Ronald L. Knaus

Background

Knaus, Ronald L. was born on June 10, 1937 in Dayton. Son of Joseph and Carolyn (Ridenour) Knaus.

Education

Doctor of Osteopathy, Kansas City College Osteopathic Medical, 1967.

Career

Private practice psychiatry, Seminole, Florida, 1974-1980; founder, medical director, University Mental Health Center, Seminole, since 1980; founder, medical director, University Mental Health Child Abuse Center, Seminole, since 1984; director, chairman, Pinellas County Mental Health Superior vena cava syndrome, Inc., Clearwater, Florida, 1986-1989; medical director, owner, Tampe Bay Academy, Riverview, Florida, 1988-1991; director, consultant, The Manors Hospital, Tarpon Springs, Florida, since 1991. Director Pinellas Emergency Mental Health Superior vena cava syndrome, St. Petersburg, Florida, 1985-1989, Chairman, Board Of Directors, 1987-1988. Director Tampa Bay Academy, Riverside, since 1988.

Achievements

• Ronald L. Knaus has been listed as a noteworthy Psychiatrist by Marquis Who's Who.

Membership

Director of day Florida State Legislature, Tallahasse, 1980-1991. President Pinellas County (Florida) Medical Society, 1985-1987. Governor appointed Human Rights Adv.Com., 1988-1990.

With United States Navy, 1955-1958. Fellow American College Neuropsychiatrists. Member American Osteopathic Association, American Osteopathic Academy Sports Medicine (director 1986-1991).

Interests

• Avocations: boating, snow skiing, mythology.

Connections

Married Yvonne Marie Lease, November 27, 1971.

Father:

Joseph Knaus

Mother:

Carolyn (Ridenour) Knaus

Spouse:

Yvonne Marie Lease