EDCare, a leading provider of eating disorder treatment programs
is pleased to announce the appointment of Mark Allen, MD as its new Medical Director of
Psychiatry. Dr. Allen brings extensive experience in child,
adolescent, and adult psychiatry, with a particular focus on
athletes and sports performance.
DENVER, July 10,
2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ -- EDCare, a leading
provider of eating disorder treatment programs is pleased to
announce the appointment of Mark
Allen, MD as its new Medical Director of Psychiatry. Dr.
Allen brings extensive experience in child, adolescent, and adult
psychiatry, with a particular focus on athletes and sports
performance.
Dr. Allen brings extensive experience in
child, adolescent, and adult psychiatry, with a particular focus on
athletes and sports performance. EDCare's programs include Athlete
EDGE®, one of the only athlete specific eating disorder treatment
programs in the U.S.
EDCare's programs include Athlete EDGE®, one of the only athlete
specific eating disorder treatment programs in the U.S.
"Dr. Allen's expertise in both eating disorders and sports
psychiatry is a unique combination that will help us continue to
provide exceptional care to our patients." said Erik Akhund, CEO of EDCare. "His addition to our
team leaves us well positioned to reinforce our reputation as a
national leader in the field of integrated eating disorder and
sports psychiatry care."
Dr. Allen brings extensive sport-specific training to the role,
including earning the International Olympic Committee's Diploma in
Mental Health in Elite Sport, the FIFA Diploma in Football
Medicine, and the International Society for Sports Psychiatry's
official sports psychiatry certification program. He has worked
with athletes at all levels, from high school sports to the
Olympics and professional sports. He currently serves as the
Chairman of the American Board of Sports & Performance
Psychiatry.
In his new role at EDCare, Dr. Allen will provide leadership and
direction to the organization's entire psychiatric team, ensuring
the highest standards of care for patients with eating disorders.
He will also play a key role in developing national professional
relationships, presenting at conferences, and advancing the
services offered by EDCare and its affiliated program, Athlete
EDGE.
"I am excited to join EDCare and contribute to the mission of
providing comprehensive and compassionate eating disorder
treatment," said Dr. Allen. "I am particularly interested in
utilizing my expertise in sports psychiatry to address the unique
challenges faced by athletes struggling with eating disorders."
About EDCare
EDCare is a leading provider of comprehensive eating disorder
treatment services, offering a range of programs tailored to meet
the unique needs of individuals struggling with eating disorders.
With a dedicated team of professionals and evidence-based treatment
approaches, EDCare is committed to empowering individuals on their
journey to recovery. Athlete EDGE® at EDCare is one of the only
eating disorder treatment programs offering specialized eating
disorder treatment to athletes. Visit www.eatingdisorder.care for
additional information.
Media Contact
Caty Carrico, EDCare, 1
303-733-3441 2, caty@pushkinpr.com, https://eatingdisorder.care
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