Education: National College of Chiropractic, Lombard IL,
Now known as - National university Health Sciences
Doctor Of Chiropractic (01/1990 - 4/1994)
Bachelor in Human Biology (01/1990 – 04/1992)
Oakton Community College, Des Plaines, IL
Associate Degree in Science (1986 – 1989)
Professional Edens Dempster Pain Center,
Experience: 8800 N. Lockwood Ave, Suite B, Skokie, IL 60077 Clinician – ( 8/1994 – 11/2001)
Bridgeport Neck & Back Wellness Center
804 West 31st Street , Chicago, IL 60608
Clinic Director, A clinic providing care of lower back, cervical and sports injuries. ( 11/1994 - Present )
Temporary Doctor, (07/1994 – 11/1995)
Filled in doctors who went on vacation and/or seminars
Sigma Medical Center, Dr. Levy, Dr. Martinez, Dr. Foreman, MD.
Your Family Doctor (05/1996 – 06/1997)
Associates Doctor
Worked with internist to treat and rehabilitate musculoskeletal Disorders
National College of Chiropractic Center, Lombard, IL
National College of Chiropractic Clinic, Chicago, IL
Salvation Army Clinic, Chicago, IL
Chiropractic Intern – (8/1993 – 04/1994)
Responsible for all aspects of patient health and rehabilitation, inclusive of physical examinations, neuralgic and orthopedic evaluations, use of procedures for laboratory and radiographic diagnosis, physical Therapy modalities, soft-tissue massage and various spinal technique.
Special Skills Diversified Techniques
Extremity Adjusting and Mobilization
Trigger Point Therapy
Acupuncture and Meridian Therapy for pain Control
Memberships: American Chiropractic Association (ACA)
National College of Chiropractic Alumni Association
South Loop Chambers Of Commerce
Fullerton Ave. Chambers Of Commerce
American Academy of Pain Management
American Academy of Spine Physicians
Illinois Chiropractic Society, Inc.
Post-Graduate National College of Chiropractic – Post Graduate
Studies Post-Graduate Chiropractic Clinical Neurology
This series of classes offer in-depth study in themanagement of patient’s with neuralgic diseases and musculoskeletal disorders influenced by their neuralgic dysfunction. This includes the pain behavior associated with mental illness focusing to pediatrics and geriatrics. In addition, the we will learn the neuromuscular etiologies, which manifest in back pain and the rehabilitation procedures to manage patients with these disorders. The neuroradiology sessions discuss the major imaging methods including brain scans, angiography, myelography CT and MRI. (1998 – present)
Completion of this program leads to eligibility for the Diplomate Certification Board Examinations
National University of Health Sciences (formerly, National Collage of Chiropractic ) – Post Graduate
Independent Medical Examiner
• Acquire clinical skill for catastrophic injury pathology assessment
• Evaluate external trauma for internal injuries
• Integrate practice in to mainstream disability medicine
Significant responsibility is assumed when performing
an independent medical Evaluation (IME). Practitioners obtaining these credentials will be equipped to enter the challenging subspecialties of IMEs, forensic, utilization review, impairment and disability. (05/2000–Present )
Completion of this program leads to eligibility for the
National Board of Forensic Chiroparctors (NBOFC) and American College of Chiropractic Consultants
( ACCC)
Post Graduate Orthopedic Program
This program is designed in-dept study of musculoskeletal systems management of diseases related to musculoskeletal disorders.
Completion of this program leads to the eligibility to take examination by the American Board of Chiropractic Orthopedists (ABCO) (5-2000 - present)
Whiplash 2000: Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology
The Master’s Certification Program
(1/1998 – Present )
This program is offered by Dr. Arthur Croft, a well known expert in Whiplash injury of Spine Research Institute of San Diego. He is the Author of Book Called Whiplash: Acceleration and Deceleration Syndrome., 3rd Edition
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)
ATTENED ABIME – REVIEW CERTIFICATION COURSE
( 02-22- 02 - 02- 25-02 )
ABIME-certified medical doctors and chiropractors possess necessary medical skills and training in physical, behavioral, psychological and occupational assessment; draw upon in-depth experience to perform credible evaluations; provide thorough, objective, written analysis regarding diagnoses, causation, prognosis, maximal medical improvement, impairment, work capacity, appropriateness of care and care management; testify’ as expert medical witness; recognize the value of impartiality and thoroughness in case evaluation; strive to conduct timely, cost-effective evaluations; abide by ABIME and AMA codes of conduct and ethical practice; and exhibit commitment to professional excellence and integrity.
The American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME) addresses management’s need for competent, reliable disability/compensation evaluations. ABIME is the only quality assurance organization that establishes national, uniform standards of competency for physicians who perform ICEs as well as IMEs.
Chicago Medical Society and ABIME – participated in the educational activities entitled Certification Review Courses at Hawaii on 2/23/02 and is awarded 15.0 hours of category 1 credit toward AMA Physician’s Recognition Award.
Special Interests: Literature research Review– Analyze scientific Journals related to the profession and Soft tissue Injury trauma, Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology.
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