About
Dr. David Ruben is from Tucson, Arizona and has lived there for most of his life. During his childhood he lived close to his grandparents, whom were immigrants and enjoyed the privilege of living in this country.
Ruben participated in both competitive and recreational sports thoughout his life. He attended the University of Arizona and Pomona College majoring in philosophy and zoology. He completed his medical training at the University of Arizona and his residency in psychiatry and fellowship in child psychiatry at the University of Wisconsin. He also recieved his MBA degree from the University of Arizona.
Ruben's research and clinical practice focus has been on how the brain works, with an emphasis on posttraumatic stress disorder and chronic pain.
David Ruben has had many jobs some more glorious than others including:
Restaurant Supply
Commercial Fisherman
Underground Miner
He has also built and ran a number of businesses including a sawmill, hospital, and various medical practices.
David has enjoyed educating and raising his five children, and learning from them including his five grandchildren.
Vitae:
Curriculum Vitae
Education:
Board Certified-American Board of Pain Management
(2007)
Certified- American Society of Addiction Medicine
(2007)
MBA University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
(2003)
Board Certification - American Board of Child $ adolescent Psychiatry
(1993)
Board Certification - American Board of Psychiatry & Neurology
(1983)
Fellowship in Child Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
(1977 - 1979)
Residency, General Psychiatry, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
(1975 - 1978)
Internship, University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI
(1976 - 1977)
Medical Doctor, College of Medicine, University of Arizona, Tucson, AZ
(1974)
Bachelor of Arts, Zoology/ Philosophy, Pomona College, Claremont, CA
(1969)
Experience:
Director Brainstim Research and Development
(2005-present)
Psychiatric Consultant - Arizona center for eating disorders
(2004-2005)
Executive Director - Medical Education Specialists
(1999 - Present)
Psychiatric and Business Development Consultant Amity, Tucson, AZ
(1998-2006)
Civil Surgeon - Immigration, Naturalization Service, Tucson, and Sierra Vista, AZ
1998 - Present
Director Ramsey Canyon Health Services
1986-present
Private Practice - Child, Adolescent & Audlt Psychiatry, Chronic Illness, Addiction Medicine and Pain Management, Tucson & Sierra Vista, AZ
1981 - present
Executive Director - HealthCare Southwest, INC Management Service, Tucson, AZ
(1981 - present)
Mecical Director - Vista Care Residential Treatment Center, Sierra Vista, AZ
(2002 - 2003)
Social Secuirty Disability Esaminer, Tucson and Sierra Vista, AZ
(1990 - 1999)
Consultant - Child Psychiatry, Raymond W. Bliss Army Hospital, Fort Huachuca, AZ
(1983 - 1999)
Medical and Executive Director - Ramsey Canyon Residential Treatment Center for Adolescents, Sierra Vista, AZ
(1989 - 1994)
Meical and Executive Director - Vista Chemical Dependency Outpatient Program ( AKA Ramsey Canyon Recovery), Sierra Vista, AZ
1987 - 1994
Medical and Executive Director - Ramsey Canyon Hospital, Sierra Vista, AZ
(1986 - 1994)
Medical and Executive Director - Ramsey Canyon Chemical Dependency Program, Sierra Vista, AZ
1986 - 1994
Clinical Director - Youth Services, Palo Verde Hospital, Tucson, AZ
(1984 - 1986)
Interim Medical Director - Amity House Drug Program, Tucson, AZ
(1982 - 1985)
Interim Medical Director - 3HO Drug Program, Tucson, AZ
(1982 - 1983)
Psychiatric Consultant - Vision Quest, Teucson, AZ
(1981 - 1985)
Medical Director - Vision Quest, Tucson, AZ
(1979 - 1981)
Consultant - Dane County Social Service, Madison, WI
(1977 - 1979)
Consultant - Central State Hospital, Waupan, WI
(1976 - 1979
Teaching
Associate in Psychiatry, University of Arizona, College of Medicine, Tucson, AZ
(1976 - 1979)
Clinical Associate Faculty - Arizona State University College of Nursing
(2000 - 2002)
Affiliations:
Palo Verde Hospital, Tucson, AZ
Tucson Medical Center, Tucson, AZ
Board of Directors
Director Epidarus / Amity Foundation
(2003 - Present)
Chairman - Arielle Irene Ruben Foundation
(2002 - present)
Chairman Ramsey Canyon Foundation
(1990 - 02)
Director - Project Success
(1985 - 1987)
Chairman- Ramsey Canyon Hospital and Treatment Center
(1985 - 1993)
Offices Held
President - Arizona council, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
(1984 - 1985)
President- Souther Arizona Council, American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry
(1983 - 1984)
Other Mangement Positions:
Managing Partner - Ruben Family Properties
(2000 - Present)
Owner RockBridge Sawmill
(1981 - 83)
Other Community Service:
Youth Sports Coaching
(1979 - 1995)
Founder - Desert Storm Family Support Center
(1992 - 93)
Community Director - Friends of Scouting
(1992 - 93)
Founder- Alliance For Youth at Risk
(1990 - 93)