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Richard E. Kreipe, M.D.

Richard E. Kreipe, M.D.

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Richard Kreipe, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, the founding Director of the Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Program, is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, as well as a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders. His professional focus for the last 30 years has been on ped...
Richard Kreipe, MD, FAAP, FSAM, FAED, the founding Director of the Child and Adolescent Eating Disorder Program, is a board-certified pediatrician and adolescent medicine specialist, as well as a Fellow of the Academy for Eating Disorders. His professional focus for the last 30 years has been on pediatric eating disorders, having published numerous research studies, articles, book
chapters, position papers and reviews on the topic. Dr. Kreipe is a consultant to the American Psychiatric Association regarding diagnostic criteria for eating disorders in young people, and is a past-President of the Society for Adolescent Health and Medicine. He is the founding Medical Director of the Western New York Comprehensive Care Center for Eating Disorders, which forms a coordinated, integrated network of care across the full range of services
and settings required for the treatment of eating disorders. In addition, Dr. Kreipe devotes much time to in-person and web-based continuing education of professionals to encourage earlier recognition and treatment of eating disorders, as well as community-based prevention efforts.

Eating Disorders
Somatoform Disorders

Faculty Appointments

Professor Emeritus - Department of Pediatrics, Adolescent Medicine (SMD)

Credentials

Post-doctoral Training & Residency

General Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine Fellowship, University of Rochester School of Medicine and Dentistry, Rochester, NY 1979 - 1981

Chief Resident in Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children, Philadelphia, PA 1978 - 1979

Residency in Pediatrics, St. Christopher's Hospital for Children; Philadelphia, PA 1975 - 1978

Summer Fellow of American Association of Anesthesiologists, Graduate Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 1973 - 1974

Summer Fellow of Pennsylvania State Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation, Moss Rehabilitation Hospital, Philadelphia, PA 1972 - 1973

Education

MD | Temple University School of Medicine. Medicine. 1975

BA | LaSalle College. Biology. 1971

Awards

Academy for Eating Disorders Leadership Award. 2014

Outstanding Achievement in Adolescent Medicine. 2012

Richard C. Palermo Quality Award. 2009

Society for Adolescent Medicine Visiting Professorship Award. 2003

American Academy of Pediatrics Adele D. Hofmann Award. 2003

Selected to The Best Doctors in America by Woodward/ White, Inc., Aiken, SC. 1999

Certificate of Appreciation (Oliver Medzihradsky, MD). 1999

NBI Healthcare Foundation Humanism in Medicine Award. 1998

Andrew W. Mellon Dean's Teaching Scholar Award. 1994 - 1997

Pediatric Morning Report Teaching Award (Housestaff) for the following years: 1990, 1994, 1995. 1990

Outstanding Pediatric Faculty Teaching Award (Medical Student) for the following years: 1986, 1987, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994. 1986 - 2004

Pediatric Faculty Service Award, Department of Pediatrics. 1986

Outstanding Pediatric Faculty Teaching Award (Housestaff). 1984

Research

Dr. Kreipe's research centers on eating disorders - ultimately on their prevention and treatment. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia affect up to 5% of some female populations, resulting in numerous medical complications, including growth failure, pubertal delay, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Research bas...
Dr. Kreipe's research centers on eating disorders - ultimately on their prevention and treatment. Anorexia nervosa and bulimia affect up to 5% of some female populations, resulting in numerous medical complications, including growth failure, pubertal delay, amenorrhea, and osteoporosis. Research based in the Adolescent Eating Disorders Program at Strong Children's Hospital is elucidating the physical effects of eating disorders on growth and development. Long-term follow-up is being conducted to determine the outcome of treatment for patients hospitalized on the Adolescent Medical Unit. Through chart review and patient interview a minimum of 4 years after hospitalization, it is possible to monitor the progress that patients make after discharge from treatment. Effects of eating disorders on cardiac pacing is being studied through computer analysis of electrocardiograms and positional changes in pulse rate.

Osteoporosis has been described in patients with anorexia nervosa. Studies of bone metabolism and density being conducted at the Clinical Research Center of the University of Rochester will clarify the factors responsible for these changes. Clinical treatment trials are being conducted.

Publications

Journal Articles

A Pilot Study of Multifamily Therapy Group for Young Adults with Anorexia Nervosa: Reconnecting for Recovery

Tantillo, M.; McGraw, JS., Lavigne, HM.; Brasch, J.; LeGrange, D.

International Journal of Eating Disorders. 2019; : 1-6.

Transition from Pediatric to Adult Centered Care: Lessons from the Literature and the Trenches.

Abell RL, Winter M, Kreipe RE

Adolescent medicine: state of the art reviews.. 2016 27 (1):193-208. Epub 1900 01 01.

Update on the medical management of eating disorders in adolescents.

Golden NH, Katzman DK, Sawyer SM, Ornstein RM, Rome ES, Garber AK, Kohn M, Kreipe RE

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 2015 April 56 (4):370-5. Epub 02/07/2015.

Anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa: brains, bones and breeding.

Starr TB, Kreipe RE

Current psychiatry reports.. 2014 May 16 (5):441. Epub 1900 01 01.

Feeding and eating disorders in childhood.

Bryant-Waugh R, Markham L, Kreipe RE, Walsh BT

The International journal of eating disorders.. 2010 March 43 (2):98-111. Epub 1900 01 01.

Improving adolescent and young adult health - training the next generation of physician scientists in transdisciplinary research.

Emans SJ, Austin SB, Goodman E, Orr DP, Freeman R, Stoff D, Litt IF, Schuster MA, Haggerty R, Granger R, Irwin CE,

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 2010 February 46 (2):100-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Classification of Eating Disturbance in Children and Adolescents: Proposed Changes for the DSM?V

Bravender, T; Bryant-Waugh, R; Herzog, D; Katzman, D; Kriepe, RE; Lask, B; Le Grange, D; Lock, J; Loeb, K.L.; Marcus, MD; Madden, S; Nicholls,D; O'Toole, J; Pinhas, L; Rome, E; Sokol-Burger, M; Wallin, U; Zucker, N.

European Eating Disorder Review. 2010 Mar;18(2):79-89. 2010; 18(2): 79-89.

Health care reform and adolescents-an agenda for the lifespan: a position paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.

English A, Park MJ, Shafer MA, Kreipe RE, D'Angelo LJ

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 2009 September 45 (3):310-5. Epub 07/12/2009.

A quantitative examination of park characteristics related to park use and physical activity among urban youth.

Ries AV, Voorhees CC, Roche KM, Gittelsohn J, Yan AF, Astone NM

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 2009 September 45 (3 Suppl):S64-70. Epub 07/08/2009.

On target to improve adolescent health.

Kreipe RE

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 2008 July 43 (1):94-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Introduction to Interviewing: The Art of Communicating With Adolescents.

Kreipe, RE.

Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews. 2008; 19: 1-17.

Classification of child and adolescent eating disturbances. Workgroup for Classification of Eating Disorders in Children and Adolescents (WCEDCA).

Bravender T, Bryant-Waugh R, Herzog D, Katzman D, Kreipe RD, Lask B, Le Grange D, Lock J, Loeb K, Madden S, Nicholls D, O'Toole J, Pinhas L, Rome E, Sokol-Burger M, Wallen U, Zucker N,

The International journal of eating disorders.. 2007 November 40 Suppl :S117-22. Epub 1900 01 01.

The COPE Healthy Lifestyles TEEN program: feasibility, preliminary efficacy, & lessons learned from an after school group intervention with overweight adolescents.

Melnyk BM, Small L, Morrison-Beedy D, Strasser A, Spath L, Kreipe R, Crean H, Jacobson D, Kelly S, O'Haver J

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners.. 2007 21 (5):315-22. Epub 1900 01 01.

Do physicians discuss needed diet and nutrition health topics with adolescents?

Klein JD, Postle CK, Kreipe RE, Smith SM, McIntosh S, Spada J, Ossip-Klein D

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 2006 May 38 (5):608.e1-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

The biopsychosocial approach to adolescents with somatoform disorders.

Kreipe RE

Adolescent medicine clinics.. 2006 February 17 (1):1-24. Epub 1900 01 01.

Do physicians discuss needed diet and nutrition health topics with Adolescents?

Klein JD, Postle CK, Kriepe RE, et al.

J Adolesc Health. 2006; 38: 608.e1-608.e6.

Adolescent health and youth development: turning social policy into public health practice

Kreipe RE.

Journal of Public Health Management & Practice. 2006; Suppl: S4-6.

The impact of gender socialization on group treatment of eating disorders.

Tantillo, Mary; Kreipe, Richard E.

Group. 2006; Vol.30(4): 281-306.

Mental health correlates of healthy lifestyle attitudes, beliefs, choices, and behaviors in overweight adolescents.

Melnyk BM, Small L, Morrison-Beedy D, Strasser A, Spath L, Kreipe R, Crean H, Jacobson D, Van Blankenstein S

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners.. 2006 20 (6):401-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Macromastia as an etiologic factor in bulimia nervosa: 10-year follow up after treatment with reduction mammaplasty.

Losee JE, Jiang S, Long DE, Kreipe RE, Caldwell EH, Serletti JM

Annals of plastic surgery.. 2004 May 52 (5):452-7; discussion 457. Epub 1900 01 01.

Eating disorders in adolescents: position paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.

Golden NH, Katzman DK, Kreipe RE, Stevens SL, Sawyer SM, Rees J, Nicholls D, Rome ES,

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 2003 December 33 (6):496-503. Epub 1900 01 01.

The role of the primary care practitioner in the treatment of eating disorders.

Kreipe RE, Yussman SM

Adolescent medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.). 2003 February 14 (1):133-47. Epub 1900 01 01.

Eating disorders in adolescents: position paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine

Golden NH. Katzman DK. Kreipe RE. Stevens SL. Sawyer SM. Rees J. Nicholls D. Rome ES.

Journal of Adolescent Health. 33(6):496-503, 2003 Dec. 2003; 33(6): 496-503.

The role of the primary care practitioner in the treatment of eating disorders

Kreipe RE. Yussman SM.

Adolescent Medicine State of the Art Reviews. 14(1):133-47, 2003 Feb. 2003; 14(1): 133-147.

Disordered eating and menstrual dysfunction in adolescent female athletes participating in school-sponsored sports.

Roberts TA, Glen J, Kreipe RE

Clinical pediatrics.. 2003 42 (6):561-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Improving the mental/psychosocial health of US children and adolescents: outcomes and implementation strategies from the national KySS Summit.

Melnyk BM, Brown HE, Jones DC, Kreipe R, Novak J

Journal of pediatric health care : official publication of National Association of Pediatric Nurse Associates & Practitioners.. 2003 17 (6 Suppl):S1-24. Epub 1900 01 01.

Eating disorders in adolescents and young adults.

Kreipe RE, Birndorf SA

The Medical clinics of North America.. 2000 July 84 (4):1027-49, viii-ix. Epub 1900 01 01.

Eating disorders in adolescents and young adults.

Kreipe RE, Mou SM

Obstetrics and gynecology clinics of North America.. 2000 March 27 (1):101-24. Epub 1900 01 01.

Eating disorders in adolescents and older children.

Kreipe RE, Dukarm CP

Pediatrics in review. 1999 December 20 (12):410-21. Epub 1900 01 01.

Eating Disorders: A Primary Care Approach

Kreipe RE.

Emergency Medicine. 1999; 31: 72-86.

Sexually transmitted diseases in adolescents.

Kreipe RE

The Pediatric infectious disease journal.. 1998 October 17 (10):921-2. Epub 1900 01 01.

Overweight Adolescents: Clinical Challenges and Strategies

Kreipe RE.

Adolescent Health Update, American Academy of Pediatrics. 1998; 10: 2.

Reduction mammaplasty in patients with bulimia nervosa.

Losee JE, Serletti JM, Kreipe RE, Caldwell EH

Annals of plastic surgery.. 1997 November 39 (5):443-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Outcome for patients with bulimia and breast hypertrophy after reduction mammaplasty.

Kreipe RE, Lewand AG, Dukarm CP, Caldwell EH

Archives of pediatrics & adolescent medicine.. 1997 February 151 (2):176-80. Epub 1900 01 01.

Outcome of Anorexia Nervosa Related to Treatment Utilizing an Adolescent Medicine Approach

Kreipe RE, Dukarm CP.

Journal of Youth and Adolescence. 1996; 25: 483-497.

Eating disorders among children and adolescents.

Kreipe RE

Pediatrics in review. 1995 October 16 (10):370-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Bone mineral density in adolescents.

Kreipe RE

Pediatric annals.. 1995 June 24 (6):308-15. Epub 1900 01 01.

Eating disorders in adolescents: a background paper.

Fisher M, Golden NH, Katzman DK, Kreipe RE, Rees J, Schebendach J, Sigman G, Ammerman S, Hoberman HM

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 1995 June 16 (6):420-37. Epub 1900 01 01.

Eating disorders in adolescents. A position paper of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.

Kreipe RE, Golden NH, Katzman DK, Fisher M, Rees J, Tonkin RS, Silber TJ, Sigman G, Schebendach J, Ammerman SD

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 1995 June 16 (6):476-9. Epub 1900 01 01.

Heart rate power spectrum analysis of autonomic dysfunction in adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Kreipe RE, Goldstein B, DeKing DE, Tipton R, Kempski MH

The International journal of eating disorders.. 1994 September 16 (2):159-65. Epub 1900 01 01.

The paradoxical effect of diet commercials on reinhibition of dietary restraint.

Strauss J, Doyle AE, Kreipe RE

Journal of abnormal psychology.. 1994 August 103 (3):441-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Menstruation and fertility following anorexia nervosa

Shomento SH, Kreipe RE.

Adolescent and Pediatric Gynecology. 1994; 7: 142-146.

QT prolongation by isoproterenol in anorexia nervosa.

Harris JP, Kreipe RE, Rossbach CN

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 1993 July 14 (5):390-3. Epub 1900 01 01.

Preliminary findings on the effects of sex hormones on bone metabolism in anorexia nervosa.

Kreipe RE, Hicks DG, Rosier RN, Puzas JE

The Journal of adolescent health : official publication of the Society for Adolescent Medicine.. 1993 June 14 (4):319-24. Epub 1900 01 01.

Myocardial impairment resulting from eating disorders.

Kreipe RE, Harris JP

Pediatric annals.. 1992 November 21 (11):760-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Treatment and Outcome of Adolescents with Anorrexia Nervosa.

Kreipe RE, Uphoff M

Adolescent medicine (Philadelphia, Pa.). 1992 October 3 (3):519-540. Epub 1900 01 01.

Bones of today, bones of tomorrow.

Kreipe RE

American journal of diseases of children. 1992 January 146 (1):22-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Osteoporosis: a "new morbidity" for dieting female adolescents?

Kreipe RE, Forbes GB

Pediatrics.. 1990 September 86 (3):478-80. Epub 1900 01 01.

Long-term outcome of adolescents with anorexia nervosa.

Kreipe RE, Churchill BH, Strauss J

American journal of diseases of children. 1989 November 143 (11):1322-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Menstrual cycle abnormalities and subclinical eating disorders: a preliminary report.

Kreipe RE, Strauss J, Hodgman CH, Ryan RM

Psychosomatic medicine.. 1989 51 (1):81-6. Epub 1900 01 01.

Communicating with adolescents who have behavior problems.

Kreipe RE, Jack MS

Seminars in adolescent medicine. 1987 June 3 (2):127-34. Epub 1900 01 01.

The food exchange system in the treatment of anorexia nervosa.

Kreipe RE, Trott M

Clinical pediatrics.. 1986 December 25 (12):629. Epub 1900 01 01.

A comparison of chronologic age and gynecologic age as indices of biologic maturity.

Stevens-Simon C, Forbes GB, Kreipe RE, McAnarney ER

American journal of diseases of children. 1986 July 140 (7):702-5. Epub 1900 01 01.

Inpatient management of anorexia nervosa and bulimia.

Kreipe RE

Seminars in adolescent medicine. 1986 March 2 (1):27-36. Epub 1900 01 01.

Ventricular dilation on CAT scans of patients with anorexia nervosa.

Datlof S, Coleman PD, Forbes GB, Kreipe RE

The American journal of psychiatry.. 1986 January 143 (1):96-8. Epub 1900 01 01.

Comparison of two hospital treatment programs for anorexia nervosa

Kreipe RE, Kidder F.

Int J Eating Disorders. 1986; 5: 649-657.

Adolescent medicine

McAnarney ER, Kreipe RE.

JAMA. 1986; 256: 2060-2061.

The identification of anorexia nervosa and bulimia on student health forms.

Kreipe RE, Carafos MA

Journal of American college health : J of ACH.. 1985 August 34 (1):11-4. Epub 1900 01 01.

Physical maturity screening for participation in sports.

Kreipe RE, Gewanter HL

Pediatrics.. 1985 June 75 (6):1076-80. Epub 1900 01 01.

Normal adolescent development. Helping teenagers cope with change.

Kreipe RE

New York state journal of medicine.. 1985 May 85 (5):214-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Psychosocial aspects of adolescent medicine.

Kreipe RE, McAnarney ER

Seminars in adolescent medicine. 1985 March 1 (1):33-45. Epub 1900 01 01.

Body composition changes during recovery from anorexia nervosa: comparison of two dietary regimes.

Forbes GB, Kreipe RE, Lipinski BA, Hodgman CH

The American journal of clinical nutrition.. 1984 December 40 (6):1137-45. Epub 1900 01 01.

Adolescent medicine.

Kreipe RE

Clinical pediatrics.. 1984 January 23 (1):60. Epub 1900 01 01.

Position paper on reproductive health care for adolescents

Kreipe RE, MacDonald D, McAnarney ER.

J Adolescent Health Care. 1983; 4: 205-210.

Body composition and the energy cost of weight gain.

Forbes GB, Kreipe RE, Lipinski B

Human nutrition. Clinical nutrition. 1982 36 (6):485-7. Epub 1900 01 01.

Early adolescent childbearing: a changing morbidity?

Kreipe RE, Roghmann KJ, McAnarney ER

Journal of adolescent health care : official publication of the

Books

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics (2015)

Chapter: Eating Disorders

Textbook of Pediatric Health Care (2015)

Chapter: Eating Disorders

Treating and Preventing Adolescent Mental Health Disorders (2014)

Chapter: Treatment of Eating Disorders

NAPNAP's Child and Adolescent Mental Health Guide (2014)

Chapter: Eating Disorder

In Reaching Teens (2014)

Chapter: Eating Disorder

Pediatric Nutrition Guidebook (2014)

Chapter: Eating Disorders

A Practical Guide to Child and Adolescent Mental Health Screening, Early Intervention, and Health Promotion (2013)

Handbook of Assessment Treatment for Children & Adolescents with Eating Disorder (2011)

Chapter: Improving Connections for Adolescents Across Hi-Intensity Settings for the Treatment of Eating Disorders

Nelson Textbook of Pediatrics 19th ed (2011)

Chapter: Eating Disorders

Textook of Adolescent Health Care (2011)

Chapter: The Approach to the Patient

Textbook of Adolescent Health Care (2011)

Chapter: Somatoform Disorders

Textbook of Adolescent Health Care (2011)

AAP Pediatric Nutrition Handbook (2009)

Chapter: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa 6th edition

Optimizing Women's Health Through Nutrition (2008)

Chapter: Eating Disorders

Pediatric Clinical Advisor (2007)

Chapter: Bulimia Nervosa

Pediatric Clinical Advisor (2007)

Chapter: Suicidal Behavior

Oski's Pediatrics "Principles & Practice" (2006)

Chapter: Eating Disorders

The Youth Development Handbook (2004)

Chapter: Youth Development and Health

Pediatric Nutrition Handbook 5th edition (2003)

Chapter: Anorexia Nervosa and Bulimia Nervosa

Nelson Essentials of Pediatrics (2002)

Chapter: Adolescent Medicine

Saunders Manual of Pediatric Practice (2002)

Chapter: Eating Disorders

Pediatric Clinical Advisor (2002)

Chapter: Bulimia Nervosa

Pediatric Clinical Advisor (2002)

Chapter: Suicide

Ambulatory Pediatrics (1999)

Chapter: Health supervision for adolescents

U.S. Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care (1999)

Chapter: Adolescent Health

Essentials of Pediatrics (1998)

Chapter: Adolescent Medicine

Primary Care for Women (1997)

Chapter: Adolescent health care issues

Proceedings of the Fourth National Title V Maternal and Child Health Research Pr (1996)

Chapter: Issues in Health, Development, and Care of Adolescents

Adolescent Health (1996)

Chapter: U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Public Health Service, Health Resources and Services Administration, Bureau of Primary Health Care, National Health Service Corps.

Adolescent Nutrition: Assessment and Management (1995)

Chapter: Anorexia Nervosa

Essentials of Pediatrics (1994)

Chapter: Adolescent medicine

Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews (1992)

Chapter: Treatment and outcome of anorexia nervosa

Textbook of Adolescent Medicine (1992)

Textbook of Adolescent Medicine (1992)

Chapter: Normal somatic adolescent growth and development

The Health of Adolescents (1991)

Chapter: Physical growth and development in normal adolescents Chicago, IL (American Medical Association)

The Health of Adolescents (1991)

Chapter: Psychological development in normal adolescents, Chicago, IL (American Medical Association)

Adolescent Medicine: State of the Art Reviews (1991)

Chapter: Principles of office counseling: The healthy adolescent

Essentials of Pediatrics (1990)

Chapter: Adolescent medicine

Advances in Adolescent Development (1990)

Chapter: Adolescent medical illness, behavior and development

PREP (1988)

Chapter: Assessment of weight loss in the adolescent

Premature Adolescent Pregnancy and Childbearing (1983)

Chapter: Prevention of adolescent pregnancy: A developmental approach.

Pediatric Pre-Test Self-Assessment and Review (1980)