Expert Details
Pain Management, Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
ID: 740299
California, USA
Clinically, Expert is recognized as a Founding Pain Management Physician in Sonoma County, where he developed a thriving practice from inception and pioneered advanced techniques, including neuromodulation and minimally invasive interventions for complex pain cases. Additionally, he has contributed as the Interim Medical Director for inpatient rehabilitation, overseeing admissions, discharges, and multidisciplinary team coordination.
Prior to his current role, Expert was at the Texas Institute for Neurological Diseases and Pain Care Physicians in Austin, Texas, where he established successful pain management programs and improved operational efficiency. He also served as a Medical Director at Carrus Hospital, increasing patient census and implementing innovative quality management programs.
Academically, Expert has been involved in research and education, serving as a principal and sub-investigator in clinical trials and sharing his expertise at national and international conferences, including the Napa Pain Conference and Kauai Pain Conference. His educational background includes an MBA from Cornell University, a medical degree from Chicago Medical School, and post-graduate training at Stanford University and Oregon Health Sciences University.
Expert is passionate about advancing pain management practices, mentoring medical professionals, and addressing critical issues like opioid safety. His contributions to the field reflect a balance of clinical excellence, administrative acumen, and a commitment to improving patient care.
Education
Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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Year: 2016 | Degree: MBA | Subject: Business | Institution: Cornell University, Johnson School of Business |
Year: 2005 | Degree: MD | Subject: Medicine | Institution: Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago Medical School |
Year: 2001 | Degree: MS | Subject: Applied Physiology | Institution: Rosalind Franklin University, Chicago Medical School |
Year: 2000 | Degree: BA | Subject: Molecular and Cell Biology | Institution: University of California at Berkeley |
Work History
Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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Years: 2017 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Medical Director & Pain Management Physician | Department: |
Responsibilities:Leader & Head of the Pain Management Department, consisting of about 500 Physicians in Northern California. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2020 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Paneled Physician | Department: |
Responsibilities:Reviews of Group Health and Workers Comp Cases. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2016 to 2020 | Employer: Boston Scientific | Title: Research & Key Opinion Leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:Principal Investigator on Veritas Trial. Trained Physicians, salespeople and ancillary staff on neuromodulation including using roundtables, lectures and classes. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2016 to 2019 | Employer: Nuvectra | Title: Key Opinion Leader | Department: |
Responsibilities:Trained Physicians, salespeople and ancillary staff on neuromodulation including using roundtables, lectures andclasses. |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2015 to 2017 | Employer: Texas Institute for Neurological Diseases | Title: Medical Director of Rehabilitation & Pain Management | Department: Carrus Hospital |
Responsibilities:• Management of patients of extremely complex nature, including weaning off opioids• Installation of medical devices including intrathecal pumps and spinal cord stimulators, along with a multitude of nerve and joint blocks. • Designed programs for quality management, compliance and wound care at Carrus Hospital • Established Procedure suite at Carrus Hospitals • Chairman of Pain Management Committee at Wilson and Jones Hospital – Introduced new Pain Protocols |
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Years | Employer | Title | Department |
Years: 2010 to 2015 | Employer: Pain Care Physicians | Title: Medical Director | Department: |
Responsibilities:• Developed San Marcos Practice in Texas• Assessed financial statements, and developed methods by assessing physician’s productivity through a mixture of the EMR and Quickbooks • Leading teams of MAs, nursing, EMTs, LVNs, PAs, NPs and physicians |
Career Accomplishments
Licenses / Certifications |
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• Board Certified in Physical Medicine • Board Certified in Rehabilitation and Pain Medicine |
Professional Appointments |
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• Board of Directors, Employer • Sub-Investigator, Medtronic • Sub-Investigator, Xalud • Former Primary Investigator, Boston Scientific • Former President/VP, Tri-County Medical Society |
Medical / Professional |
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• Invited Faculty at Napa Pain Conference, Kauai Conference, and Cancer Pain Research Consortium • Pain Management Fellowship at Oregon Health Sciences University • Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation Residency at Stanford University Hospital and Clinics • Internal Medicine Internship at St. Mary's Hospital in San Francisco |
Publications and Patents Summary |
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Expert has 3 publications and numerous presentations on pain and pain management. |
Additional Experience
Expert Witness Experience |
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Expert witness for pain-related medical cases. |