EDUCATION

1998-2001:
Life Chiropractic College West Hayward, CA
Doctor of Chiropractor
Graduated Summa Cum Laude distinction

1991-1996:
McMaster University Hamilton, ON
Bachelors of Science (Honors)
Major: Biochemistry with a specialist option in Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

EMPLOYMENT

02/10-Present:
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine
San Francisco Multi-Specialty Medical Group
San Francisco, California
Treatment modalities include: Spinal Manipulative Therapy, Physiotherapy, Therapeutic Exercise and Axial Traction.
Participating provider: Group & Individual Health plans, Workers Compensation MPN.
Qualified Medical Evaluations, ACOEM and AMA Guides, 5th Edition compliant

01/10-Present:
Clinic Director, Private Practice Peninsula Spine & Sports
San Mateo, CA
Rehabilitation Treatment modalities include: Spinal Manipulative Therapy, Physiotherapy, Therapeutic Exercise and Axial Traction.
Participating provider: Group & Individual Health plans, Workers Compensation MPN. Qualified Medical Evaluations, ACOEM and AMA Guides, 5th Edition compliant.

2002-2009:
Doctor of Chiropractic Medicine, Private Practice
Treatment modalities include: Spinal Manipulative Therapy, Physiotherapy, Therapeutic Exercise and Axial Traction.
Participating provider: Group & Individual Health plans, Workers Compensation MPN.

2007-Present:
ACN of California Credentialing and Risk Management, Consultant
ACN represents: UnitedHealthcare, PacifiCare, Great West Healthcare, Aetna Workers Compensation, MedRisk. Credentialing for physical medicine providers (chiropractic, physical therapy, occupational therapy, acupuncture and speech therapy). Review of past and present Health Care Policy with respect to provider credentialing.

2003-Present:
Genex Orange, CA
Consultant Peer & Utilization Reviews and Independent Medical Examinations (IME pending QME certification). Objective evaluation of the medical condition of the claimant and address insurers and/or employers claim concerns. In essence, these evaluations assure fair and objective reviews of clinical records, appropriate treatment, and minimized delays.

2001-2003
Life Chiropractic College
West Hayward, CA
Positions included: Investigator, Site Research Associate Positions included: Investigator, Site Coordinator, Project Coordinator and Data Collections. Responsible for research and development of novel research proposals. Have submitted grant proposals to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research (FCER). Implemented a multidisciplinary research network.

LICENSURE: DC 28240 California

BOARD CERTIFICATION
National Chiropractic Board Certified
California Supervisor & Operator Radiology License
Canadian National Board Certified
Ontario Provincial License to practice Chiropractic
Functional Capacity Evaluation Certification Candidate (J-Tech/Zevex)
Industrial Disability Evaluator Certified (I.D.E.)
Qualified Medical Evaluator (QME), state of California appointed
Member, American Academy of Pain Management

ADDITIONAL

2000-2001
Suitcase Clinic Berkeley, CA
Professional Exam Doctor
Volunteered as an Exam Doctor in a Multi-Disciplinary Health Clinic for the homeless and uninsured. Disciplines included: Medical (MD), Chiropractic (DC) and Optometry (OD).

2001
East Bay Community Law Berkeley, CA 2000 San Francisco Community Law SF, CA
Ergonomic Occupational Health and Safety Consultations
Ergonomic and Occupational Health and Safety presentation aimed towards education of common repetitive stress injuries (RSI), prevention of RSI’s and other hazards in the workplace, chiropractic management of neuromusculoskeletal conditions. Performed individual workstation evaluations and recommendations

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