The REDI Clinic and Outpatient Treatment for Eating Disorders

Theodore Weltzin, MD, FAED, FAPA, CEDS

Hosted by Theodore Weltzin, MD, FAED, FAPA, CEDS of  The Redi Clinic
September 8, 2016

EDH: Dr. Weltzin is the Medical Director of Regional Psychiatric Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital. Welcome Dr. Weltzin!

EDH: It’s great to have you all here today! Let’s get started with some of our questions.

EDH: @therediclinic: Please tell us a little bit about yourself and your current role.

Redi Clinic: I have been involved in treatment and research related to eating disorders for 20 years.

Redi Clinic: I was the previous Medical Director of all Eating Disorder Services at Rogers Memorial Hospital from 2001 to 2004.

Redi Clinic: I also served as the director of the depression treatment program at the University of Wisconsin.

Redi Clinic: I have been honored as a fellow of the Academy of Eating Disorders.

Redi Clinic: I am also a member of the Eating Disorder Research Society and have written over 50 publications.

Redi Clinic: Lastly, I have served on the Board of Directors for the Eating Disorder Coalition.

EDH: @therediclinic: Can you please tell us The Redi Clinic?

Redi Clinic: The Redi Clinic is an outpatient treatment clinic located by the Mayfair Mall in Wauwatosa.

Redi Clinic: This treatment center provides comprehensive care for adults, adolescents, and children with eating disorders.

Redi Clinic: This includes psychiatric, psychotherapeutic, nutritional care and family therapy.

Redi Clinic: The Redi Clinic also offers intensive outpatient treatment for eating disorders (IOP)

EDH: @therediclinic: What are unique aspects about The Redi Clinic Approach to treating eating disorders?

Redi Clinic: Treatment at the Redi clinic is individualized to meet the needs of each person and family.

Redi Clinic: We are committed to providing the highest quality care based on the latest research in the eating disorder treatment field.

Redi Clinic: We are also committed to collaborating with other treatment providers involved in the lives of the clients we serve.

Redi Clinic: The Redi Clinic has an expert team of therapists, dietitians and nurses all specializing in treating eating disorders in one practice

Redi Clinic: We are able to coordinate treatment plans with patients, their families, and each member of the multi-disciplinary team.

EDH: @therediclinic: What types of eating disorders are treated at the outpatient level?

Redi Clinic: Our outpatient treatment clinic is specialized in providing eating disorder treatment for anorexia nervosa, bulimia nervosa, binge eating disorder, and compulsive overeating.

Redi Clinic: Intensive Outpatient/Outpatient care is appropriate for a person who is medically stable and does not require daily medical monitoring or supervision.

Redi Clinic: The client should also be psychiatrically stable, continue to make progress in recovery, and have symptoms sufficiently under control

EDH: @therediclinic: How can a person contact The Redi Clinic for more information?

Redi Clinic: Information is available by calling (414) 727-4455

Redi Clinic: It is also possible to visit our website at http://www.therediclinic.com

EDH: @therediclinic: What encouragement do you have to offer to the individual struggling with an eating disorder today?

Redi Clinic: Don’t get discouraged in your own recovery journey!

Redi Clinic: Maintaining the progress you’ve made sets the stage for the next steps in recovery.

Redi Clinic: Stay focused on where you’re at and don’t lose sight of the progress you’ve made.

Redi Clinic: Allow yourself to keep going in this recovery journey. There is always hope!

EDH: If you are struggling with an eating disorder, we hope this might be a helpful resource for you.

EDH: Please stay tuned for future Twitter Chats from EDH, and visit us at: www.eatingdisorderhope.com

EDH: If you are interested in learning more about The Redi Clinic, visit their website at: www.therediclinic.com