Expert Details
Gynecology, Urogynecology, Family Planning
ID: 726645
Texas, USA
Currently, his primary work is focused on teaching and providing care at his urogynecology clinic where is is both a medical director as well as an administrator. As an administrator he coordinates medical student and resident rotations at at his urogynecology clinic as well as at the Planned Parenthood in his region.
His clinical research in obstetrics and gynecology has been on clinical trials testing for female pelvic floor disorders, comparing bone mineral density of women using Lunelle vrs. Pharmacia and UpJohn, Duloxitene HCL in the treatment of Mixed Urinary Incontinence, determining the efficacy and safety of a 21day Monophasic oral contraceptive preparation of Levonorgestrel and Ethinyl Estradiol, the safety and efficacy study of Desogestrel containing oral contraceptives, Desogen vrs. Lo Ovral, evaluating the efficacy and safety of Tibolone in the prevention of osteoporosis in the postmenopausal women, evaluating the Estradiol matrix transdermal therapeutic system in the prevention of postmenopausal bone loss, comparing vaginal cream in the treatment of vulvovaginal candidiasis, evaluating the clinical protocol to demonstrate the effectiveness and safety of Nafarelin Acetate and the treatment of endometriosis, comparing the effect of Loestrin vrs. Allesse, Duloxetine vrs. placebo in the relief of stress urinary incontinence, studying the safety and efficacy of PEN 203 in the treatment of external genital warts in females,and evaluating the quality of life in patients treated with Tolterodine. His clinical research has been sponsored and funded by several nationally recognized pharmaceutical companies and corporations as well as the National Institute of Health and 3M.
He is familiar with ProbeTec, stem cell studies regarding human fetal tissue, alcohol-exposed pregnancies, anogential warts, Ciproflaxocin Once Daily, Medroxy7progesterone Acetate and Estradiol Cypionate Injectable, Depo-Provera on bone mineral density, vaginal atrophy and Lasofoxifene, various STDs, abortion, NuvaRing, Plan B and other pharmaceutical treatment related to obstetrics and gynecologic issues. He has been invited to speak and give lectures and presentations on the various topics at several teaching hospitals and medical colleges throughout the United States.
Senior Consultant for Gearson Leahman Group (GLG)Senior Research Consultant for Planned Parenthood Federation of America
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 1971 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: George Washington University |
Year: 1967 | Degree: B.A. | Subject: | Institution: George Washington University |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 1984 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Medical Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:As Medical Director, Expert oversees twelve health centers employing approximately 40 nurse practitioners who see 100,000 men and women annually for reproductive healthcare, including abortion services. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1978 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Professor | Department: Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology |
Responsibilities:Expert is Professor of Obstetrics & Gynecology and Urology at Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, TX. He is founder of the Ben Taub Hospital Urogynecology Clinic which is the oldest urogynecology resident teaching clinic in the United States. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1977 to 1993 | Employer: Private Practice | Title: Private Physician | Department: |
Responsibilities:Obstetrics, Gynecology and Urogynecology |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1984 to 1986 | Employer: The University of Texas | Title: Clinical Associate Professor | Department: School of Allied Health Services |
Responsibilities:Physicians Assistant Studies |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1979 to 1984 | Employer: Baylor College of Medicine | Title: Clinical Assistant Professor | Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Responsibilities:Professor and Chief of Section of Urogynecology |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1975 to 1977 | Employer: United States Air Force | Title: Regional Obstetrician-Gynecologist | Department: Medical Corps |
Responsibilities:Stationed at the Torrejon Air Force Base in Madrid, Spain. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 1972 to 1975 | Employer: University of Southern California School of Medicine | Title: Clinical Instructor | Department: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology |
Responsibilities:Available upon request. |
Government Experience
Years | Agency | Role | Description |
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Years: 1975 to 1977 | Agency: USAF | Role: Major | Description: Regional Obstetrician Gynecologist at Torrejon Air Force Base, Spain |
Years: 2001 to 2006 | Agency: NICHD | Role: Principal Investigator | Description: Principal Investigator in Female Pelvic Floor Clinical Trials Network (PFDN). Voting member of the PFND Steering Committee. |
Years: 1984 to Present | Agency: Texas City Police Department | Role: Police Surgeon and Medical Director | Description: |
Years: 2007 to Present | Agency: Emergency Medical Services (EMS) | Role: Medical Director | Description: For cities of Dickinson and LaMarque, TX (2008 to present), and Texas City, TX (2007 to present). |
International Experience
Years | Country / Region | Summary |
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Years: 1975 to 1977 | Country / Region: Madrid, Spain | Summary: Regional Obstetrician-Gynecologist for the United States Air Force Medical Corps, Torrejon Air Force Base. |
Career Accomplishments
Associations / Societies |
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Texas Medical Association; Galveston County Medical Society; Fellow, American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists; Fellow, Society of Family Planning; American Urogynecologic Society; International Continence Society; International Urogynecological Association; Society of Gynecologic Surgeons; Central Association of OB/GYN; Association of Reproductive Health Professionals; American Society of Reproductive Medicine; Texas Association of OB/GYN; Texas Reserve Las Officers Association; Houston OB/GYN Society; Association of Professors of OB/GYN; National Association for Continence; European Society of Contraception and Reproductive Health. |
Licenses / Certifications |
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Acitve Surgery and Medical Licenses in Texas, Louisiana, and California. Reserve Captain with Texas City Police, Intermediate Reserve Law Enforcement Officer Certification, State of Texas (TCLEOSE). Board Certified Diplomat, American Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology (ABOG). Diplomat, National Board of Medical Examiners. |
Professional Appointments |
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ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS: Professor, Clinical Instructor, Clinical Assistant Professor, Clinical Associate Professor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Fellowship Director and Chief of Femaile Pelvic Medicine and Reconstructive Surgery of the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology and Urology at three different universities and colleges. OTHER PROFESSIONAL APPOINTMENTS: President, Medical Directors Council of Planned Parenthood, Founder and Director of his own Urogynecology Clinic, Captain, Special Operations and Medical Director for the his regional police and fire department, Medical Director of the Emergency Medical Services of various cities in Texas, for Planned Parenthood the the Greater Southeast Texas area and Senior Physician Surveyor. He served as the Principal or Co-Investigator on over 50 research support projects on behalf of several major pharmaceutical development companies. He is also a peer review journal reviewer for several journals in the field of obstetrics and gynecology and serves on the National Review Panel and Boards as chairman of several panels and committees. A CV with a full list of professional appointments is available upon request. |
Awards / Recognition |
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Voluntary Faculty of the Year, Baylor Department of Obstetrics & Gynecology (1979, 1981, 1984, 1987, 1991, 1993). Physician Honoree, D'feet Breast Cancer, Inc. (a nonprofit organization securing free mammograms for women of Galveston County, Texas, 2006). |
Medical / Professional |
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Internship: Rotating, LA County-University of Southern California Medical Center (1971 - 1972). Residency: Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, LA County-University of Southern California Medical Center (1972 - 1975). |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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He has over 50 publications in prestigious peer reviewed journals including the New England Journal of Medicine. He has also published over 20 abstracts, 15 poster presentations, and four book chapters. |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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Expert has been a designated expert witness in about 100 medical malpractice cases in the past 34 years. These are split about 50-50 for the defense and plaintiff. He has testified at trial in about 10 cases and his employer won the majority of these. Jurys have complimented him for his straightforward answers and layperson-friendly language and explanations. Expert has never made a living doing legal consulting for medical malpractice which constitutes <5% of his professional work and income. Expert does not advertise. |
Training / Seminars |
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Expert has attended hundreds of meetings and organized and delivered several seminars in Urogynecology and Family Planning for local Houston universities as well as the American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology. He has lectured extensively locally, nationally, and internationally. |
Marketing Experience |
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Expert serves as a consulting expert for Gearson Leaman Group (GLG). |
Language Skills
Language | Proficiency |
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Spanish | About 70% proficient |
Fields of Expertise
birth control, genital wart, gonorrhea, gynecology, human papilloma virus, hysterectomy, incontinence, Pap smear test, reproductive system disease, urinary incontinence, urogynecology, women's health, female urology, gynecologic surgery, fibrocystic breast disease, herpes simplex type 2, colposcope, urinary bladder, gynecologic drug development, sexually-transmitted disease, fecal incontinence, urinary bladder disease