THE MAN BEHIND RHODAPTIN
Vern S. Cherewatenko, MD,
MEd
Dr.
Vern is a nationally recognized medical doctor, author and
advocate. He has been featured on the cover of US News and
World Report, and his accomplishments highlighted on NBC
Nightly News, ABC World News Tonight, CNN, Fox News, and
many other TV stations. His pioneering work has also been
cited in hundreds of major newspapers throughout the U.S.
Dr. Vern is the principal author of a
number of patient and doctor education programs. His books
include The Stress Cure and The Diabetes Cure. He believes
in providing health care for patients that encompasses both
the allopathic (or traditional) and the alternative (or
naturopathic) philosophies.
He is one of three founders of the
American Association of Patients and Providers, a 501-C4
(pending) non-profit organization. The AAPP has been
highlighted in the Wall Street Journal and other media as
the champions of a "transformation" in healthcare to a more
wellness focused, principle centered and cost effective
system.
Board Certified by the American Board
of Family Practice and Board Eligible by the American Board
of Bariatric Medicine, Dr. Vern 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 in 1989. He also has a
Master of Education Degree in Guidance and Counseling and a
BS in Psychology & Pre-Medicine from Montana State
University in Bozeman, MT.