19083548. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  2. Sarwer, David B.; Infield, Alison L.; Baker, James L.; Casas, Laurie A.; Glat, Paul M.; Gold, Alan H.; Jewell, Mark L.; LaRossa, Don; Nahai, Foad; Young, V. Leroy (2008). "Two-Year Results of a Prospective, Multi-Site Investigation of Patient Satisfaction and Psychosocial Status Following Cosmetic Surgery". Aesthetic Surgery Journal. 28 (3): 245–250. doi:10.1016/j.asj.2008.02.003. PMID 19083533. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |laysummary=, |laysource=, and |trans_title= (help)
  3. Sarwer, David B.; Crerand, Canice E. (2008). "Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Appearance Enhancing Medical Treatments". Body Image. 5 (1): 50–58. doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2007.08.003. PMID 18255365. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  4. Sarwer, David B. (2007). "The Psychological Aspects of Cosmetic Breast Augmentation". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 120 (7): 110S–117S. doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000286591.05612.72. PMID 18090820. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  5. Sarwer, David B.; Cash, Thomas F.; Magee, Leanne; Williams, Emily Fleming; Thompson, J. Kevin; Roehrig, Megan; Tantleff-Dunn, Stacey; Agliata, Allison K.; Wilfley, Denise E.; Amidon, A.D.; Anderson, D.A.; Romanofski, M. (2005). "Female college students and cosmetic surgery: an investigation of experiences, attitudes, and body image". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 115 (3): 931–938. doi:10.1097/01.PRS.0000153204.37065.D3. PMID 15731697. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |laysummary=, |laysource=, |separator=, and |trans_title= (help)
  6. Sarwer, David B.; Pertschuk, Michael J.; Wadden, Thomas A.; Whitaker, Linton A. (1998). "Psychological investigations in cosmetic surgery: a look back and a look ahead". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 101 (4): 1136–1142. doi:10.1097/00006534-199804040-00040. PMID 9514352. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)

Reviews

  1. Crerand, Canice E.; Franklin, Martin E.; Sarwer, David B. (2008). "Patient Safety: Body Dysmorphic Disorder and Cosmetic Surgery". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 122 (4S): 1–15. doi:10.1097/PRS.0b013e3181888ffd. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  2. Sarwer, David B.; Crerand, Canice E. (2008). "Body dysmorphic disorder and appearance enhancing medical treatments". Body Image. 5 (1): 50–58. doi:10.1016/j.bodyim.2007.08.003. PMID 18255365. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  3. Sarwer, David B. (2007). "The psychological aspects of cosmetic breast augmentation". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 120 (7): 110S–117S. doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000286591.05612.72. PMID 18090820. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  4. Sarwer, David B.; Brown, Gregory K.; Evans, Dwight L. (2007). "Cosmetic breast augmentation and suicide". American Journal of Psychiatry. 164 (7): 1006–1013. doi:10.1176/appi.ajp.164.7.1006. PMID 17606650. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  5. Crerand, Canice E.; Franklin, Martin E.; Sarwer, David B. (2006). "Body dysmorphic disorder and cosmetic surgery". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 118 (7): 167e–180e. doi:10.1097/01.prs.0000242500.28431.24. PMID 17102719. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  6. Sarwer, David B.; Crerand, Canice E. (2004). "Body image and cosmetic medical treatments". Body Image. 1 (1): 99–111. doi:10.1016/S1740-1445(03)00003-2. PMID 18089144. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  7. Sarwer, David B.; Wadden, Thomas A.; Pertschuk, Michael J.; Whitaker, Linton A. (1998). "The psychology of cosmetic surgery: a review and reconceptualization". Clinical Psychology Review. 18 (1): 1–22. doi:10.1016/S0272-7358(97)00047-0. PMID 9455621. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)
  8. Sarwer, David B.; Wadden, Thomas A.; Pertschuk, Michael J.; Whitaker, Linton A. (1998). "Body Image Dissatisfaction and Body Dysmorphic Disorder in 100 Cosmetic Surgery Patients". Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. 101 (6): 1644–1649. doi:10.1097/00006534-199805000-00035. PMID 9583501. {{cite journal}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |laydate=, |separator=, |trans_title=, |laysummary=, and |laysource= (help)

Books

  1. Block, Andrew R.; Sarwer, David B. (2013). Presurgical Psychological Screening: Understanding Patients, Improving Outcomes (1 ed.). American Psychological Association. ISBN 978-1-4338-1242-2. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |lastn=, |laydate=, |separator=, |laysummary=, |editorn-link=, |nopp=, |chapterurl=, |trans_chapter=, |trans_title=, |editorn-first=, |authorn-link=, |authormask=, |lastauthoramp=, |firstn=, and |editorn-last= (help)
  2. Sarwer, David B.; Thomas Pruzinsky; Thomas F. Cash; Robert M. Goldwyn; John A. Persing; Linton A. Whitaker (2006). Psychological Aspects of Reconstructive and Cosmetic Plastic Surgery: Clinical, Empirical and Ethical Perspectives (1 ed.). Lippincott Williams & Wilkins. ISBN 978-0-7817-5362-3. {{cite book}}: Cite has empty unknown parameters: |lastn=, |laydate=, |laysummary=, |separator=, |chapterurl=, |editorn-link=, |nopp=, |trans_chapter=, |trans_title=, |editorn-first=, |authorn-link=, |authormask=, |lastauthoramp=, |firstn=, and |editorn-last= (help)

Press

Obesity and bariatric surgery

  1. Stahl, Stephanie (March 18, 2013). "Health: Mixed-Weight Couples". CBS Philly. Retrieved March 19, 2013.
  2. Gorman, Ali (February 14, 2013). "Man's journey to face his past in order to lose weight". ABC News. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  3. Moss-Coane, Marty (February 12, 2013). "Separating fact from fiction on weight loss and obesity". WHYY RadioTimes. Retrieved February 14, 2013.
  4. Carroll, Linda (November 15, 2012). "Bottoms up! Report reveals our boozy calories". NBC News. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
  5. "New York City Bans Sales Of Sodas Larger Than 16 Ounces". CBS 3. September 13, 2012. Retrieved September 18, 2012.
  6. Duddleston, Meridee (August 6, 2012). "Waist Not: What Now? A Slight Look at Weight Loss". WRTI. Retrieved August 6, 2012.
  7. Stahl, Stephanie (March 1, 2011). "Health Watch: Baby Food Diet". CBS. Retrieved March 1, 2011.
  8. Frangou, Christina. "Bariatric Surgery Improves Sexual Function in Female Patients: Amount of Weight Loss, Type of Procedure Not Factors". Gastroenterology and Endoscopy News. Retrieved February 1, 2011.
  9. Fattah, Renee Chenault (July 29, 2010). "Use the Web to Keep Weight Off". NBC. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  10. Kelly, Diana (January 10, 2010). "Blown diet? How to make up for last night". MSNBC. Retrieved January 10, 2010.
  11. Marcus, Mary Brophy (January 7, 2010). "Putting a face on food allergies". USA Today. Retrieved January 7, 2010.
  12. ANI (August 25, 2009). "Obese men prone to erectile dysfunction". Times of India. Retrieved August 25, 2009.
  13. "Bouncing Back". Cookie Magazine. Retrieved July–August 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  14. Dahl, Melissa (July 6, 2007). "Diet Pill's Icky Side Effects Keep Users Honest". MSNBC. Retrieved July 6, 2007.
  15. Lewis, Cathy. "Surviving Abundance: Childhood Obesity". Hearsay with Cathy Lewis. Retrieved May 21, 2007.

Body image and plastic surgery

  1. Scott, Maiken (February 28, 2013). "Taking patient's psychological temperature before surgery can improve outcome". WHYY. Retrieved March 4, 2013.
  2. Fain, Jean (November 16, 2012). "Body Image Researcher David Sarwer Debunks Hollywood Myths". Huffington Post. Retrieved November 16, 2012.
  3. Johnson, Robert (October 31, 2011). "A Nip and a Tuck". The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved October 31, 2011.
  4. Hochman, Gloria. "Face-lifts are down, but not on their way out". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved November 1, 2010.
  5. Cox, Sarah. "The ugly truth of our society". The Eagle Eye. Retrieved April 8, 2010.
  6. Tahmincioglu, Eve. "Your Career: Time for Extreme Makeover?". NBC. Retrieved August 10, 2012.
  7. Dreisbach, Shaun. "You want a prettier what?". Glamour Magazine. Retrieved April 1, 2008.
  8. Chao, Ning. "Is your makeup aging you?". Marie Claire. Retrieved November 1, 2007.
  9. Singer, Natasha (August 16, 2007). "Study suggests that a Need for Physical Perfection May Reveal Emotional Flaws". The New York Times. Retrieved August 16, 2007.
  10. "State of body, state of mind". San Antonio Express. Retrieved August 12, 2007.
  11. DeNoon, Daniel (August 10, 2007). "Breast Implant/Suicide Link Confirmed". WebMD. Retrieved August 10, 2007.
  12. Doheny, Kathleen (August 9, 2007). "Cosmetic Breast Surgeries Tied to Increased Suicide Risk". HealthDay, ABC News. Retrieved August 9, 2007.
  13. Gellene, Denise (August 8, 2007). "Breast Implants Linked to Suicide Risk". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved August 8, 2007.
  14. Remo, Jessica. "Plastic Spluergery". Philadelphia Magazine. Retrieved July 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  15. Marinello, Nick; Michael DeMocker. "Skin Deep?". Tulanian. Retrieved Spring 2007. {{cite news}}: Check date values in: |accessdate= (help)
  16. Lewis, Cathy. "The Skin You're In". Hearsay with Cathy Lewis. Retrieved May 23, 2007.
  17. Clayton, Victoria (May 11, 2007). "Way to go, grad! Here's a check for a new nose". MSNBC. Retrieved May 11, 2007.
  18. Rendon, Jim. "10 Things Your Plastic Surgeon Won't Tell You". Smart Money. Retrieved April 26, 2007.
  19. Boodman, Sandra (March 6, 2007). "Cosmetic Surgery's New Frontier". The Washington Post. Retrieved March 6, 2007.
  20. Marcus, Mary (February 12, 2007). "Acne Leaves Emotional Marks". USA Today. Retrieved February 12, 2007.
  21. Triffin, Molly. "Makeovers: The Good, Bad, and Yes, Ugly". Cosmopolitan. Retrieved December 1, 2006. {{cite news}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  22. Rubin, Rita (December 19, 2006). "Buoyed by Bigger Breasts". USA Today. Retrieved December 19, 2006.
  23. Marcus, Mary (December 10, 2006). "As a Gift, Surgery Cuts both Ways". USA Today. Retrieved December 10, 2006.
  24. Marcus, Mary (December 10, 2006). "Cosmetic Surgery gets a Lift from Boomers". USA Today. Retrieved December 10, 2006.

References

  1. ^ a b c d e "Center for Weight and Eating Disorders". University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  2. ^ "Center for Human Appearance". University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  3. ^ "Stokes Research Institute". Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  4. ^ a b "Stunkard Weight Management Program". University of Pennsylvania School of Medicine. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  5. ^ "Bariatric Surgery Program". Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania. Retrieved March 10, 2011.
  6. ^ "Penn Medicine's David Sarwer, PhD, Honored with Circle of Excellence Award from the American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery". Penn Medicine. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
  7. ^ "2012 IH Elections Results & Circle of Excellence Recipient". American Society of Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery. Retrieved August 9, 2012.
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