Ryan Marek, PhD

Ryan Marek, Ph.D. is an Assistant Professor of Clinical Psychology at Sam Houston State University (SHSU). Dr. Marek joined the faculty in 2021 and teaches doctoral-level clinical psychology students, engages in an active program of research, serves as consulting editor for both medical and psychological peer-reviewed journals, and has a private practice centered around psychological assessment (including pre-surgical evaluations). Dr. Marek is a licensed psychologist in the state of Texas. For patient referrals, please see Dr. Marek's practice information on this page. Dr. Marek’s program of research is focused on understanding how psychological factors contribute to medical outcomes. He is an Associate Editor for Surgery for Obesity and Related Diseases. He currently has over 60 peer-reviewed publications mostly focused on pre-surgical psychological evaluations and how they predict various outcomes. Dr. Marek uses his research to help patients manage risk factors prior to and after surgery to help them achieve good outcomes. He also has interests in psychological assessment and notably uses and studies the Minnesota Multiphasic Personality Inventory (MMPI) in his research and practice. He has been recognized by a few national organizations who have awarded him early-career research awards for his work in pre-surgical psychological evaluations.