Bas van de Valk
Maastricht, Netherlands
Summary
Experienced physician with five years dedicated to treating obesity and eating disorders through cognitive behavioral therapy in multi-disciplinary teams, providing compassionate, evidence-based care to support sustainable health outcomes. Background includes academic expertise in human movement sciences and muscle physiology, gained through research work with the M3 research group led by Professor Luc van Loon at Maastricht University. Skilled in patient-centered care, behavioral health interventions, and interdisciplinary collaboration, I bring a holistic approach to treatment that bridges medical practice and scientific research to improve patient well-being.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Endurance Sports Coach
Van de Valk Triathloncoaching (self-employed)
Maastricht
08.2021 - Current
- Coaching and prescribing evidence-based training plans to endurance athletes (runners, cyclists, triathletes).
Medical Doctor
Co-eur center for obesity and eating disorders
Maastricht
03.2019 - Current
- Identifying and treating underlying medical causes for weight change or altered eating behavior.
- Identifying and treating obesity-related comorbidities.
- Identifying, monitoring, and treating physical complications related to anorexia nervosa and bulimia nervosa.
- Treating obese patients with novel pharmacological therapies (e.g., GLP-1 analogues).
- Temporary position as head of the medical team from June 2020 to January 2021.
Clinical Rotations
Maastricht University
Maastricht
02.2016 - 01.2019
- Completed clinical rotations in various clinical and outpatient care settings
- Participated in elective placements in Cardiology at Maastricht University Medical Center+ and Human Movement Sciences at Maastricht University
- Conducted a scientific internship and thesis on the implementation of a personalized smartphone app to support good bowel preparation for colonoscopy in the Department of Gastroenterology
Extracurricular Internship
Maastricht University, Department of Human Movement Sciences
Maastricht
03.2014 - 02.2016
- Volunteered as a research assistant in the M3 research group led by Professor Luc van Loon. During this period I gained experience in setting up and performing research studies in the field of muscle physiology, exercise, and immobilization.
Education
Master's Degree - Medicine, Cum Laude
Maastricht University
Maastricht, The Netherlands02.2019
Bachelor's Degree - Medicine, Cum Laude
Maastricht University
Maastricht, The Netherlands07.2015
Skills
- Dutch (native language)
- English (C1/C2 level)
- German (A2 level)
References
Available upon request
Timeline
Endurance Sports Coach
Van de Valk Triathloncoaching (self-employed)
08.2021 - Current
Medical Doctor
Co-eur center for obesity and eating disorders
03.2019 - Current
Clinical Rotations
Maastricht University
02.2016 - 01.2019
Extracurricular Internship
Maastricht University, Department of Human Movement Sciences
03.2014 - 02.2016
Master's Degree - Medicine, Cum Laude
Maastricht University
Bachelor's Degree - Medicine, Cum Laude
Maastricht University
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