Duke Ruktanonchai

Duke Ruktanonchai, MD has a diverse work experience in various medical and psychiatric roles. Duke currently holds the position of Chief Medical Officer at Backpack Healthcare since August 2023. Prior to this, they served as a Medical Director at Wesley Family Services from June 2018 to August 2023.

Duke also served as Chief Medical Officer at Eachday from February 2021 to March 2023. Additionally, they worked as a Psychiatrist at The Children's Institute of Pittsburgh from August 2017 to June 2018 and as a Medical Director at Highmark Inc. from March 2016 to July 2017.

Furthermore, Dr. Ruktanonchai held the position of Medical Director for Behavioral Health and Vice President at Baylor Scott & White Health from February 2014 to March 2016. Duke served as a Clinical Assistant Professor at Texas A&M University during the same time period.

Dr. Ruktanonchai started their career as an Epidemic Intelligence Service Officer at the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention from July 2012 to January 2014. Duke also worked as a Psychiatrist and Medical Doctor at Alliance Clinical Associates from January 2007 to July 2012, and as a Hospital Psychiatrist at Central DuPage Hospital from January 2007 to July 2012.

Duke Ruktanonchai, MD completed their Bachelor's degree in Biology at the University of Kentucky from 1992 to 1996. Duke then obtained their Medical Doctor (MD) degree from the University of Louisville School of Medicine from 1996 to 2001. Following this, they pursued a General Psychiatry Residency and Chief Resident-Fellowship in Child and Adolescent Psychiatry at the University of Kentucky from 2001 to 2006. Dr. Ruktanonchai is also board certified in General Psychiatry and Child and Adolescent Psychiatry by the American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology.