Rittberg, Barry M.D.

Barry Rittberg, M.D.
Assistant Professor
Director of the Division of Adult Psychiatry

Graduated from the University of Wisconsin Medical School.  He completed his residency and a fellowship in the Mood Disorders Clinic at the University of Minnesota Hospitals.  He is the Director of the Division of Adult Psychiatry and is administratively responsible for the day-to-day operation of inpatient, and outpatient services for adults.  Dr. Rittberg has active research in clinical psychopharmacology, and is currently interested in psychiatric aspects of traumatic brain injury.

Educational Summary:
University of Wisconsin - School of Medicine - M.D., 1982
Residency in Psychiatry - University of Minnesota Medical School, 1982-86

Relevant Prior Experience:
Faculty at University of Minnesota total of 9 years
Faculty at affiliated teaching hospital (Regions) 5 years

Responsibilities/Activities in this Residency:
Residency Training Committee
Inpatient supervisor
Lecturer, Resident didactics

Research/Scholarly Interests:
Somatic treatment of Mood Disorders
Clinical trials of novel agents and Vagus Nerve Stimulation

Email: rittb001@umn.edu