Alan P. Brauer, M.D.
Dr. Brauer is a Diplomate of the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology in both Adult and Geriatric Psychiatry and a Diplomate of the American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine. Additionally, he has Certifications in Psychopharmacology and in Addictionology. The Founder and first Director of Stanford University’s Biofeedback and Stress Reduction Clinic, he is currently Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor at Stanford in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences. At Stanford he has been teaching Introduction to Psychiatry courses to medical students for 16 years. He is also an active member of the Medical Staff at Stanford Medical Center.
A well-known expert in the field of stress control, anti aging medicine, and a pioneer in the use of biofeedback, Dr. Brauer has hosted his own television show on health issues, and has been an invited guest on more than 250 television and radio programs in the U.S. and other countries. He has been the subject of many international newspaper and magazine reports.
Dr. Brauer is an internationally published author, with his ESO book series on enhancing relationships having sold almost a million copies worldwide He has conducted numerous seminars on subjects of stress management, relationship improvement, aging, and expanding human potential. Within the scientific community, he has often lectured to professional groups and has written articles on the treatment of stress disorders and the mind’s effect on health, and has been a past Contributing Editor of several publications.
Dr. Brauer obtained his M.D. at the University of Michigan, served a Medical Internship at New York University Medical Center, and did his psychiatric residency training at Stanford University. After being awarded a 1 year Fellowship from the National Institute of Mental Health, he founded and directed Brauer TotalCare Medical Center, one of the first holistic multidisciplinary medical centers in the U.S. Dr. Brauer is a member of more than ten professional organizations, including serving on the Advisory Board of the Society for Orthomolecular Health Medicine.
A detailed resume of Dr. Brauer is also available.
Resume
Identifying Data
Birthdate: April 4, 1943
Birthplace: Jersey City, New Jersey
Fieldston School, Ethical Culture School System, Riverdale, New York
Graduated, 1961
University of Rochester
Major: Biology, Minor: Psychology
Bachelor of Arts, 1965
University of Michigan, School of Medicine
Doctor of Medicine, 1969
Bellevue Hospital, New York University Medical Center
Psychiatric – Medical Internship, 1969-1970
Stanford University Medical School, Stanford, California
Dept. of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Resident of Psychiatry, 1973-1976
National Institute of Mental Health Research Fellow
Stanford University Medical School
Department of Psychiatry, 1976-1977
New York State Regents’ Scholarship, 1961-1965
Richard M. Stills Award, University of Rochester, 1965
“Most Significant Contribution to Campus Affairs”
B.A. – 1965 cum laude
National Register of Prominent Americans, 1985 – Present
Who’s Who in California – 1988
Who’s Who in the West – 1990
Who’s Who in America – 1994
Current:
Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor
Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Sciences
Stanford University, Stanford, California
1978
Previous:
Instructor, Geriatrics Review Courses for American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
Osler Institute, Terra Haute, Indiana
1993 – 1996
Outstanding Teacher Award – 1994
Director
National Center for Pharmacological Alternatives Research
Palo Alto, California
1999-2001
Lecturer
Department of Family, Community and Preventive Medicine
Stanford University, Stanford, California
1972 – 1980
Core Faculty, Stress & Health Professional Training Seminars for Health Practitioners
Pro-Seminars Institute, San Francisco, California
1982 – 1985
Deputy Governor
National Institute of Electromedical Information
1985 – 1988
Instructor, Psychiatric Residency Training Program
Chope Hospital, San Mateo, California
1986 – 1988
Current:
Active Medical Staff,
Stanford University Medical Center, Stanford, California
1977 – Current
Courtesy Medical Staff
El Camino Hospital, Mt. View, California
1983 – Current
National Institute of Mental Health
St. Elizabeth’s Hospital, Washington, D.C.
Public Health Service
Rank: Senior Assistant Surgeon
Assignment: Psychiatric Chief, 55 Bed Admission Unit
1970 – 1972
The Drug Abuse Rehabilitation Center,
Washington D.C., Medical Director,
1971 – 1972
Santa Clara County Dept. of Mental Health,
Chief, Drug Abuse Services, 1972 – 1973
Addiction Consultation and Evaluation, Inc.
Washington D.C., Western Regional Consultant
1972 – 1974
The Santa Clara County Department of Mental Health
Mountain View Methadone Clinic
Medical Director, 1973 – 1974
The Biofeedback Clinic of California, Oakland, CA.,
Medical Director, 1974 – 1978
Stanford University Biofeedback and Stress Reduction Clinic
Department of Psychiatry & Behavioral Sciences
Founder and Director, 1976 – 1981
Brauer TotalCare Medical Center
Palo Alto, California
Founder and Director, 1979 – Current
San Mateo County
Psychiatric Consultant, Substance Abuse Programs
1991 – Current
The GeroPsych Consultation Service
Palo Alto, California
Director
Contracted Services to 20 Nursing Home
Facilities, 1996-1999
“Epidemiological Characteristics of P.K.U. in Two Israeli Towns”,
Journal of the Tel Hashomer Hospital, tel Aviv., Sept. 1969. Supported by an NIH Childrens Bureau. Medical Student Award
“Relaxation Therapy for Essential Hypertension: A Veterans Adminstration Outpatient Study”, Journal of Behavioral Medicine, Vol. 2, No. 1, 1979
“The New Promise of Pleasure for Couples in Love; ESO.” N.Y.,
Warner Books, 1983
ESO Ecstasy Program. Warner Books. 1991, 2001
ESO for You & Your Lover. Warner Books, 2001
Archives of Internal Medicine. Consultant Reviewer, 1982 – 1987
“Mind as Healer: The New Heresy.” Insights and Sources, Publishers,
Fremont, CA, 1987
The California Health Review Journal. Advisory Board, 1983 – 1989
Stress and Pain Manager Newsletter, Kansas City, MO.
Contributing Editor, 1983 – 1990
“Alternative Therapies in Psychiatry: Biofeedback and Anxiety”,
Psychiatric Times; A Continuing Medical Education Publication
February, 1999
Contributing Consultant: “Blended Medicine”, Michael Castleman, Editor,
Rodale Press, 2000
State Medical Licenses:
California License # C 34281, Current
Michigan License # 48926, Current
Virginia License # 21458, 1971-1975
Drug Enforcement Administration Controlled Substances: # AB5930474
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Diplomate in Psychiatry, April 1978
Certificate # 17823
American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology
Added Qualifications in Geriatric Psychiatry
December, 1995
Certificate #1305
American Academy of Pain Management
Certified Pain Practitioner
Diplomate, January, 1992
Certificate # 4185
American College of Forensic Examiners
Certified Forensic Examiner
Diplomate, February, 1996
American Board of Forensic Medicine
Certified in Forensic Medicine, May, 1996
Certificate # 888
American Board of Disibility Analysis
Diplomate, November, 1996
Certificate #3648
American Board of Anti-Aging Medicine
Diplomate, December, 1997
Certificate #3016
American Academy of Experts in Traumatic Stress
Certified in Traumatic Stress, August, 1998
California State Biofeedback Society
Biofeedback Practitioner Certificate # 037
November, 1976
Biofeedback Certification Institute of America
Certified Practitioner, September, 1981
Recertification, 1988
Certificate # 647
American Council of Hypnotist Examiners
Certified Hypnotherapist, December, 1986
Certification # HT 885-296
Academy of Holistic Practitioners
Certified Holistic Practitioner, June, 1990
Certificate # HP 1124-B
American Board of Psychological Specialties
Certified in Psychopharmacology, June, 1997
Certificate #1328
American Board of Psychological Specialties
Diplomate, Substance Abuse Psychology
Certificate # 1328, October, 1998
Board of Advisors
Society for Orthomolecular Health Medicine
1998-Current
Advisory Council Member
City University of Los Angeles, School of Electromedical Sciences,
Los Angeles, California
1985-1988
Board of Advisors
Neurotechnologies Research Institute (A Non-Profit Foundation)
San Francisco, California
1989-1992
Biofeedback Research Society of America
California State Biofeedback Society
American Association of Biofeedback Practitioners, Charter Member
Society for Behavioral Medicine
American Association of Behavioral Therapists
World Congress of Professional Hypnotists, Fellow
American Pain Society
Association of Sexologists
San Mateo County Psychiatric Society
Medical Society of Santa Clara County, Physician Well-Being Committee Member
American Holistic Medical Association
International Society for the Study of Subtle Energies & Energy Medicine
Founding member
American Association for Geriatric Psychiatry
American College of Forensic Examiners
Society for Scientific Study of Sex
Stanford University Clinical Faculty Association, Department of Psychiatry
Treasurer
Impotence Institute of America, Advisor
