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This double board certified expert has been practicing for 25 years. He obtained his medical degree from the Mount Sinai School of Medicine, completed an Anesthesiology residency at Columbia University, and completed a Pain Management fellowship at Massachusetts General Hospital, Harvard University. Extensively published in the field, he sits on the Editorial Boards of "Pain", "Anesthesiology", "Anesthesia & Analgesia", "Pain Medicine", "Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine", and "Pain Physician", among others, while he is also a member of the Advisory Board of the American Pain Foundation. Currently, this expert is a Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation and in the Department of Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at 2 major medical universities. He has received both government and private funding for numerous studies, including for facet pain, neck pain, sacroiliac joint pain, epidural steroid injections and headaches. He also serves as the Director of Pain Research at a major medical center and the Chief of Anesthesia and Operative Services at another major hospital.

This board certified Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at a major university completed internship at Yale University School of Medicine and residency at University of Virginia. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists, the International Anesthesia Research Society and the Virginia Society of Anesthesiologists. He won the Anesthesiology Faculty Annual Resident Teaching Award for two consecutive years for his outstanding contribution to academia.

This expert has been a practicing CRNA for 10+ years in both NY and VA working in large medical centers. She received her medical training at among the nation's top healthcare programs, and holds both a clinical doctorate and PhD. She is published and has lectured nationally and internationally. Additionally, she is adjunct faculty and a clinical preceptor for a nationally ranked Nurse Anesthesia program.

This fellowship trained, board certified expert earned his BA from Johns Hopkins and his MD from Drexel University School of Medicine. He completed both a residency and fellowship in Anesthesiology at Thomas Jefferson University. This expert is boarded in both anesthesiology as well as pain management. Formerly, this expert served as Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at Drexel University and as the Chief of Anesthesiology at Northeastern Hospital. He remains engaged in his field as member of multiple societies, including The American Academy of Anesthesiology and The American Academy of Pain Management. Currently, this expert serves as a pain management physician in a successful private practice.

This double board certified Associate Professor of Anesthesiology and Surgery is a member of numerous prestigious professional societies such as the International Anesthesia Research Society, Society for Technology in Anesthesia and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. He has published widely in a variety of medical journals including the Journal of Critical Care, Respiratory Care and Educational Synopses in Anesthesia and Critical Care. In addition to his articles , this expert has authored two textbooks and multiple textbook chapters.

This highly qualified expert is board certified in anesthesiology and pain medicine and has been practicing for 8+ years. She completed her internship training at Union Memorial Hospital and both her residency and fellowship training at the University of Virginia. She is a member of various professional societies, including the Maryland Society of Anesthesiologists, the American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Her outstanding work as a practitioner has earned her a place in US News and World Report's list of top pain management specialists for 3 consecutive years. She lectures both nationally and internationally and is currently an assistant professor of anesthesiology at a major university in Maryland. She is also the current director of the pain medicine fellowship program and of the Pain Management Center at the same institution.

This highly qualified expert obtained his BS and Master of Science in Anesthesiology from the prestigious Case Western Reserve University. He has served as President of the Ohio Academy of Anesthesiologists Assistants and is a member of other professional organizations in his field such as the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the American Academy of Anesthesiologists Assistants. He has received multiple teaching awards. He is currently a practicing Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant at a major medical hospital as well as a Clinical Assistant Professor and Director of Didactic Instruction of the Master of Science in Anesthesiology Program at a major medical university.

This board-certified, highly awarded anesthesiologist is currently the Director of Regional Anesthesiology Fellowship Program at one of the nation's most prestigious University Medical Centers, as well as an Assistant Professor of Anesthesiology at the same university. He completed his fellowship in regional anesthesia and acute pain management from University of Pittsburgh Medical Center, completed his Anesthesia residency at Massachusetts General Hospital - Harvard Medical School, and completed his Medicine Internship at Tufts University School of Medicine. This expert is a member of numerous societies in the fields of anesthesiology and pain medicine. He has also been published more than 20 times in the relevant fields. His clinical practice is focused on general, orthopedic, and regional anesthesia with emphasis on acute perioperative pain management. His academic interests lie in functional mechanisms of regional anesthesia and neural blockade, multimodal analgesia, application of novel technologies in the perioperative clinical environment.

This highly qualified, board certified, published expert earned his bachelor's degree from the James Madison University in Virginia, his bachelor of nursing science from the University of Virginia and his medical degree from the Eastern Virginia Medical School. This was followed by a Residency in Anesthesiology at the Virginia Commonwealth University. This expert then completed his formal medical education by doing 2 fellowships: one in Critical Care Anesthesiology at the Dartmouth-Hitchcock Medical Center and the other in Adult Cardiothoracic Anaesthesia at the Auckland City Hospital, NZ. This expert is a member of numerous medical societies and is published having authored 3 peer-reviewed journal articles. This expert previously served as Attending Anesthesiologist and clinical instructor at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center, as Attending Anesthesiologist at Fair Oaks Anesthesia Associates and as Assistant Professor Cardiothoracic Anesthesiology and Critical Care Medicine at the Eastern Colorado Health System Veterans Health Administration and the University of Colorado Hospital where he was co-director of ECMO. This expert currently serves as a staff cardiothoracic anesthesiologist and clinical instructor at a major school of medicine in VA.

This expert has been an ever present force in the rehabilitation community since the beginning of his career in PM&R. He entered a four-year integrated program at the Medical College of Virginia in 1985 and became involved from the early in his career in education and research. After completion of his four-year residency program, he completed a one-year fellowship in brain injury medicine. He remained in academia for several years and was involved with numerous grant projects and clinical program development. He then moved on to private practice opportunities while maintaining a unique balance between entrepreneurship, clinical care and ongoing academic achievement. He has pursued several additional certifications given his interests in neurosexuality, impairment and disability evaluation and management, post-trauma pain, brain injury, as well as medicolegal aspects of neurotrauma. This expert holds numerous academic appointments currently serving as an Affiliate Professor in our department as well as a Clinical Professor at the Graduate School of Psychology, a college in NY and Visiting Associate Professor at a University in VA, Department PM&R. He teaches regularly at the aforementioned institutions and has given hundreds of lectures worldwide mainly focused on topics related to brain injury medicine and neurorehabilitation. He became involved early on in his medical career in grant supported research and has remained involved as a peer reviewer of scientific programs, grants and books. He remains, as an affiliate faculty member of our department, involved in federally funded research projects mainly focused on brain injury outcomes and disorders of consciousness. He is a sought after speaker due to the great depth of his knowledge and diversity of the topics he is willing and able to speak on and has an international reputation of excellence in his field practice. Since his training at Medical College of Virginia, he has exemplified what it is to be an educator and has trained many students, fellows and clinicians both hands-on�, as well as in the context of his writing and lecturing about topics involving neurorehabilitative and neuromedical issues in acquired brain injury, post-traumatic pain and neurosexuality. He has been quite prolific with his writing serving as an editor of numerous special issues in multiple journals, authoring or co-authoring well over 180 peer reviewed publications. He serves as a peer reviewer or ad hoc reviewer for close to 20 different publications. Additionally, he has served as co-chief editor of the international, peer reviewed neurorehabilitation journal since 1991 and also as co-chief editor of the official scientific journal of the International Brain Injury Association since 2002. His commitment to education and dissemination is also evident in the many chapters (over 60) and books (8 either as chief editor, coeditor or associate editor) he has been responsible for. He is a member of numerous scientific, honorary and professional societies dealing with his work as a physician focusing on impairment and disability evaluation and treatment, and more specifically, brain injury medicine. These organizations are both scientific and advocacy related. He has held numerous medical directorships over the years and currently serves as the CEO and Medical Director of two successful brain injury related healthcare practices which he started. He has received multiple awards including most notably the first Young Investigator Award given out by the National Head Injury Foundation (now Brain Injury Association of America). He received the Clinical Service Award at the annual Williamsburg conference, the Weinstock award from the Virginia Brain Injury Association and the Shelton Berrol M.D. clinical service award for outstanding contributions to improving clinical services in brain injury from the Brain Injury Association of America. He has regularly been ranked as a top doctor by Best Doctors�. He is also involved with international health care consultation and frequently is asked to serve as a medical expert on brain injury cases. He has also served on innumerable committees over the years starting early in his career as a PM&R resident for organizations such as the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, the American Congress of Rehabilitation Medicine, the National Head Injury Foundation (subsequently the Brain Injury Association of America), the Brain Injury Association of Virginia, the International Brain injury Association, and the American Society of Neurorehabilitation, among other organizations. He along with a colleague were responsible for encouraging the National Head Injury Foundation to change its name to the Brain Injury Association of America and was also instrumental in the merger of the International Association for the Study of Traumatic Brain Injury with the International Brain Injury Association. He served nearly a decade as chairperson of the International Brain Injury Association bringing it from the verge of extinction to a thriving international organization. He also has a historical record of pro bono service to numerous agencies and has served on numerous advisory boards, scientific and otherwise. He has contributed substantively to his field in so many different ways over his 30 year career relative to disability advocacy, lay and professional education (nationally and internationally), support for survivors of ABI and their families, as well as research and dissemination. He is a true example of a clinician who has shown a career long dedication to advancing the field on so many different levels and has become an international leader in the subspecialty area of brain injury medicine and neurorehabilitation.

This expert joined National Spine & Pain Centers in 2011. He was born in New Jersey and grew up in North Carolina. He is a highly regarded interventional pain physician specializing in minimally invasive spine care. He has served on the physician faculty at Massachusetts General Hospital and Harvard Medical School. He has published numerous articles in medical literature and continues to perform research in pain management. Among his impressive professional achievements, this expert is a member of the following professional organizations: International Spinal Intervention Society American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians Harvard Medical School Teaching Faculty This expert enjoys providing pain management in an honest, kind, and compassionate manner and strives for technical excellence in all of his work. Easing the suffering from pain is his true calling as a physician.

This accomplished expert received his BA in Biology from the State University of New York at Buffalo and his DO at the New York College of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed his fellowship in Pediatric Anesthesia at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, is board certified in Pediatrics, Anesthesiology, and Pediatric Anesthesiology, and is certified in Advanced Cardiac Life Support and Pediatric Advanced Life Support. He is an active member in the International Anesthesia Research Society and the Medical Director of the Malignant Hyperthermia Association of the United States, and the Medical Director of the Institute for Safe Medication Practices. This expert is also currently a member of the FDA's Anesthesia and Analgesia Drug Advisory Committee. His research focuses on medication safety, malignant hyperthermia, and many different aspects of pediatric anesthesia safety. Formerly, he was the Chief of Pediatric Anesthesia at the University of Rochester, and an attending Anesthesiologist at Strong Memorial Hospital. Currently, he is a professor of Pediatrics and Professor of Anesthesiology & Critical Care and Pediatrics at a prestigious university, as well as an attending anesthesiologist at a children's hospital in Pennsylvania.

This qualified expert earned her BSN from New York University and her MA in Nursing Education from the Columbia University Teachers College. She is currently in a doctoral program in Adelphi University. She is active in her field as a member of several professional organizations such as the Sigma Theta Tau International Honor Society of Nursing, the American Society of Perianesthesia Nurses, and the American Arab Nurses Assocation. Formerly, this expert has served as a Clinical Adjunct Instructor at the College of New Rochelle, Adjunct Faculty at Adelphi University, and a Staff Nurse at various hospitals. Currently she is a Clinical Adjunct Instructor at a major regional university and a Clinical PACU Nurse Educator at a major university-affiliated hospital.

This highly qualified expert earned his MD from University of Virginia School of Medicine. He completed his internship in general surgery from Washington Hospital Center, his residency in anesthesiology from Maimonides Medical Center, and his fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology from The Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh. This expert is board certified in anesthesiology by the American Board of Anesthesiology and certified in pediatric anesthesiology. He is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia. Formerly, he served as the director of pediatric anesthesiology at Sinai Hospital of Baltimore. He currently is a staff anesthesiologist at a Maryland-based not-for-profit hospital and a clinical director at an outpatient surgical center.

This highly qualified, board certified anesthesiologist has over 20 years of experience in his field. He completed his BA at the University of Delaware, his DO at the Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, and his MBA in Health Management Services and Administration at Saint Joseph's University. After finishing his traditional osteopathic internship at Delaware County Memorial Hospital, this expert went on to complete his residency in Anesthesiology at the University of Maryland Medical Center. He is a member of various professional societies, including the American Society of Anesthesiology and the American Society of Regional Anesthesiology. He has published 6 abstracts and 4 peer-reviewed papers on topics in his field. Formerly, this expert has held roles as a staff anesthesiologist at Society Hill Anesthesia Consultants PC, as the chairman of anesthesiology at Chestnut Hill Hospital, and as the regional clinical director of North American Partners in Anesthesia. Currently, this experts serves as the senior vice president of clinical services at a regional anesthesia management company.

This qualified expert has over 17 years of experience in anesthesiology. She received her BS in psychology from Syracuse University and earned her DO at Des Moines University. She completed an internship at St. John West Shore Hospital and an anesthesiology residency at the University of Washington. This expert is board certified in anesthesiology and holds an ACLS certification. She is active in her field as a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists. Her former positions include serving as an anesthesiologist for Washington Adventist Hospital and Fair Oaks Hospital. She is actively involved with the perioperative medical care of patients and practices obstetric anesthesia, including spinal and epidural blocks and the management of acute pain in the hospital setting. Currently, this expert serves as an anesthesiologist for an orthopedic surgery center in Virginia.

This expert has 7 years of experience as a pediatric anesthesiologist. He received his BS in biomedical engineering from Washington University at St. Louis before earning his MD from Case Western Reserve University. He subsequently completed a residency in anesthesiology and a pediatric anesthesiology fellowship at Washington University at St. Louis. This expert is board-certified in anesthesiology with a sub-specialty in pediatric anesthesiology and is licensed in three states. He is active in his field as a member of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia and the American Society of Anesthesiology. He is also involved in research, having authored several publications and lectured at multiple conferences. He formerly served as a residential counselor for the health careers enhancement program at Case Western Reserve University and was a locum tenens physician at University Hospitals Conneaut Medical Center and Promedica Parkway Surgery Center. Currently, this expert serves as an assistant professor of pediatrics at an Ohio university and as a pediatric anesthesiologist at a children's medical center in Ohio.

This qualified expert has years of experience as an anesthesiologist. He received his BS in cellular biology from Tulane University before earning his DO at Touro University of Osteopathic Medicine. He completed an internship at St. Luke's Hospital and Health Network. He went on to complete an anesthesiology residency and an adult cardiac anesthesiology fellowship at the University of Pittsburgh Medical Center. This expert is board certified in anesthesiology with a subspecialty certification in advanced perioperative transesophageal echocardiography. He is also certified in advanced cardiac life support and basic life support. He is active in his field as a member of the International Anesthesia Research Society, the US chapter of the ERAS Society, the Society of Cardiovascular Anesthesia, and the American Society of Anesthesiologists. His former positions include clinical assistant professor of anesthesiology at the University of Pittsburgh, as well as a cardiac and regional anesthesiologist and clinical education director at Memorial Regional Hospital in Florida. Currently, this expert serves as the chief of cardiothoracic anesthesia, the co-director of the pre-anesthesia training center, and the director of ERAS implementation at a health system in Ohio.

This anesthesiology expert has experience with both adult and pediatric patients, as well as experience with pain medicine and palliative care. She earned her BA in history and economics at the University of Pennsylvania and her MD at Rutgers. She completed her residency in anesthesiology at Yale and her fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology at John Hopkins and is double board-certified in anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. She is a member of the Society for Pediatric Anesthesia, the International Anesthesia Research Group, and the American Academy of Hospice and Palliative Care. This expert formally worked as a clinical research coordinator at the University of Pennsylvania and she is currently an anesthesiologist at a private group in Maryland.

This well-qualified expert is double board certified anesthesiology and pediatric anesthesiology. He received his MD from the University of Virginia. He then went on to complete an internship in general surgery from Washington Hospital Center, a residency in anesthesiology from the Maimonides Medical Center, and a fellowship in pediatric anesthesiology from The Children’s Hospital of Pittsburgh of UPMC. In addition, this expert is a member of the American Society of Anesthesiologists and the Society of Pediatric Anesthesia. Previously, this expert served as the chief of pediatric anesthesia at Sinai Hospital in Baltimore. He currently serves as staff anesthetist, the vice chairman of anesthesiology, and the chief of pediatric anesthesia for a medical center in MD.