Ronald
B. Margolis is a professor in the Department of Community
and Family Medicine at St. Louis University School
of Medicine, director of the Division of Behavioral
Medicine, and founder and CEO of the Saint Louis Behavioral
Medicine Institute. The Saint Louis Behavioral Medicine
Institute is a multidisciplinary treatment center
including psychologists, physicians, physical therapists,
social workers, spiritual directors and nursing. Dr.
Margolis's professional interests and publications
are in the area of administration and management of
behavioral health services, family therapy, chronic
pain and the elderly.