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.