Program Coordinator Associate Medical

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ZEESHAN AHMAD, M.D.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS

● Graduate in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation with a four year residency.

● Three year fellowship in Orthopedic, Musculoskeletal and Sports Medicine with experience and training in Interventional Pain Management.

● Skilled in performing various spine and joint injections under fluoroscopy guidance and electrodiagnostic studies.

● Thirteen years of post-fellowship clinical experience in conservative treatment of spine and musculoskeletal pain utilizing physical therapy, medicines and injection techniques.

WORK EXPERIENCE

● September 2005-present: Carle Brain & Spine(formerly Carle Spine Institute) in Urbana, IL.

Non-surgical treatment of various spine and joint-related pains.

Supervised the outpatient physical therapy department.

Worked as the Associate Medical Director and Spine Medical Program Coordinator

● August 2004- July 2005: CN-MRI in Dover, DE.

Interventional pain management. Treating various musculoskeletal, orthopedic and sports related injuries and conditions non-operatively.

● Fellowship - August 2001- July 2004: Portner Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Inc. in Honolulu, HI. Fellowship recognized by PASSOR (Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports, and Orthopedic Medicine).

Training included sharpening physical diagnosis skills of various orthopedic and musculoskeletal problems. The chief instructor of the program received training from Dr. James Cyriax in England. Primary textbooks included Orthopedic Vol. 1 & 2 by Dr. Cyriax. Mostly through examination techniques differentiation between bursitis, tendinitis, ligamentous sprains, capsular patterns, muscular strains, cartilage problems, and internal derangement of the joints are made. Precise diagnoses and differentiate the causes of painful conditions about the neck, thoracic spine, lumbar spine, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, buttocks, hip, knee, ankle, foot, and jaw. Interventional skills in performing various spinal procedures and peripheral joint injections with or without fluoroscopic guidance including caudal epidural, transforaminal epidural, medial branch blocks, facet joints, Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation and discography. Reading orthopedic x-rays and MRI of the spine were also taught.

● Residency Training - July 1997- June 2001: Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans, LA.

Four years of residency training in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, including one year of Internal Medicine

● Additional Experience - September 1996 - September 1996: Baskent University Hospital in Ankara, Turkey.

Two months of externship in internal medicine and nephrology.

● September 1993- May 1996: Sindh Institute of Urology and Transplantation in Karachi, Pakistan

● January 1992 - December 1992 : Aga Khan University Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan

One year of Internal Medicine

Internships

● April 1991 - September 1991: Civil Hospital in Karachi, Pakistan Internship, Internal Medicine

● October 1990 to March 1991: Institute of Urology and Transplantation Internship, Surgery

EDUCATION

August 2001 - July 2004: Portner Orthopedic Rehabilitation, Inc in Honolulu, HI

● Fellowship in Orthopedic and Sports Medicine (PASSOR recognized) July 1997 - June 2001: Louisiana State University Health Science Center in New Orleans, LA

● Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ACGME accredited) April 1984 - September 1990 - Dow Medical College in Karachi, Pakistan

● Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery

CERTIFICATION AND LICENSURE

● State Board of Medical Examiners: License to practice Medicine in Louisiana, Hawaii, Delaware, and Illinois.

● Education Commission for Foreign Medical Graduates (ECFMG)

● Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation by the American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) in 2004. Recertified in 2012.

● Board Certified in the subspecialty of Pain Medicine by the American Board of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation (ABPM&R) in September 2006. Recertified in 2017. PRESENTATIONS AND PUBLICATIONS

● Radiofrequency Nerve Ablation for Cervical and Lumbar Spinal Pain (2006)

● Non-Operative Spine Pain Management (2006)

● Pain Reduction and Functional Improvement after Kyphoplasty: A Retrospective Study of 50 Patients (October 2003 Chicago AAPM&R Meeting).

● Lecture on Intradiscal Electrothermal Treatment (IDET). National Medical Association Convention and Scientific Assembly (August 2002 in Honolulu, HI)

● Regional Managing Editor of “Rehab in Review”, a monthly publication produced with the assistance and cooperation of the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation at Harvard Medical School.

● Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center (November 1997-98). Topical use of Granulocyte - Macrophage Colony Stimulating Factor (GMCSF) in patients with Grade III and IV pressure ulcers.

● Ahmad, Z; Serebro, L; Waxman, J: Myelodysplastic Syndrome presenting as Polymyalgia Rheumatica. 61st Annual Assembly of AAPM&R, Washington DC

(November 1999).

● Ahmad, Z; Serebro, L; Waxman, J: Colchicine versus Fluvastatin Myopathy. 61st Annual Assembly of AAPM&R, Washington DC.

PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS AND AWARDS RECEIVED

● American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation (AAPM&R)

● American Academy of Pain Medicine( AAPM)

● 2010 - Recognized as one of America’s Best Doctors by Commerce and Consumer Affairs

● 2008 - National Medical Group Practice Week: In recognition of dedication in professional career and providing quality health care.

● 2007 - The Marcus Welby Award: Best Doctor for Time Spent, Medical Explanation and Genuine Concern

COMMUNITY WORK AND OTHER EXTRACURRICULAR ACTIVITIES

● Member, Monticello Railway Museum, IL

● United Way - Supporting Member

● Regional Outreach Program: Educating local and surrounding community members about spine health care.

● Carle Circle of Friends: Contributions in supporting of ongoing expansion and research

● Volunteer for Avicenna Community Health Clinic, a free clinic for the uninsured and underinsured in Champaign County, IL

● Singing, Swimming, Bicycling, and Traveling

● Volunteer Physician for two years at International Competition, Ironman Triathlon held in Kona, HI.

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