 John
D. Robinson, EdD, MPH, ABPP, FACHP, is a Professor of
Psychiatry and Surgery at Howard University College of
Medicine and serves as Director of Behavioral Medicine
for the Howard University Center for Wellness and Weight
Loss Surgery. He is a graduate of The University of Texas
at Austin, University of Massachusetts at Amherst, and
Harvard University, holds a Doctor of Humane Letters
(Honoris causa) from the Massachusetts School of Professional
Psychology, and completed his residency at The University
of Texas Health Sciences Center in San Antonio. Dr. Robinson
is board certified by the American Board of Professional
Psychology (ABPP) in two specialties: Clinical Psychology
and Clinical Health Psychology. He has served as president
of the American Board of Clinical Psychology of ABPP,
and is currently president of the American Board of Clinical
Health Psychology of ABPP. Dr. Robinson has specializations
in general adult clinical psychology, transplant psychology,
and bariatric psychology.
All candidates for bariatric surgery must have a behavioral
health evaluation. Dr. Robinson is responsible for coordination
of these evaluations to assure that the patient receives
an appropriate and thorough evaluation that is used by
the team to determine the suitability of the patient
for bariatric surgery and its psychological/behavioral
implications. One of his major responsibilities is to
provide psychological/behavioral medicine consultations
for the Center. Having taught at various medical schools,
such as, Harvard, Tulane, and Georgetown, he is active
in professional associations. Dr. Robinson is a Fellow
of the American Psychology Association (APA), served
on numerous committees and boards of APA, and served
as chair and vice chair of the Board of Psychology for
the District of Columbia. In addition, he has been a
member of the board of directors of the Association of
Psychologists in Academic Health Centers and a member
of the Board of Trustees of two universities. He has
also served as an officer in the US Air Force, US Navy,
and US Public Health Corps.
He has lectured extensively throughout the United States
in both civilian and military institutions and has published
several professional articles. He is well known for his
book on cultural diversity and his book chapters and
articles on professional ethics.
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