Expert Details
Triple Board Certified in Neurology, Pain, and Brain Injury
ID: 740309
Texas, USA
Expert has spearheaded transformative pain management initiatives, including system-wide strategies that leverage big data to improve patient outcomes. As Chairman of both the Outpatient and Inpatient System Pain Committees, his leadership led to a 2-day reduction in hospital stays for opioid-tolerant patients and significant advancements in patient safety and care efficacy. Notably, he directed the development of a pioneering inpatient ketamine program and played a critical role in Houston Methodist achieving the prestigious HIMSS Stage 7 designation.
Expert is a leading authority on opioid stewardship, collaborating with the CDC on comprehensive prescribing guidelines and integrating these into clinical workflows. His efforts in Clinical Decision Support (CDS) systems have set a national benchmark, influencing over 100 healthcare systems and garnering recognition as a trailblazer in technology-driven healthcare solutions.
Beyond clinical excellence, Expert has made substantial contributions to medical innovation, founding ventures which address critical healthcare challenges using AI and FDA-cleared medical devices. His dedication to addressing disparities in clinical trials through Cedar Health Research underscores his commitment to equitable healthcare.
An accomplished researcher and educator, Expert has co-authored numerous publications and mentored the next generation of medical professionals. His expertise has been sought by leading organizations, including the Alzheimer’s Association, CDC, and National Safety Council. With a passion for advancing pain management, neurology, and healthcare equity, Expert continues to shape the future of medicine through his visionary leadership and groundbreaking initiatives.
Education
| Year | Degree | Subject | Institution |
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| Year: 2000 | Degree: MD | Subject: Internal Medicine | Institution: George Washington University, School of Medicine |
| Year: 1996 | Degree: BA | Subject: Chemistry & Biology | Institution: University of Pennsylvania / Saint Louis University |
Work History
| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
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| Years: 2014 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Assistant Professor in Neurology, Medical Director of Pain | Department: Pain Management |
Responsibilities:Inpatient and outpatient care for 7 hospitals, free-standing emergency rooms, numerous outpatient clinics and one international satellite.• Work closely with hospital executive team to create strategic vision of hospital's Pain Program • Supervise providers in the inpatient and outpatient settings including managing financial performance • Hire and mentor new physicians and mid-level providers • Chairman of the Outpatient System Pain Committee • Chairman of the Inpatient System Pain Committee • Opioid leadership - clinical decision support • Quality improvement and patient safety - developed pain protocols and order sets to standardize inpatient pain management across the healthcare system |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to Present | Employer: Undisclosed | Title: Physician & Expert Reviewer | Department: |
Responsibilities:Physician at a private practice in Texas and California specializing in brain injury, pain, and general neurology.Medical expert for US Attorney's Office, Department of Justice, California Medical Board, California Attorney General, Texas Medical Board, and Drug Enforcement Agency. |
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| Years | Employer | Title | Department |
| Years: 2007 to 2021 | Employer: UCLA, David Geffen School of Medicine | Title: Assistant Clinical Professor | Department: Department of Neurology |
Responsibilities:• Supervised management of complex neurological cases in the neurology resident clinic• Faculty in the ACGME approved physiatry-based multidisciplinary pain/spine fellowship (2007 – 2013) • Physiatry fellows rotated through clinic for training in medical and interventional/surgical techniques for management of pain • Participated in the admissions process including interviewing/ranking prospective candidates • Taught a spring semester course on pain to 1st year medical students at David Geffen (2008 – 2010) • Coordinated combined Neurosurgery/ Pain Management Conference (2007 – 2008) |
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Government Experience
| Years | Agency | Role | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| Years: 2016 to Present | Agency: CDC | Role: Consultant | Description: • Assisted in the development of CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain that were released in 2016 • Hosted panel discussion with the CDC and key opinion leaders at Houston Methodist to develop a strategy of creating Clinical Decision Support (CDS) for the CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain • Co-authoring a publication with CDC regarding the success of CDS development based on key metrics • Coordinated between CDC and the Medical Board of California to coordinate opioid prescribing standards • Liaison between CDC and UCLA David Geffen School of Medicine to develop a comprehensive curriculum for medical students and residents around the CDC Guidelines for Prescribing Opioids for Chronic Pain |
| Years: 2016 to 2016 | Agency: Federation of State Medical Boards (FSMB) | Role: Consultant | Description: Participated in the “Workgroup on FSMB’s Model Policy on the Use of Opioid Analgesics in the Treatment of Chronic Pain” in Washington, DC. Co-authored the revision of the FSMB Guidelines on Chronic Pain to facilitate unity between the CDC and FSMB guidelines so that best practices and provider expectations were consistent. |
Career Accomplishments
| Associations / Societies |
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| • Member, American Academy of Neurology • Member, International Association for the Study of Pain • Member, American Pain Society • Member, American Medical Association |
| Licenses / Certifications |
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| Medical License: California, Texas Board Certifications: • Neurology, American Board of Psychiatry and Neurology (ABPN) 2005 – Present • Pain Medicine, (ABPN) 2006 – Present • Brain Injury Medicine, (ABPN) 2014 – Present |
| Professional Appointments |
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| • National Strategy Advisor, Alzheimer's Association • Clinical Advisor, Aspen Insights • Consultant, National Safety Council • Founder, Texas Medical Center Pain Collaborative • Inventor/CEO, Asterion AI • Inventor, Chief Medical Officer, OcciGuide • Chief Medical Officer, Cedar Health Research |
| Awards / Recognition |
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| • Administrative Chief Resident, Montefiore Medical Center, Dept of Neurology • Hyman R. Posin Award, George Washington University, School of Medicine (awarded for excellence in Neurology and outstanding sensitivity to neurological patients) |
| Medical / Professional |
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| • Multidisciplinary Pain Management Fellowship, Dept of Anesthesia, Mass Gen Hospital(MGH)/Harvard Med School (2005-2006) • Clinical Research Fellow in Neurology, Dept of Neurology, Mass Gen Hospital(MGH)/Harvard Med School (2004-2006) • Resident in Neurology, Montefiore Medical Center (2001-2004) • Medical Intern, Maimonides Medical Center (2000-2001) |
| Publications and Patents Summary |
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| Expert has over 30 publications and 10 patents + patents pending. |
Additional Experience
| Expert Witness Experience |
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| I have been doing expert work for about 15 years. I have been doing 5-10 cases per year. Also have been a medical expert for U.S. Attorney’s office/Department of Justice/California Medical Board and to a lesser extent in Texas since 2007. |
Fields of Expertise
Traumatic brain Injury, neurology, pain management, psychiatry, pain medicine, opioids, opioid prescription, patient safety, pain management protocols, inpatient pain management, outpatient pain management, opioid stewardship, neurological disease diagnosis, TBI biomarkers, brain injury treatment, neurology clinical trials, cognitive decline, healthcare AI, neurological diagnostics, pain devices, opioid epidemic, pain care equity, hospital quality improvement, HIMMS Stage 7 designation, clinical innovation