Physician, Medical Writer, Research

Tonya Grissam, MD

*** **** ****** *** ***-** Stone Mountain, GA 30083

***********@*****.*** 888-***-****

Compassionate Innovative Experienced Physician and Medical Writer PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

A passionate, trailblazer, in the mission of optimizing the wellbeing and health of children and adults through the vehicles of research, creative writing, and integrative medicine. KNOWLEDGABLE IN

• AMA reference and writing style guidelines

• CFR (Code of Federal Regulations) FDA/ GCP Clinical Trial Guidelines

• Guidelines for Protecting Human Subjects

• InForm Electronic Data Capture

• Implementation of comprehensive pediatric medical management guidelines and rating scales

• Evaluation of cognitive and mood disorders using psychiatric and cognitive rating scales

• Sports medicine and head trauma concussion evaluation and management

• CDC Guidelines for reporting of vaccine adverse reaction events

• OSHA Guidelines for medical facility safety and handling of bio hazardous waste ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Ø 12-year solo management of a pediatric practice comprised of 7,500- 10,000 patients, by cultivating a strong integrative style of providing health care Ø Empowered patients, parents and students with the creation of pediatric medical educational eBook and materials

Ø Professional team development of up to 8 employees through creation of office brochures, and protocols that enhanced federal and state regulations with guidelines designed to foster an enjoyable work environment, and optimize rapport with coworkers and the patient community.

Ø Creative design and maintenance of web content for a pediatric patient base Tonya Grissam, MD

925 Main Street Ste 300-20 Stone Mountain, GA 30083 ***********@*****.*** 888-652-656

ACCOMPLISHMENTS Continued

Ø Development of a community based childhood obesity intervention research study Ø Innovative development of strategies for reducing morbidity of common chronic pediatric conditions

Ø Transformative precepting of medical students in the art of applying academic knowledge and integrative medicine to the pediatric clinical setting EDUCATION

Michigan State University June 1994-May 1999

E. Lansing, MI

College of Human Medicine

Doctor of Medicine

Michigan State University Aug 1989- May 1994

E. Lansing, MI

College of Natural Science

Bachelor of Science; Physiology

INTERNSHIP & RESIDENCY TRAINING

Medical College of Georgia July 1999-July 2002

Augusta, GA

Children's Medical Center

Pediatric Residency Program

Training in pediatric emergency medicine, neonatal and pediatric intensive care, inpatient and outpatient pediatric medical care

ORGANIZED PRESENTATIONS

Maternal SLE & the Neonate, Neonatal Varicella, Pacifier Use, Renal Tubular Acidosis, Kawasaki Disease, Pityriasis Rosea, Effect of Leukotriene Inhibitors in control of Asthma, Tonya Grissam, MD

925 Main Street Ste 300-20 Stone Mountain, GA 30083 ***********@*****.*** 888-652-656

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Solo Private Practice Sept 2012-May 2016

Opulent Pediatrics, PC

Decatur, GA

Solo Private Practice Oct. 2004- Sept. 2011

Genesys Pediatrics, LLC

Lithonia, GA

Ø Treated, managed, and coordinated outpatient pediatric comprehensive care of a patient base of 7,500-10,000 children.

Ø Provided newborn nursery, acute and chronic care of pediatric medical and special needs conditions in children ages newborn to 21 years. Ø Developed, implemented, and supervised protocols of compliance in reportable infectious diseases, adverse reactions to vaccines, and incidents of child endangerment

Ø Reduced the morbidity of my patient population with the creation and integration of customized patient educational materials, in-office allergy testing and treatment, and instructional consultations focused on empowering parents of children with chronic conditions such as asthma, ADHD, eczema, and obesity.

Freelance Medical Expert Legal Case Reviewer May 2015- Present Ø Created a strong and compelling synopsis of key events within a medical case Ø Produced compilations of research articles and standard of care guidelines relevant to medical cases reviewed

Preceptor/ Instructor of Medical Student Pediatrics: Nov 2012-April 2016 American University of Antigua College of Medicine Ø Provided an enriching and engaging clinical learning experience for medical students in outpatient wellness and acute care pediatric medicine Tonya Grissam, MD

925 Main Street Ste 300-20 Stone Mountain, GA 30083 ***********@*****.*** 888-***-****

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: continued

Ø Developed teaching materials of flow diagrams and subject reviews of common pediatric conditions

Ø Provided relevant learning videos and references as apart of meeting pediatric outpatient curriculum guidelines

Pediatrician August 2002 – July 2004

Newnan/PAPP Clinic Pediatrics

Newnan, GA

Ø Collaborated with a small group of physicians in providing comprehensive inpatient and outpatient medical care for the town’s pediatric population Ø Ensured optimal outcomes for births by C-Section through precise and timely newborn resuscitative efforts

Ø Managed care for critically ill newborns in the local hospital’s NICU RESEARCH

Principle Investigator; Application and project initiated: 2011 Affordable Care Act: Childhood Obesity Research Project: The Village Project: Fit Kids 4 Life- A multi-sectorial, multi-level approach to reducing the abnormally high BMI of children ages 2-10 years by 5%; thereby increasing the number of children with a healthy BMI by 5% within a given pediatric population.

Ø Designed a cross-sectional analysis study of children ages 2-10 years of age with BMI

(body mass index) above the 85th percentile; intended to observe the outcome of BMI changes within the proposed population, after incorporating the use of particular dietary changes such as; drinking a set amount of water per day, eliminating refined sugars, and eating more healthy fats, participating in a prescribed amount of physical activity, and the use of motivational affirmations Tonya Grissam, MD

925 Main Street Ste 300-20 Stone Mountain, GA 30083 ***********@*****.*** 888-652-656

RESEARCH Continued

Ø Determined methods for acquiring participation from the proposed pediatric population, in compliance with FDA regulations for clinical trials Ø Created questionnaires and pediatric age appropriate journal cards, designed to demonstrate reliable variables as they correlate with the outcomes of BMI changes observed within the proposed study group

Ø Developed the flow of the research study from inception to completion Ø Collaborated with a team of experienced grant writers to formulate the project budget

Ø Created questionnaires and pediatric age appropriate journal cards, designed to demonstrate reliable variables as they correlate with the outcomes of BMI changes observed within the proposed study group

Ø Initiated efforts within the study’s geographical area to involve the collaboration of key community resources such as: companies who provide healthier vending machines in schools, administrators of daycare facility curriculums, presidents of local community gardens in financially underserved areas, pediatric psychologists, owners of extracurricular physical activity centers, and hosts of online community work boards

Case Report: Aplastic Anemia & Inhalant Exposure of Household Products; 2002 Case report of a 5-year-old male patient who suffered acute aplastic anemia from recurrent inhalant exposure of air freshener.

Ø The case report highlighted the extent of subtle yet accumulative toxic environmental exposures that exist within the majority of urban households. Tonya Grissam, MD

925 Main Street Ste 300-20 Stone Mountain, GA 30083 ***********@*****.*** 888-652-656

RESEARCH Continued

Research assistant; work study: 1994

Michigan State University Undergraduate College

Study of toxic Fusarium molds that are commonly found to grow on corn Ø Collected temperature and growth data of Fusarium species cultured in aerobic and anaerobic conditions.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS & ACTIVITIES

Village Initiative for Childhood Wellness 2011-Present Founder

Organization developed with the goal in mind of incorporating community resources, strengthening nutritional and spiritual foundation for providing medical and emotional care and support of our pediatric population

American Academy of Pediatrics 1999- present

Member

Minority Office of Affairs at Medical College of Georgia; 1999-2002 Volunteer

Local Teen Girls Group; Augusta, GA 1999-2002

Provided mentoring as a resident physician to a group of approximately 5 teenage girls

Mott Children's Health Center; Flint, MI 1997-1999 Project SEEK (Self Empowering & Enabling Kids)

Mentor

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