Provides Testimony In
Internal Medicine, Rheumatology, Allergy, Triple Board Certified, Immunology, Fibromyalgia, Arthritis, Osteoporosis, Osteoporosis,
Education
1973, The Johns Hopkins University Medical School, Baltimore, Maryland
1965-1969, B.A, Princeton University, Cum Laude in Biology
1969, University Scholar
Appointments
1994-Present, Clinical Professor of Medicine and Rheumatology; School of Medicine
1992-Present, Medical Director, Fibromyalgia Rehabilitation Program, Medical Center, Division of Physical Medicine and Rehab
1986-Present, Medical Director, Medical Center, Beverly Hills
1987-1994, Adjunct Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine
1984-1989, Acting Director, Division of Rheumatology, Medical Center, Los Angeles
1984-1985, Acting Director, 5N Rehabilitation Unit, Center for the Health Sciences
1984-1987, Adjunct Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine
1982-1983, Clinical Assistant Professor of Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, Department of Medicine, School of Medicine
1979-1981, Assistant Professor of Medicine, University of School of Medicine
1978-1979, Instructor, University School of Medicine, Director, Allergy Clinic, Boston City Hospital
1977-1979, Assistant Visiting Physician, Department of Medicine, City Hospital
1977-1978, Lecturer, Tufts University School of Medicine, Director, Arthritis Rehabilitation Unit, Hospital, Boston Harbor, MA
1976- 1979, Postdoctoral Research Fellow of the Arthritis
1975-1977, Arthritis Foundation Fellowship in Rheumatology, Boston University School of Medicine
1975-1977, Thorndike Fellow in Medicine, Boston City Hospital
1974-1975, Resident in Medicine, University Hospital, Boston
1973-1974, Intern in Medicine, University Hospital, Boston
Cedars Medical Center, Attending
Licenses
California
Experience
1981-Present, Private Practice of Rheumatology
Activities
2005-2008, Scientific Advisory Council of the National Osteoporosis Foundation
2005, Nominations Committee, ASBMR
2004, International Osteoporosis Foundation: Committee of Scientific Advisors (CSA)
2004, representative, WHO working group on absolute risk of fracture. Brussells, Belgium
2004, Member International Scientific Committee, 2nd International Conference on Bone and Mineral Research and 4th International Osteoporosis Symposium, First WHO Collaborating Center Asian Regional Conference on Osteoporosis
2003-2005, ASBMR Professional Practice Committee, Ad hoc Member ASBMR Science Policy Committee, Member ASBMR Clinical Outreach Task Force
2003, Consultant to the Osteoporosis and Related Bone Diseases-National Resource Center
2002-2003, Member, Professional Practice Committee, American Society of Bone and Mineral Research (ASBMR)
2002, NOF NTF
2001-Present, Women’s Heath Resource Center
2001-2003, Charter Member, The Committee on Women’s Health, Medical Center
2000-Present, Member, Health Advisory Council
2000-2002, President, CN, A Clinical Research Organization
2000, Chairperson of CM Scientific Advisory Board
1999-Present, Member NOF Scientific Advisory Board and Education Committee
1999-Present, Board of Directors, CM Inc.
1998-1999, President, OSNET Inc., a Site Management Corporation
1997, Invited participant, NIH workshop on Atypical Illness in Women with Silicone Breast Implants
1996-1997, Chairperson ACRMBD & USG
1996, Participant, NIH workshop on Fibromyalgia
1996, NOF representative to Blue Shield re: reimbursement
1995-1996, American College of Rheumatology Task Force on Osteoporosis Marketing
1995, National Osteoporosis Foundation Delphic Committee on Costs of Osteoporosis
1995, Medical Advisory Board, American Fibromyalgia Syndrome Association
1995-1997, Member AMA DATTA panel
1995-1997, Chairperson Silicone Related Disorders Study Group of American College of Rheumatology
1995-1996,Co-chair Fibromyalgia Task force, So. Cal. Arthritis Foundation
1995, National Osteoporosis Foundation Delphic Panel on Osteoporosis Fracture Attribution
1994-1995, President Silicone Related Disorders Research Study Group
1993-1996, Consultant to Batelle to Develop Health States in Osteoporosis
1991-Present, Medical Director Cedars Sinai Medical Center Fibromyalgia Rehabilitation Program
1991-1993, Member, Osteoporosis Quality of Life Study Group
1988-Present, Rehabilitation Advisory Committee, Cedars Sinai Medical Center, Los Angeles
1983-Present, Southern California Rheumatism Society
1993-1995, Chairperson, Osteoporosis and Metabolic Bone Disease Group, American College of Rheumatology
1987-1990, Southern California Arthritis Foundation Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee
1980, Eastern Pennsylvania Chapter, Arthritis Foundation, Medical and Scientific Advisory Committee, Professional Education Committee
Professional Societies
1990, Fellow, American College of Rheumatology
1987, American Society for Bone and Mineral Research
1987, Phi Delta Epsilon
1980, Fellow, American College of Physicians
1975, American Federation for Clinical Research
1975, American Rheumatism Association
Specialty Boards
1980, Co-joint Board of Allergy & Immunology
1978, American Board of Rheumatology
1976, American Board of Internal Medicine
Editorial Boards
2005, Section Editor, Current Rheumatology Reports
2005, Future Rheumatology
2004, Journal of Bone and Mineral Research
Advisory Boards
Lilly Osteoporosis National Advisory Board
Alliance for Bone Health Council
Merck Rheumatology Advisory Board in Osteoporosis
Zolendronate Rheumatology Advisory Board (Novartis)
Amgen Osteoporosis Registry
Grants
Available upon request
Publications
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Presentations
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