Board Certified Chiropractor Acupuncture Expert Witness

Expert Witness No.879

Occupation

Doctor of Chiropractic

Subspecialties and Advanced Training

Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians (D.A.C.B.S.P.)

Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician (C.C.S.P.)

Sports Injury Specialist

Acupuncture (F.I.A.M.A.) / certified to practice in Florida, Connecticut, Vermont & Colorado

Utilization Review Consultant

Independent Medical Examiner

Chiropractic Industrial Injury Prevention Consultant

Holistic Chiropractor/ Holistic Nutrition

Applied Kinesiology

Licensure to Practice Chiropractic

Colorado:      August 10, 1999      (with Acupuncture privileges)

Vermont:      February 10, 1992   (with Acupuncture privileges)

New Jersey:   September 20, 1983        (Inactive Status)

Connecticut:   July 21, 1983         (with Acupuncture privileges)

Florida:           June 9, 1983         (with Acupuncture privileges)
New York:      April 1, 1983                   

(License Numbers Provided upon Request)

Graduate Education

March 31, 1983       Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport, Iowa.
Doctor of Chiropractic, Cum Laude/ D.C.
Certificate of Proficiency in Chiropractic X-ray

Post-Graduate Education & Notable Accomplishments

Present:  
I maintain at least  24 hours of continuing education per year (with many years exceeding this requirement) to maintain my chiropractic license and Diplomate in Chiropractic Sports Medicine. Hours and course work are available for review.
Areas of study include:
Florida rules, regulations and laws. 
Spinal manipulative technique updates regarding management of spinal conditions including sports injuries, general practice and geriatrics .Acupuncture including advanced facial rejuvenation techniques. Currently enrolled in the Diplomate Nutrition course sponsored by the University of Miami. This course includes instruction in alternative / holistic nutritional approaches to disorders such as management of pain, endocrine disorders, menopause, and support of proper aging through the use of alternative supplementation, herbal, homeopathic and naturopathic nutrition.

Below are listed highlights of past course work, certification programs and degrees obtained through continuing education classes:

2001
Fellow International Academy of Medical Acupuncture /F.I.A.M.A.
Completed 200 hours in Acupuncture and requirements for Fellowship
Degree in Acupuncture.

1999
Completed training with the Florida Department of Health and Florida Board of Chiropractic Medicine to become a full examiner for the Semi-Annual Florida Board of Chiropractic Licensure Examination. As an examiner, Expert 879 was responsible for administering the practical proportion of the Florida Chiropractic Board examination to doctors applying for licensure to practice in the State of Florida.   

1998
64 hours of continuing education consisting of:  Comprehensive Diagnostic Laboratory Evaluation, Forensic Chiropractic, Application of Forensic Evidence and Investigation, Federal Rules applicable to Forensic Chiropractic and Chiropractic Forensic Examinations/Evaluations.

1997
Insurance Utilization Review Consultant:
Logan College of Chiropractic
Completed 100 hour program in Insurance Utilization Claim Review and passed certification examination.

1996
Certification to Practice Acupuncture:
University of Miami School of Medicine
Completed 100 hour program in Acupuncture and passed Florida Board Chiropractic Examination to become certified to practice Acupuncture.

1996
U.S. Olympic Training Center Colorado Springs, Colorado:
Sports Medicine Staff
Chiropractor in residence July 16-July 31
In 1996, Expert 879 was chosen to be the Chiropractor in Residence at the U.S. Olympic Training Center.  While there, he treated many of the athletes preparing for the 1996 Atlanta Olympics, the 1996 Para-Olympics and the athletes that reside at the training center.  In the preceding 10 years prior to his attendance at the training center, only 40 Chiropractors throughout the United States have ever been chosen to participate on this elite level.  After completion of his residency, Expert 879 became a member of the U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society, which is only open to physicians that have successfully completed this process.

1995
Certified by the Florida Division of Workers’ Compensation, Rehabilitation and Medical Services Unit as a Workers’ Compensation Provider.  June 9, 1995.

1995
Completed the Florida Comp Certification Program conducted by H.J. Ross Company, Inc. 
May 20, 1995 - 5 hours.

1994  Diplomate of the American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians/D.A.C.B.S.P.
June 10, 1994.  Certificate Number 21.

1991-93
Completed 220 hours in the Diplomate program in Chiropractic Sports Injury: 
New York Chiropractic College and Logan College of Chiropractic.

1991
Texas Chiropractic College:  Certificate in Manipulation Under Anesthesia Instructor:  Harold
Tondera, D.C., D.A.B.C.O.

1991
Institute for Quality Medical Management
Certificate in Clinical Quality Management regarding PPOs, HMOs and Managed
Health Care

1991
Applied Kinesiology Seminar:
ICAK-sanctioned with Dr. Leo Minsky - 100 hours

1990
Independent Medical Examiner’s Certification Course
Completed 6-month course sponsored by the FCA and Parker
College of Chiropractic regarding standardization of independent medical examinations.  72 hours, final course score - 100.

1989
National College of Chiropractic - Evaluation of Permanent Impairment
Stanley Kaplan, D.C., D.A.C.B.O.
20 hours, final score - 96

1988
ACA Council on Sports Injuries and Physical Fitness
Conferred DEGREE as a CERTIFIED CHIROPRACTIC PHYSICIAN (C.C.S.P.)
(July 15) Successfully passed written examination to obtain CCSP degree.

1987-88
Completed 100 hour program in Sports Injuries sponsored by Logan College of Chiropractic

1987-88
Chiropractic Industrial Consultant - completed 120-hour course in Industrial Ergonomic Program sponsored by Northwestern Chiropractic College and FCA.
This course led to an advanced status as a Chiropractic Industrial and Workers’ Compensation Consultant.

1981-83
Intern:  Palmer Clinic, Davenport, Iowa.
Note:  Palmer College of Chiropractic is the founding school in the profession and is considered to be among the finest Chiropractic Colleges in the world.

1982
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners:
Part I and Part II examinations.  DIPLOMATE (Number Available Upon Request)

1980-82
Applied Kinesiology Seminar, Davenport, Iowa
ICAK-sanctioned - 200 hours
(Applied Kinesiology is the study of muscles and motion as applied to Chiropractic and Sports Medicine.)

Publications

(Available Upon Request)

Undergraduate Education

October 18, 2002 Bachelor of Science/B.S. 
Excelsior College/University of the State of New York

1978 – 1979 University of Vermont
1976 – 1977 Syracuse University
1975 – 1976 Rockland Community College

Professional Societies and Associations

U.S. Olympic Sports Medicine Society
American Chiropractic Board of Sports Physicians
Florida Chiropractic Association
International College of Applied Kinesiology

Service Organizations

 (Available Upon Request)

Experience:

1985-present Director of a Chiropractic & Holistic Care Center in Florida
(Name Available Upon Request)
To date, Expert 879 has documented over 125,000 patient encounters.

1984-85
Director of Chiropractic Institute in Italy
(Name Available Upon Request)
Note - This clinic served a population of 400,000 with a daily patient flow of over 100 patients per day.  Documented over 32,000 patient visits in this clinic.

1983-84        Associate Chiropractor, Burak Chiropractic Clinic, Florida

Sports-Specialty Experience

1996 Olympic Training Center:  Chiropractor in Residence.
(See Post Graduate Information and notable accomplishments above).

1992-97 Medical Registration Coordinator and Medical Chairman for Palm Beach Special Olympics:
Providing pre-participation physicals and sports medicine coverage at area events.

1992-93 Vice President, Florida Chiropractic Association Sports Injury Council

1992 Sports Medicine Staff
1992 U.S. Olympic Track and Field Trials, New Orleans, LA
Chosen by ACA Sports Injury Council as one of thirty doctors providing sports medicine coverage to America’s Olympic hopefuls (June 17-28)

1991-93 Chairman, Ethics Committee for the Florida Chiropractic Association
Sports Injury Council

1991 Certified Special Olympics Chiropractic Physician (FCA)

Appointments

Florida Board of Chiropractic Examiners:  Appointed as an examiner for bi-annual
Florida Chiropractic State License examination.  1999 -2003.

Florida Department of Labor and Employment Security, Division of Workers’ Compensation. Rehabilitation and Medical Services Unit.  August 23, 1995.
Pursuant to Rule 38F-54.006 Qualified and selected as an expert medical advisor.

Florida Chiropractic Association Sports Injury Council Representative to the  1996 Atlanta Sports Chiropractic Olympic Committee. 
This organization worked to provide and coordinate Chiropractic coverage at the 1996 Olympics.

Florida Department of Labor & Employment Security
Division of Workers’ Compensation
Bureau of Medical Services and Rehabilitation
Included on Chief Judge’s list of physicians who may perform independent medical examinations pursuant to Florida Statutes 440.13 (2) (1) 3.a.

Marquis Who’s Who in the South and Southwest

Marquis Who’s Who in Science and Technology

Strathmore’s WHO’S WHO

Television   Interviews

(Available Upon Request)