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Non-operative and Operative Management of Spinal Disorders

ID: 736125 Virginia, USA

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Board-certified neurosurgeon fellowship trained in treatment of spinal disorders. Excellent expert and witness with 20 years of experience.

RESEARCH FOCUS:
1. Complex spinal disorders
2. Bone Morphogenetic Protein
3. Resorbable polymers
4. Disc arthroplasty
5. Stem cell technology
6. PRP
7. BOTOX Cosmetic and Musculoskeletal

SPECIALTY: Spinal Surgery / Neurosurgery
: Age Management Medicine
: Bio-identical Hormone Therapy
: IV Therapy / Nutrition
: Aesthetic Medicine

Education

Year Degree Subject Institution
Year: 1993 Degree: M.D. - with Honors Subject: Medicine Institution: University of Michigan
Year: 1989 Degree: Bachelors of Arts Subject: Chemistry, Cum Laude Institution: Kalamazoo College

Work History

Years Employer Title Department
Years: to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Managing Member Department:
Responsibilities:
Neurosurgeon/ Spinal Surgeon
Years Employer Title Department
Years: to Present Employer: Undisclosed Title: Medical Director Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2010 to 2018 Employer: HCA Reston Hospital Title: Division Chief/ Division of Spinal Surgery Department: Department of Surgery
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2003 to 2018 Employer: The Virginia Spine Institute Title: President Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2005 to 2014 Employer: The Spinal Research Foundation Title: Director of Research Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2001 to 2003 Employer: Emory University Title: Assistant Professor Department: Department of Neurosurgery
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2001 to 2003 Employer: Emory NeuroSpine Institute Title: Spine Surgeon Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 2000 to 2001 Employer: Emory University Title: Clinical Instructor/Spine Fellow Department: Department of Neurological Surgery
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1999 to 2000 Employer: The University of Pittsburgh Title: Chief Resident - Neurosurgery Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.
Years Employer Title Department
Years: 1995 to 1999 Employer: Forbes Regional Hospital Title: Associate Staff Physician - Emergency Medicine Department:
Responsibilities:
Available upon request.

Additional Experience

Expert Witness Experience
Consultant for Medtronic, Memphis, TN

Career Accomplishments

Associations / Societies
Degenerative Spine Study Group (DSSG)
American College of Spine Surgery
American College of Surgeons
Lumbar Spine Study Group (LSSG)
Virginia State Medical Society
Medical Society Northern Virginia
Fairfax County Medical Society
North American Spine Society
Georgia Neurosurgical Society
ANSPAC
AANS/CNS Joint Section on Disorders of the Spine and Peripheral Nerves
AANS/CNS Joint Section on Neurotrauma and Critical Care
American College of Surgeons, Associate Fellow
American Medical Political Action Committee
American Association of Neurological Surgeons
Congress of Neurological Surgeons
Pennsylvania Medical Society
Allegheny County Medical Society
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society
American Medical Association
Licenses / Certifications
2019 Washington- District of Columbia Physician
2019 VA Board of Pharmacy Registered Physician for CBD/THC-A oil
2014 Certification in Age Management Medicine
2010 American Association of Neurological Surgeons
2006 American College of Spine Surgery
2005 American Board of Spine Surgery
2004 American College of Surgeons
2003 American Board of Neurological Surgery
2003 Commonwealth of Virginia – Physician
2000 State of Georgia - Medical Physician and Surgeon
1998 Medical Command Physician
1995 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania -Physician
1995 DEA Practitioner
1994 National Board of Medical Examiners Diplomate
1993 Basic Cardiac Life Support – Provider
1993 Advanced Cardiac Life Support – Provider
1993 Advanced Trauma Life Support – Provider

SPECIALITY CERTIFICATION:
GCP for Clinical Trials with Investigational Drugs and Medical Devices Certification 2019
Allergan AMI Master Course Certification 2019
Advanced Hyaluronic Acid Filler Techniques Certification 2019 Tom Van Eijk Academy
NIH Clinical Research Training Certification 2019
American Association of Neurological Surgeons- Fellow 2010
American College of Spine Surgery- Fellow 2006
American Board of Spinal Surgery 2005
American College of Surgeons - Fellow 2004
American Board of Neurological Surgery (currently MOC) 2003
Awards / Recognition
Northern Virginia Magazine, Top Doctors
Castle-Connolly, Top Doctors
The Washingtonian, Top Doctors, 10 years
Becker’s Orthopedic and Spine Review “100 of the Best Spine Surgeons and Spine Specialists in America”
Patients’ Choice Award, 7 years
Becker’s Orthopedic and Spine Review “100 of the Best Spine Surgeons and Spine Specialists in America”, 5 years
“Spine Surgeon Leader to Know” Becker’s Spine Review
Consumers Research Council of America: Guide to America’s Top Surgeons, 4 years
Frist Humanitarian Award
National Register’s Who’s Who in Executives and Professionals, 2 years
Marquis Who’s Who in America, 2 years
Resident Teaching Award University of Pittsburgh, Department of Neurosurgery
C. Gardner Child III Award for Excellence in Surgery, University of Michigan Department of Surgery
Edgar A. Kahn Award for Excellence in Neurological Surgery, University of Michigan Section of Neurosurgery
Alpha Omega Alpha Honor Medical Society, University of Michigan Chapter
Alpha Omega Alpha Medical Student Research Award
Kalamazoo College Honors Scholarship, 4 years
Dean's List, Kalamazoo College, 4 years
Varsity Letters - Intercollegiate Football, Kalamazoo College
Publications and Patents Summary
Grants: Research Support- 5, Course Faculty/ Invited Speaker- 68
Publications in Refereed Journals: 64
Contributed Publications: 21
Published Abstracts: 23
Presentations at Scientific Meetings: 62
Published Comments: 5

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