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Brief Overview

Medical Director, HealthyPlace.com
Medical Director, San Antonio Psychiatric Research Center
Private Psychiatry Practice, The Croft Group, PA, Founded 1976, San Antonio, Texas
MD from University of Texas Med. Branch, Galveston (UTMB), 1968
Partial Residency in OB-GYN at UTMB, Completed Psychiatric Residency UTMB, 1972
Board Certified in: Adult Psychiatry, Sex Therapy (AASECT), Addiction Medicine (ASAM)

In Clinical Practice since 1976 - Principal Investigator in over 3 dozen clinical drug trials
Over 20 publications in medical journals

CV (Partial)

Last revision: April 2007

Present Positions

Medical Director, HealthyPlace.com

Medical Director, San Antonio Psychiatric Research Center, San Antonio, Texas

Private Psychiatry Practice, The Croft Group, PA, Founded 1976, San Antonio, Texas

Work History

Private Clinical Psychiatric Practice: 1976 to present

Medical Director, SA Psychiatric Research Center

Education

University of Texas Medical Branch, Galveston, Texas

1970 - 1973 - Residency, General Psychiatry
1969 - 1970 - Partial Residency, Obstetrics & Gynecology
1964 - 1968 - MD degree

Brackenridge Hospital, Austin, Texas

1968 - 1969 - Internship, General Rotating

Southern Methodist University, Dallas, Texas

1964 - BS Degree in Biology

Certifications and Licensure

DISTINGUISHED FELLOW, American Psychiatric Association, 2003
FELLOW, American Psychiatric Association, 1993
Diplomate in Psychiatry, American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology, 1979
Certified Addictionist, American Society of Addiction Medicine, 1990
Diplomate in Sex Therapy, American Assoc. of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists, 1976
Medical License, Texas State Board of Medical Examiners, 1968, D4968

Special Training in Sexuality

Masters & Johnson Institute, 1973
Stan Kaplan, Ph.D., Albuquerque, New Mexico, 1972
National Sex Forum, San Francisco, California, 1972

Membership in Professional Societies

American Medical Association, Texas & Bexar County Branches (AMA)
American Psychiatric Association, Texas & Bexar County Branches (APA)
American Society of Addiction Medicine (ASAM)
American Association of Sex Educators, Counselors & Therapists (AASECT)
American Society for Clinical Hypnosis (ASCH)
American Society for Clinical Psychopharmacology (ASCP)
Titus Harris Psychiatry Society
National Medical Speakers Association (NSA)
National Association of Physician Broadcasters (NAPB)
American Academy of Radio and Television Health Communicators
Society for the Scientific Study of Sexuality (SSSS)
International Society for the Study of Women's Sexual Health (ISSWSH)

Academic, Teaching Experience

Teaching Consultant, USAF Psychiatry Training Program, Wilford Hall Medical Center, 1973 - 1976
Clinical Assistant Professor, Psychiatry & OB-GYN, University of Texas Health Science Center at San Antonio, 1973 - 1976
Assistant Professor, Health Science, Baylor University, Waco, Texas, 1975 - 1976
Instructor, Academy of Health Sciences, Fort Sam Houston, Texas, 1973 - 1976

Honors

Recipient of Physician's Recognition Award, AMA
Recipient of The Meritorious Service Medal, U.S. Army
Recipient of Special President's Award, The American Psychiatric Association, 1991
Recipient of THE WELBY AWARD FOR MEDIA EXCELLENCE, The Academy of Radio and TV Health Communicators
Recipient of The Jules Bergman Award (BROADCASTER OF THE YEAR), The National Association of Physician Broadcasters, 1995
Recipient of Media Award, The American Psychiatric Association, 1996
Recipient of NATIONAL MEDIA AWARD, The National Mental Health Association, 1996
Heart Survivor Honoree, The American Heart Association, 2003
Biography: Who's Who in America (since 1976), Who's Who in Professional Speaking

Papers, Posters, Presentations

Clayton, A, Pradko, J, Croft, HA, et al. "Prevalence of Sexual Dysfunction Among Newer Antidepressants," J Clin Psychiatry, 2002; 63 (4): 357-366
Nurnberg H, Hensley P, Fava M, Croft HA, Gelenberg A, Wornock J, Shabsogh R, "Sildenafil for Serotonin Reuptake Inhibitor-Antidepressant Associated Female Sexual Dysfunction," Presented at New Clinical Drug Evaluation Unit (NCDEU) annual meeting, Boca Raton, 2002
Croft, HA, Houser, T, Jamerson B, Leadbetter R, "Effect on Body Weight of Bupropion SR in Patients with Major Depression Treated for 52 weeks," Clinical Therapeutics,24(4),April 2002
Seagraves, R.T., Croft, H.A., Kavoussi, R., Ascher, J., Batey, S., et al. "Bupropion sustained release for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in nondepressed women." Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 2001; 27 (3) : 301-316
Croft, HA, "The Patient with Depression: Managing Compliance and Side Effects" Profiles in Depression, (Oxford Institute for Continuing Education), March 2002
Seagraves, R.T., Croft, H.A., Kavoussi, R., Ascher, J., Batey, S., et al. "Bupropion sustained release for the treatment of hypoactive sexual desire disorder in nondepressed women," Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy, 27(3): 303-316. 2001 May-June
Croft, HA Settle, E, Houser T Batey, SR et al. "A Placebo Controlled comparison of the antidepressant efficacy and effects on sexual functioning of sustained-release bupropion and sertraline," Clinical Therapeutics, 21(4): 643-658, 1999 April
Croft HA, Asher J, Batey S et al. "A comparison of burprion SR, Sertraline and placebo in depressed outpatients," Biological Psychiatry, 45(8 supp) 75s, 1999
Croft H, Houser T Leadbetter R, Jamerson B, Metz A. Effects of bupropion sr on weight in the long-term treatment of depression. Obesity Research, 8 (Suppl. 1:10S), 2000
Croft H, Houser TL, Leadbetter R, Jamerson B, Metz A. Effects of bupropion sr on weight in the long term treatment of depression. Biological Psychiatry 49(Suppl 8:36s) 2001
Croft, H.A., Batey, S., Ascher, J., et al. "A Comparison of the Effects of Bupropion SR and Sertraline on Sexual Functioning in Depressed Outpatients", Poster Presented at Annual Meetings of: American Society of Clinical Psychopharmacology, St. Thomas, Virgin Islands, February 1999; Society of Biological Psychiatry, Washington, DC, May 1999; The American Psychiatric Association, Washington, DC, May 1999, European College of Neuropsychopharmacology, London, UK, September 1999
Kaats, G.R., Keith, S.C., Croft, H.A., Pullin, D., Squires, W., Wise, J.A. "Dietary Supplements and Behavior Modification Plan to Improve the Safety and Efficacy of Pharmacotherapy", Advances in Therapy, 1998; 15: 165-177
Kaats, G.R., Wise, J.A., Blum, K., Morin, R.J., Adelman, J.A., Craig, J., Croft, H.A. "The Short -Term Therapeutic Efficacy of Treating Obesity with a Plan of Improved Nutrition and Moderate Caloric Restriction", Current Therapeutic Research, 1996; 51: 261-274
Szekely, B. & Croft, H.A. "Effect of Naproxen Sodium on Perimenstrual Headache and Other Perimenstrual Symptoms: A Double -Blind, Placebo Controlled Study," American Journal of Gynecologic Health, Vol.V, #4,July/August 1991
Szekely, B. & Croft, H.A. "Prophylactic Effects of Naproxen Sodium on Perimenstrual Headache," Cephalalgia, International Journal of Headache, Vol. 19, Supp. 10, 1989
Szekely, B. & Croft, H.A. "Descriptive Characteristics of Women with Perimenstrual Headache," Headache, The Journal of Head & Face Pain, Vol. 29, #5, 1989
Levinson, A.J. & Croft, H.A. "Patients' Sexual Problems-Aspects of Physicians' Qualifications & Management," The Journal of Reproductive Medicine, Vol. 18, #1, January 1977
Croft, H.A. "How to Refer Your Patients to a Psychiatrist Without Hurting Their Feelings," Resident & Staff Physician Medical Times, August, 1976
Croft, H.A. "Managing Common Sexual Problems," Post Graduate Medicine, 4 Part Series, 1976: "Sexual History Taking," Vol. 60, #3, Sep. 1976., "Causes of Sexual Dysfunction," Vol. 60, #4, Oct.1976., "A Multilevel Treatment Model - Levels 1 & 2," Vol. 60, #5, Nov. 1976., "A Multilevel Treatment Model - Levels 3 & 4," Vol. 60, #6, Dec. 1976

Research

Between 1984-2003, Dr. Croft has conducted and participated in 40 studies and clinical trials for major pharmaceutical companies for medications primarily focused on depression and anxiety disorders.

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