PROGRAM DIRECTOR

DR. PETER WELGAN

Dr. Welgan joined the faculty of the Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior at the University of California, Irvine in 1971.  As a Psychophysiologist and specialist in Behavioral Medicine, he has conducted research in gastroenterology and psychophysiology for more than 35 years.  In conjunction with his scientific interests, he has conducted weight management treatment programs since 1984.  He is currently publishing his research on the psychophysiology of obesity.

In addition to his academic research, Dr Welgan has been Chief of Services, Department of Mental Health, Orange County, California and has maintained a clinical practice since 1975.  He has a special clinical interest in the fields of obesity and weight management and has conducted obesity treatment programs in collaboration with  medical colleagues since 1982.  As a specialist in Behavioral Medicine, Dr. Welgan operates the WELGAN CENTER FOR BEHAVIORAL MEDICINE  in which he has developed behaviorally based treatment programs for patients with a wide range of medical disorders.

A BRIEF BACKGROUND

Academic
Assistant Clinical Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Human Behavior
University of California, Irvine

Research scientist
Division of Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine
University of California, Irvine

Director
Center For Behavioral Medicine in Gastroenterology
Division of Gastroenterology
Department of Medicine
University of California, Irvine

Clinical and Administrative
Director
Welgan Center For Behavioral Medicine
Irvine, CA

Director
The Welgan Weight Game
Weight Management and Lifestyle
Program for Youth

Chief of Services
Department of Mental Health
Orange County CA

Clinical training director
Department of Mental Health
Orange County, CA

President
Advanced Behavioral Health
Managed Care, Corporation

Founding faculty member
UCLA Professional Certification Program in Biofeedback.
Basis for the National Certification and educational program in Biofeedback and Behavioral Medicine for Health Professionals

Member, Consultant Panel
Created the Bylaws and guidelines for the use of Biofeedback in Clinical Psychology for the state of California.

Director
Center for Professional Biofeedback Training and Certification.

Director
Chronic Pain Treatment Program
Long Beach Community Hospital