Chiropractic Expert Witness

Education

1985 Hofstra University

Hempstead, New York Bachelor of Arts degree, Pre-Medical, Psychology major, Biology Minor

1989 Life University Marietta, Georgia , Doctor of Chiropractic

WORK EXPERIENCE:

1991 – Present: Clinic Director/Owner/Management:

Performed physical examinations, x-rays, processed new patients, performed physical therapy, Independent Medical Exams, Manipulation Under Sedation procedures, NCV/EMG testing..

2010  Chiropractic  Current.

New Jersey

1991-Moved above

New Jersey

Founder and Director

CONTINUING EDUCATION:

Present: Cont. Ed., I have attended various seminars throughout the years, which included topics such as, MRI, chiropractic techniques, practice management, pain management, emotional and physical trauma, whiplash, lumbar disc treatments, acupuncture, and impairment ratings.

35+ CE-credits 2022/3, available upon request.

FMCSA-NRCME re-certified, August 2023.

December 2022 Advanced First Aid Course.

July 2022 Phlebotomy Re-certification Course.

November 2019 FAA pilot Basic-Med physician training certification

August 2016 MUA re-certification. Manipulation under Anesthesia Refresher Certification.

July 2010 Phlebotomy Certification, Union County College, Cranford, NJ

April 2010 BLS for Healthcare Provider, CPR, AED certified, UMDNJ Newark, NJ

April 2010 NY State Blood Borne Pathogens certification

April 2010 HIPAA certification

1988 National Board Chiropractic Examiners

Tested and completed parts one, two and three and physical therapy.

1993 12 hours of Evoked Potential/Nerve Conduction Velocity Testing, Life Chiropractic College

1994 Published, Dynamic Chiropractic, June 1994 edition on Practice Management.

2004 Manipulation under Anesthesia Certification , Dr. Tanner, Los Angeles Chiropractic College

2005 Electro-diagnosis Certification Program, Dr. Dishman, New York Chiropractic College 150hrs in the diagnosis, interpretation, performing of Nerve Conduction Velocity and EMG Testing. Have performed numerous neuro-diagnostic EMG/NCV studies. Have also provided other doctors with this specialized neurological service with my own equipment

2011 NHA National Phlebotomy Certification obtained. Certified phlebotomist, 2016 re-certified.

Pertinent Information:

Malpractice Insurance, 1 million/3 million coverage, Unremarkable. Professional References available upon request.

Privileges: Full staff privileges to perform manipulation under anesthesia procedures at:

Manalapan Surgical Center, Manalapan, NJ. 2014-2018.

HOSPITALS:

1992-1993 Cooper Hospital, Philadelphia (one of the first chiropractic physicians in NJ to have hospital privileges to treat and admit patients).

Full staff privileges. Hospital closed due to financial issues.

1998-1999 Montclair Community Hospital

Full staff privileges in the chiropractic department

Closed due to financial issues.

Certificates and Other Licenses:

Certified pilot Basic-Med examiner/provider-2019-present

Certified DOT Medical Examiner 2014-present Re-certified, August 2023.

Manipulation under Anesthesia-2x certified. 2004/2016

MEMBERSHIPS/ SOCIETIES/ LICENSES/ Organizations:

Certified in biometric health coaching/health screener.

Phlebotomy National Certification, NHA. New Jersey State Licensed Real Estate Salesperson, re-certified 2019.

 Active Chiropractic License in the following states:

New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Virginia.

Independent Chiropractic Consultant: Performed various independent medical examinations for defense attorneys and plaintiff examinations as well. Requests for these examinations have been made by the insurance companies or by attorneys.

I have also received a Honors Mayor of Bloomfield, NJ medal and certificate award for offering help to participate and for being available to donate my time for chiropractic services after the Sept 11, 2001 World Trade Center attack.

Testified in court for plaintiff/defendant personal injury and malpractice cases. I have been asked to review medical malpractice legal cases for attorneys for merit.

Health Biometric Screener/Coach: Participation in corporate health screenings including cholesterol (LDX-cholestech), blood pressure, BMI, waist to hip ratio measurements and diabetes screenings. Also in charge of explaining these results to corporate clients who tested. Worked in companies such as Energizer Corp, Pearson, Platex, Walgreens, Skyline Steel, ABC/Disney, ESPN studios NYC.

General Supervisor, State of NJ for Cigna Insurance in capacity of overseeing daily health screening cholesterol screening operations to make sure screening technicians are in compliance with quality assurance and proper state required documentation and procedures.