Medical Mental Health

CHRISTOPHER L. ELDER, M.D.

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Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University School of Medicine, Philadelphia., PA

Medical Doctorate 12/1999

University of Virginia, Charlottesville, VA

Bachelor of Arts, Biology

Molecular Biology Concentration 5/1993

RESIDENCY AND INTERNSHIP

Baylor College of Medicine, Houston, TX

Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation

2000-2003

Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University Hospitals, Philadelphia, PA Internal Medicine Internship 1999

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Genesis Assessment Services, LLC, Houston, TX

Director Mental Health Services 2/2011-11/2018

● Provided oversight of all clinic operations including program development, personnel administration, and fiscal management.

● Rendered disability determination services/psychological evaluation, human performance, and proprioception evaluations for the State of Texas.

● Conducted Psychological and Educational evaluations for persons with visual impairment and blindness as well as persons with other cognitive limitations.

● Conducted statistical analysis of outcome measurements to assess program effectiveness and enhance profitability.

● Interpreted policies to apply and maintain compliance and develop clinic operating protocols.

● Interfaced with federal, state and local government officials to secure approved vendor certification status.

Pinewood Medical Center, LLC, Houston, TX

Clinical Healthcare Coordinator 4/2006-12/2010

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● Mastered the care and management of various medical diseases and chronic syndromes as well as providing comprehensive primary care to indigent patients.

● Directed nursing and nurse practitioners and physician assistants in the care of Primary and specialty care patients.

Aldine Westfield Medical Clinic,LLC, Houston, TX

Medical Director 1/2005-3/2006

● Supervise medical personnel as well as provide comprehensive pain management and rehabilitative care.

The Methodist Hospital, LLC, Houston, TX

Attending Physician 2003-2004

● Managed inpatients, outpatients and the consultation service; including management of acute and chronic pain syndromes.

● Evaluated for Orthotics Prosthetics needs, wound management of diabetics, Stroke Rehabilitation needs, and coordination of rehabilitation needs of inpatients. RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

The Institute for Rehabilitation and Research, Houston, TX Investigative Research 2003

Neurogenic Bladder, Infertility and Sexual Dysfunction following spinal cord injury. Veterans’ Hospital, Houston, TX

2000 – 2001

Neurontin vs. Methadone in the treatment of neuropathic pain in the spinal cord injured patient. Yale University School of Medicine, New Haven, CT

Summer Research Assistant 1990 – 1995

● Conducted medical research, ensuring the precision and accuracy of test results.

● Expert level extraction of the genetic material of selected bacterial and/or viral colonies and analyzing DNA, RNA and proteins through various filtration techniques and using electrophoresis to separate the desired items.

● PCR amplification of DNA fragments and determining mutation sequences in the induction and suppression of oncogenes

MEDICAL RESEARCH INTEREST

Public Health: Epidemiology of Infectious Diseases and the global impact of Hepatitis C. CONFERENCE PRESENTATIONS

“Managing Spasticity in Pediatric Cerebral Palsy Populations” Christopher L. Elder, MD

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Guest Speaker at the Texas Children’s Hospital in co-partnership with the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia.

2005

“Etiology of Autonomic Dysreflexia in High Cervical Spinal Cord Lesions” Guest Speaker at the University of Texas Grand Round Series. 2004

“Heterotopic Ossification status post Trauma, Burns and Traumatic Brain Injury” Guest Speaker at the Baylor College of Medicine Grand Round Series. 2003

MEMBERSHIPS

Member, American Academy of Addiction Psychiatry

Member, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Member, American Academy of Pain Medicine

Member, American Society of Regional Anesthesiology and Pain Medicine Member, American Medical Association

Member, National Medical Association

Member, Harris County Medical Society

Member, American Board of Pain Medicine

Member, International Pelvic Pain Society

Fellow of the American Back Society

Member, Texas Pain Society

Diplomate, American Board of Pain Medicine, 2006 – 2016 Diplomate, American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2005 – 2015 Algiatrist Member, American Academy of Pain Medicine 2006-2016 LABORATORY TECHNIQUES

● PCR amplification of DNA fragments, determining mutation sequences in the induction and suppression of oncogenes

● Comprehensive hands-on biological research, clinical research, Extensive Quality control and Assurance testing experience including Gas and mass spectrometry techniques.

● Extensive knowledge of OSHA, JACHO compliance protocols

● Versed in MS Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and implementing and critically analyzing scientific case studies.

● Genetic extraction, cloning, mutation induction.

● Detailed oriented and methodical. Exceptional interpersonal, oral and written communication skills.

● Experienced in information gathering techniques, including interviews and surveys.

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Community Outreach Initiatives

Drexel Infectious Disease and HIV Clinic 1999-2000 As a physician volunteer at I served in a capacity to prevent, limit the spread of infectious diseases and educate communities most at risk for an array of infectious diseases such as influenza, tuberculosis

,HIV, and Hepatitis .

Stop the Hunger- Houston, Texas 2012-2016

Stop the Hunger is a 501c Houston based nonprofit organization that furnishes meals and clothing to the indigent of the Greater Houston Metropolitan area. This organization was founded by the Honorable Howard C. Calvert and serves a dual role in the community not only as a source of nourishment, but as a mentorship group for at risk young men. As a key member for this organization I facilitated tutorial sessions in science and mathematics as well as serving as an inventory specialist for the food pantry.

Magnolia EMS - Houston, Texas 2014

volunteered medical expertise on the most current spine stabilization techniques in emergency situations for already licensed paramedics and Emergency Medical Technicians .

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