Education
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1990 |
Doctor of Chiropractic, Northwestern College of Chiropractic, Minneapolis, MN. |
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1986 |
Bachelor of Science in Biological Sciences, University of Nebraska Lincoln, NE. |
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University of Nebraska, Cedar Point Biological Research Center. Performed field research and statistical analysis in vertebrate zoology. |
| Training and Certifications | |
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2004 |
Certified Disability Examiner, Category 1 (Physician Status) after completing 48-hour course and passing exam from the Commission on Health Care Certification. |
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2001 |
Diplomat, as a result of passing the board examination from the only certifying board in the field of peer/utilization review. (Only individual in Nebraska and Iowa with this designation). |
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2001 |
Certified, Impairment Rating, Chicago, IL. |
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2001 |
Certified, Independent Medical Examiner (IME), 276-hour program, National Board of Forensic Chiropractors and National University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Chicago, IL. |
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2000 |
Diplomat, American Board of Forensic Professionals (ABFP), following comprehensive examination. |
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2000 |
Certified in Chiropractic Peer/Utilization Review, 100-hour course, National University of Health Sciences, College of Chiropractic, Chicago, IL. |
Training and Certifications
Training and Certifications Con’t
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2000 |
120-hour course in Chiropractic Forensics, National Board of Forensic Chiropractors and Texas College of Chiropractic. |
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1996 |
Advanced program in Diagnosis and Clinical Management of Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Trauma and Whiplash-Related Temporomandibular Joint Disorders, Spine Research Institute of San Diego |
Licenses
Chiropractic, State of Nebraska
Chiropractic, State of Iowa
Professional Experience
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1990 -Present |
Private Practice, Chiropractic care, Independent Medical Examination, Functional Capacity Evaluation, impairment ratings, claims review, Medicare and coding audits, medical-legal consulting. |
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1990 -Present |
Consultant for a number of insurance companies and utilization review vendors providing review services and independent medical examinations. |
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2000 - 2001 |
Secretary (appointment), Council on Forensic Sciences. |
Associations
Member, American Chiropractic Association
Member, Nebraska Chiropractic Physicians Association
Member, American Board of Forensic Professionals (ABFP)
Member, American College of Chiropractic Consultants (ACCC)
Member, National Association of Disability Evaluating Professionals (NADEP)
Member, International Scoliosis Research Center
Member, Northwestern College of Chiropractic Alumni Association
Presentations and Publications available upon request