Vern S. Cherewatenko, MD, MEd is the founder of HealthMax Incorporated, a medical wellness company, and is the Company's President, CEO and Chairman of the Board of Directors. He is a founder of the 'Cares For America' program that provides medical services for patients who then volunteer time at a charitable organization to pay off their bill. He is a founder of the American Association of Patients and Providers, Inc. a non-profit organization to promote changes in healthcare that are wellness-focused and promote patient choice. The AAPP 'SimpleCare' program was recently highlighted on NBC National News, Scripps-Howard News Papers, the Wall Street Journal and several other national publications.

Dr. Cherewatenko is the author of a number of patient education programs, doctor education programs, and has written a book titled The Diabetes Cure printed February, 1999 by HarperCollins Publishers. Dr. Cherewatenko is authoring a second book titled, The Stress Cure. He was a national speaker for the ASBP - The American Society of Bariatric Physicians, the only organized society of physicians who specialize in obesity, and was active on their Continuing Medical Education Program Committee.

He has been involved both locally and nationally in designing and implementing workable and creative approaches to the healthcare access and reimbursement crisis such as the 'Cares for America' Program and SimpleCare Program.

Dr. Cherewatenko is board certified by the American Board of Family Practice and is Board Eligible by the American Board of Bariatric Medicine. He received his Doctor of Medicine degree from the University of Washington School of Medicine in 1986 and completed his Family Practice Residency at the University of Washington, Valley Medical Center, Family Practice Residency in 1989. He also has a Masters Degree of Education in Counseling and a BS in Psychology & Pre-Medicine from Montana State University.

Credentials

DEGREES:

Diplomat Through 2002, American Board of Family Practice
1989, 1995

Board Eligible American Board of Bariatric Medicine
1997, 1998

Family Practice Resident Diploma, Valley Medical Center Family Practice Residency Renton, WA, 1989

Family Practice Internship, Valley Medical Center Family Practice Residency
Renton, WA, 1987

Doctor of Medicine
University of Washington, Seattle, WA, 1986

Master of Education in Counseling Psych
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 1982

Bachelor of Science with Honors, Psychology / Biomedical Science
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT, 1979

High School Diploma
Great Falls High School, Great Falls, MT, 1976

PATIENT WEBSITES:

1999-Current WebMaster - www.simplecare.com
1999-Current WebMaster - www.healthmax.net
1999-Current WebMaster - www.thediabetescure.com
1999-Current WebMaster - www.thestresscure.com
1999-Current WebMaster - www.femalestress.com
1999-Current WebMaster - www.aapp.net

PUBLICATIONS:

Author over 200 PowerPoint Programs for Community Education

The Diabetes Cure - Harper Collins Publishers

The Diabetes Cure - Harper Collins Audio

Multiple written and internet published health and wellness articles.

Multiple essays and papers on health, wellness and problems with
healthcare

Obesity! A National Epidemic...
Publication for Physician & Community Education

Advances in Obesity & Co-Morbidity
Publication for Physician & Community Education

Current Topics in Obesity & Related Conditions
Publication for Physician & Community Education

1986 Co-author, "Physicians' Attitudes Toward the Uses of Computers in Office Practice"
Journal of Family Practice, May 1986

1979 Resident Advisors' Emergency First-Aid Handbook: A manual developed for 4,000 residents in the Montana
State University Residence Halls

1978 Research Paper Titled: "BioFeedback & Peak Expiratory Flow Rate in Asthma"

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1996 - Present
President & CEO
HealthMax, Incorporated
Bellevue, WA

1997 - Present
Chairman & Founder
American Association of Patients and Providers - SimpleCare
Seattle, WA

2008-2010
Director of Functional Medicine - Amen Clinic
Tacoma, WA

1994 - 1997
Board of Directors & Founding Member
Puget Sound Physicians Association, Inc.
Renton, WA

1989 - 1996
Board Certified Family Physician - Owner
Valley Family Medicine Associates
Renton, WA

1986 - 1989
Attending Physician
Valley Medical Center Family Practice Residency

1986 - 1989
Resident Physician
Valley Medical Center
U of W Family Practice Residency
Renton, WA

1988 - 1989
Acute Care Physician
Covington Medical Clinic, Kent, WA

1988 - 1989
Acute Care Physician
Valley Medical Center , Renton, WA

1985 - 1986
Extern Senior Medical Student
Group Health Cooperative, Redmond, WA

1976 - 1982
Registered Emergency Medical Technician
Bicsak Ambulance Service, Great Falls, MT

1979 - 1982
Resident Supervisor
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

1977 - 1979
Resident Advisor
Montana State University, Bozeman, MT

1975 - 1976
Nurse Aide/Orderly
Park Place Rehab. Center, Great Falls, MT

HONORS:

National Faculty - ROCHE Pharmaceuticals, Orlistat Provider Education Program
VIPP Visiting Professor Program, Wyeth-Ayerst
Attending Physician Resident Education, University of Washington
B.S. Psychology, Graduation with Honors - 1979
Alpha Epsilon Delta - National Pre-Medical Honorary
PSI-CHI - National Psychology Honorary
Outstanding Young Men of America - 1980
Silver Palm Eagle Scout - 1972

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS:

American Society of Bariatric Physicians ASBP
American Association of Patients and Providers AAPP
American Association of Physicians & Surgeons AAPS
Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine PCRM
American Academy of Family Physicians AAFP
American Medical Association AMA
Washington Academy of Family Physicians WAFP
King County Academy of Family Physicians KCAFP
Washington State Medical Association WSMA
Puget Sound Physicians Association, Founder PSPA
Pierce County Diabetic Association PCDA
Renton Chamber of Commerce RCC
Kent Chamber of Commerce KCC
Auburn Chamber of Commerce ACC

ACADEMIC POSITIONS:

CME Program Committee, American Society of Bariatric Physicians
Attending Physician, University of Washington Affiliated Valley FP Residency Programs
Attending Physician, University of Wisconsin Physician Assistant Program
Attending Physician, University of Washington Medex Physician Assistant Program
Attending Physician, University of Washington ARNP Program
Attending Physician, Gonzaga University ARNP Program
Attending Physician, PIMA Medical Assistant Training Program
Attending Physician, Renton Technical College Medical Assistant Program
Outreach Programs for the U.W. School of Medicine

 

 

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