University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey -
School of Osteopathic Medicine, Stratford, NJ

Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine

August 2002- May 2006




University of Florida, Gainesville, FL        

Bachelor of Science, Microbiology and Cell Science                                 

August 1998- May 2002

EMPLOYMENT/ POST-GRADUATE MEDICAL TRAINING

Pain Management Physician, Korunda Pain Management Center, Naples, FL

July 2011-present




Pain Management Fellowship, Medical College of Virginia/ Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA, July 2010-June 2011




Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency,Temple University/Moss Rehab PM&R July 2007-June 2010

Relief Staff (Moonlighting) Physician, Bryn Mawr Rehab Hospital, Malvern, PA
April 2009-June 2010




Rotating Internship, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey- School of Osteopathic Medicine, July 2006- June 2007

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Board Certified
Step I- Pass (97th Percentile)
Step II- Pass

American Board of Pain Medicine, Board Eligible, Examination scheduled October 2011

National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners- COMLEX I, II, III                                   

Commonwealth of Florida, Licensed Physician, November 2010- present

Commonwealth of Virginia, Licensed Physician, May 2010- present

Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Inactive Licensed Physician, December 2008-present

Drug Enforcement Administration, December 2008-present

Sigma Sigma Phi, National Osteopathic Honor Fraternity, Omicron Chapter, 2005                       
Magna Cum Laude, Bachelor of Science, University of Florida, 2002

Chief Intern, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey-
School of Osteopathic Medicine, July 2006-2007

USTA Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, Cherry Hill, NJ, On-site Physician, 2007

University of Philadelphia Basketball, Philadelphia, PA, On-site Team Physician, 2007

Moss Rehabilitation Camp Independent, On-site Physician, 2008

American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2007-present
American Osteopathic Association, 2002-present

Opioid Pharmacology, VCU Pain Fellowship Journal Club, September 2010

Case Based MRI of the Shoulder.  PM&R Grand Rounds.  Moss Rehab, November 2009

Manipulation Techniques in Musculoskeletal Pathology.  AAPM&R National Convention,      October 2009.

Adolescent Idiopathic Scoliosis.  PM&R Grand Rounds. Moss Rehab, April 2009.

                       
Osteopathic Muscle Energy and Adhesive Capsulitis.  PM&R Grand Rounds.  MosS Rehabilitation Hospital (Moss Rehab), May 2008. 
   

Epidural Infusion of Bupivicaine and Fentanyl to Treat Chest Wall CRPS: A Case Series. Poster Presentation at NANS National Conference 2010.

Oromandibular Dystonia Treated with Botulinum Toxin in TBI. A Case Report.  Poster Presentation at AAP National Conference 2009.

           
A Unique Presentation of Medial Winging of the Scapula. A Case Report. Electrodiagnostics Poster Presentation at AAPM&R National Conference 2009.

CONFERENCES ATTENDED

North American Neuromodulation Society, National Conference, 2010
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, National Conference 2005, 2009.
Atlantic Regional Osteopathic Conference, 2002, 2003, 2006, 2009.
American Osteopathic Association, National Conference, 2006.

CURRENT RESEARCH

1)   Collaboration on a database of the clinically subjective, functional, and laboratory outcomeS of spinal cord stimulation.

SPECIALTY INTERESTS

Using a hands-on approach that puts the patient first in treating an array of painful conditions including disorders of the spine, non-surgical orthopedics and sports medicine, joint and arthritis pain, headache, cancer-related pain, and the vast number of nerve-related painful conditions.

Techniques include both traditional and non-traditional modalities.  He is skilled in Osteopathic Manual Manipulation as both a diagnostic and therapeutic treatment modality.  Trained and skilled at fluoroscopically guided procedures including advanced procedures such as spinal cord stimulation, or commonly performed pain relieving procedures such as epidural injections, nerve blocks and ablations, and joint injections.  Furthermore, skilled at performing diagnostic procedures including EMG/ nerve conduction studies and discography.

Medical Education

D.O.    University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Stratford, NJ; 2006

Advanced Training

Virginia Commonwealth University; Richmond, VA; Pain Medicine Fellowship
Temple University; Philadelphia, PA; Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey; Kennedy Memorial Hospital; Stratford, NJ, Internship

Professional Experience
Korunda Pain Management Center; Naples, FL; Pain Management Physician, 2011-present
Sheltering Arms Rehabilitation Hospital; Rehab Physician; Midlothian, VA, 2010-2011
Bryn Mawr Rehabilitation Hospital; Rehab Physician; Malvern, PA, 2009-2010

Hospital Privileges
Physicians Regional Medical Center; Naples, FL
Naples Community Hospital; Naples, FL

Board Certification
American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Board Eligible Subspecialty of Pain Medicine

Honors
Sigma Sigma Phi; National Osteopathic Honor Fraternity    
Magna Cum Laude; Bachelor of Science, University of Florida

Licensure
Florida

Professional Societies
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
American Osteopathic Association

Publications
Abstracts:    3
Lectures:     10+