Gerard Banez, Ph.D.
| Appointed: |
1999 |
| Gender: |
Male |
| Languages: |
English |
Center for Pediatric Behavioral Health
General Pediatrics
Developmental and Rehabilitation Pediatrics
Psychiatry and Psychology
Biographical Sketch
Gerard A. Banez, PhD, is a pediatric psychologist at Cleveland Clinic Children’s Hospital, where he serves as Program Director for the Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation Program and leads the Behavioral Pediatrics Treatment Service.
Dr. Banez directs the post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology and coordinates the behavioral/developmental rotation for pediatric residents. His clinical/research interests include pain-associated disability syndrome, pediatric functional gastrointestinal disorders, elimination disorders and vocal cord dysfunction.
He earned his doctoral degree in clinical psychology at the University of Vermont in Burlington and completed his pre-doctoral internship and post-doctoral fellowship in pediatric psychology at Children’s Hospital and Harvard Medical School in Boston, Mass.
Professional Highlights
- Member, American Psychological Association Task Force on Evidence-Based Practice for Children and Adolescents
- Member at Large, Executive Council, Society of Pediatric Psychology
Education & Fellowships
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| Fellowship: | Children's Hospital of Boston, Pediatric Behavioral Medicine, Boston, MA |
| Fellowship: | Children's Hospital of Boston, Clinical/Pediatric Psychology, Boston, MA |
| Other Education: | (Doctorate) University of Vermont, Burlington, VT |
| Other Education: | (Undergraduate) University of Rochester, Rochester, NY |
Specialty Interests
Childhood functional gastrointestinal disorders, clinical behavioral pediatrics, Enuresis and urinary incontinence in children and adolescents, pediatric behavioral medicine, pediatric biofeedback and self-regulation skills training, Pediatric Pain Rehabilitation, recurrent headaches in children and adolescents, enuresis and urinary incontinence in children and adolescents.
Awards & Honors
One to Watch, 2007 Cleveland Magazine "Top Docs" Issue
Professional Memberships
- American Psychological Association
- Society of Pediatric Psychology
- Society for Developmental and Behavioral Pediatrics
Specializes in Diseases and Conditions
Industry Relationships
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