They have added their medical advisory board list on the web!!!!
Maybe we can do a few checks on it!
Seems impressive!!!
MEDICAL ADVISORY BOARD
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The NBM, Inc Medical Advisory Board is made up of distinguished professionals in the medical industry who believe prevention is the best approach in dealing with emerging infectious disease. The medical advisory board provides NBM, Inc. with recommendations for product development, industry relationships and corporate directions.
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JOE MASSA, DDS. General Dentistry, Graduate of Indiana University School of Dentistry 1983. Dr. Massa also has his Bachelor of Science Degree in Microbiology. Member of Indiana Dental Association and American Dental Association. Over 15 years experience in private practice.
WILLIAM BRYANT, MD. Orthopaedic Surgeon, was born in Okinawa. Member of American Medical Association, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Jefferson County Medical Association, Jefferson County Orthopaedic Society. Attending physician of HealthSouth Medical Center & Shelby Baptist Medical Center. Published works include "Active and Total Rosette in Pre & Post Menopausal Women". In private practice for over 14 years.
LARRY DEEP, DMD. Cosmetic & Implant Dentistry, President of Dental Care Associates and Drs. Deep & Daughtry, P.C. Member of American Dental Association, Academy of General Denistry, Medplex Outpatient Surgery Center, Riverchase Medical Developers and Alabama Dental Association. Received B.S. in Biology & Chemistry and his Masters in Biochemistry. In private practice for over 18 years.
R. DON BRYAN, MD. Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery. Memberships include, American Academy of Otolaryngology Head & Neck Surgery, Fellow-American Academy Otolaryngology Allergy, American Academy of Environmental Medicine. Practice also includes food intolerance and environmental sensitivity with chemical sensitivity problems. Earned PHYSCIAN RECOGNITION AWARD 1989, 1992, 1995. Also serves on the Shelby Long-Range Planning committee and Physician Serve Programs. Practice also includes endoscopic sinus surgery and facial plastic reconstructive surgery. Over 25 years experience in private practice.
JOHN ISSIS, MD. General Surgeon, Member of Quality Assurance Committee, Medical Records Committee, Honor Medical Society, American Medical Association, Cleveland Surgical Society and Tau Beta Pi. Graduate of University of Alabama. Received Honors as Best Junior Resident and Best Surgical Resident 1989-90. Publications and Research such as "Effect of Heparin on Barium Peritonitis". Has been in private practice since 1986.
FRED KHALOUF, D.O. Anesthesiology, Clinical Associate Professor of Anesthesiology-University of Pittsburgh School of Medicine. Memberships include American College of Pain Medicine, International Anesthesia Research Society, American Academy of Pain Medicine. Received awards for the American Medical Association Physician's Recognition in 1988, 91 & 94, Dr. Leroy Harris award for Excellence in Teaching 1985 & 86. Has lectured on numerous subjects since 1982 such as Pain Management, Migraine Headaches, Chronic Pain, Cardiovascular Anesthesiology. Publications include "Surgical Management of Tumors at the Cranial Base". In private practice for over 16 years.
AVRAHAM KADAR, MD. Immunology, Allergy & Asthma, Certified in Diagnostic Laboratory Immunology. Born in Israel. Received B.S. in Physics. Graduated from M.D. Sackler School of Medicine, Tel-Aviv, Israel; Assistant Professor/Assistant Clinical Professor Department of Pediatrics, Albert Einstein College of Medicine, Montefiore Medical Center. Member of American Board of Pediatrics, American Board of Allergy & Immunology. Has been in
practice since 1986. Dr. Kadar is listed in "Best Doctors of New York" as well as "Who's Who in Science and Engineer of the World, America and the East". Dr. Kadar is featured in the June 1998 issue of Reader's Digest "Why Priscilla Can't Breathe" by Christopher Davis, (Page 148) regarding Asthma.
JACK L. SCHAEFFER, OD. Optometrist, CEO - Schaeffer Eye Center and President-Hoover Doctor's Group, a multi-specialty group. Founder of Institute for Vision Rehabilitation. Sits on the Board of Directors of Medplex Surgery Center, Riverchase Medical Developers and on the VIP Board of United Cerebral Palsy. Advisory Panels include Wesley Jessen - 1989, 91 & 92, Johnson & Johnson, 1991, 92, 92 & 94, Bausch & Lomb 1991, 92, 92 & 94. Has been a national speaker since 1989 on subjects such as Contact Lens Complications, Anterior Segment Eye Disease. Dr. Schaeffer has made 15 Media Appearances including an "Interview with Sara Purcell". Memberships include American Optometric Association, Alabama Optometric Association, Charter Member - Contact Lens Section - AOA. Dr. Schaeffer is also a member of Beta Sigma Kappa - Honor Society, Sigma Alpha Sigma - Honor Society. Over 19 years experience in private practice.
AARON DeMEYERE, MD. Obstetrics & Gynecology. Born in Ontario, Canada. Graduate of University of Arizona. Received his B.S. in Medical Technology from Michigan State University. Chairman of OB/GYN Department, St. Joseph's Regional Medical Center. Has Medical/Surgical Licenses in Washington & Idaho. In private practice since 1984.
NORBERT MING, MD. Otolaryngology & Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery. Born In New Orleans, Louisiana. Memberships include American Society of Plastic & Reconstructive Surgery, American Academy of Facial Plastic & Reconstructive Surgeons, Florida Medical Society, Central Florida Plastic Surgery Society, American Association for Hand Surgery, American College of Surgeons. Presentations and Publications include "Skeletal Muscle Transplantation", Nasal Ethmoid Complex Fracture". Dr. Ming is also Board Certified in Added Qualification of Hand Surgery. In private practice for over 10 years.
NASROLLAH ESLAMI, MD. Neurology. Born in Iran. Fellowship in EMG and Neuromuscular Disease, Department of Neurology, University of Alabama at Birmingham. Memberships include Fellowship of American Academy of Neurology. Chief of Neurology Services-Shelby Medical Center, Co-Director, Stroke Team, Structured and Managed laboratory for performance of EMG, NCV, EEG and Evoked Potentials plus Private Practice. Publications include "Electrophysiological and Clinical Correlation in Myasthenia Gravis". Dr. Ming has been doing Brain CT Interpretations since 1982. Over 17 years of private practice.
PAUL KLEIN, OD, FAAO. Optometry. Has over 30 Affiliations in Optometric Organizations including - Member of American Optometric Association, National Eye Research Foundation, American Academy of Optometry. Founding Editor, Optometry Today, Jobson Publishing Company, NY, NY, was cited in 1196 "Marquis Who's Who in Medicine and Healthcare" in 1996. Dr. Klein has over 44 published articles such as "How to Solve Hangups" 20/20 Magazine. He is also a National Lecturer with over 47 lectures including New Developments in Contact Lenses, Risk Management with Disposable Lens Systems. Graduated New England College of Optometry. In private practice since 1979 specializing in diagnosis and treatment of eye disease, contact lenses, and Laser Vision Correction.
DON ROBERTS, MD. Gastroenterology & Internal Medicine. Corporate Officer and President of South Georgia Medicine. Chairman - Endoscopy Committee for the Tift General Hospital, Director of Respiratory Services. Memberships include American Medical Association, American Society for Gastrointestinal Endoscopy, Tift County Medical Society, Diplomate - National Board of Medical Examiners, Coastal Plains Health Alliance (Board Member), Southeastern Healthcare, Inc. Key Founder of Tift General Hospital. Publications include Newsletter Editory "The Art of Internal Medicine". Dr. Roberts is also a Renowned Cartoonist with 2 books "Renters' Revenge" 1991 and "I Told You I was Sick!" 1992 by Tower Publishing. Has over 18 years in private practice.
WILLIAM L. NEQUETTE, DDS. GENERAL DENTISTRY AND EDUCATOR. Professional Societies included; Organized Dentistry, OKU Honorary Dental Society, Fellow of the International College of Dentist, Fellow of the American College of Dentists. Past President of Milwaukee Dental Forum, Wiebrecht Crozat Institute American Academy of Fixed Prosthodontics. Has lectured nationally on Fixed Prosthodontics, and lectured and taught the Crozat-Wiebrecht Orthodontic Appliance nationally and internationally. Dr. Nequette was in private practice for 38 years and has now retired.
RICHARD S. STEPHEN, MD. Obstetrics & Gynecology. Chairman, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, Bessemer Carraway Medical Center. Memberships include American Medical Association, American Board of Obstetrics & Gynecology. In private practice since 1989.
PATRICK HUNTER, II, MD. Urology. President/Director Physician's Choice Surgery Center, President Urology Treatment Centers, Appointed to the FDA panel for Gastroenterology and Urology Devices. Memberships include, Florida Urologic Association, Society of Laparoscopic Surgeons, Board of Directors - American Cancer Society, Florida Division, Vanderbilt Alumni Association. Dr. Hunter has won numerous prizes "The Hawkins-Hunter Retrograde Transcutaneous Nephorstomy: A New Technique, P.T." including winning the Grand Champion of Exhibits, Western Section, A.U.A. Meeting, Vancouver. A National Lecturer with over 75 appearances nationwide. Dr. Hunter has over 34 published articles including "About Kidney Stones", a brochure for the National Kidney Foundation as well as a video for the American Cancer Society for "Self Evaluation for Early Detection of Testicular Cancer". Has over 10 years experience in private practice.
CHARLES H. PIPPITT, JR., MD. Oncology & Gynecology. Graduate of Wake Forest University. Professional Appointments include American College of Obstetricians & Gynecologists, National Cancer Institute Drug Investigator, Southern Medical Association, Oklahoma County Medical Society, North Carolina State Medical Society, Society of Memorial Gynecologic Oncologists and the American Medical Association. Dr. Pippitt has received numerous awards for his achievements including the Teaching Award, Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, University of Oklahoma College of Medicine. His publications include "Antenatal diagnosis of candida albicans chorioamnionitis," for the Southern Medical Journal. Over 14 years experience in private practice.
J. SCOTT ROBERTSON, MD. Otolaryngology and Head & Neck Surgery. Born Santa Monica, California. Graduated University of California at Irvine. Medical organizations include American Medical Association, American Academy of Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery, Jefferson County Medical Society, American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Dr. Robertson received First Place/Best Clinical Presentation and was the recipient of the Francis W. Davison Award. His many presentations have been presented nationally. Dr. Robertson has been in private practice since 1995.
JOSEPH L. STORY, MD. Family Medicine. Medical affiliations include American Medical Association, Alabama Medical Association and the American Academy of Family Practice Physicians, Jefferson County Medical Society. Dr. Story is a graduate of University of Alabama and holds an undergraduate degree with a double major in Psychology and Biology. Appointments include being chosen by his medical professors as Chief Resident. Over 10 years experience with the Columbiana Clinic.
MICHAEL F. BLUM, MD. Orthopaedic Surgeon. Professional Societies include Tallapoosa County Medical Society, Jefferson County Orthopaedic Society, American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons, Southern Orthopaedic Association, American Medical Association. His published works include "The Effects of Graft Rotation on Attachment Site Separation Distance in ACL Reconstruction," which was published in the American Journal for Sports Medicine. Dr. Blum has been in private practice since 1995.
PAMELA S. DARR, MD. Radiologist. Born New Orleans, Louisiana. Professional Societies include Radiological Society of North America, American College of Radiology, Southern Medical Association, Acadia Parish Medical Society, President of Lafayette Parish Medical Society, Louisiana State Medical Society, Roentgen Ray Society. Honors consist of Tri Beta Biological Honor Society, Alpha Lambda Delta Honor Society, Phi Beta Kappa Club of University of New Orleans. Dr. Pamela Darr has received awards for the "Physician's Recognition Award for Continuing Medical Education" and "Outstanding Service & Community Education Award" (Crowley Rotary Club). Dr. Darr is Director of Radiology, American Legion Hospital, Department of Radiology since 1988.
JOSEPH A. PENNER, MD. DERMATOLOGY & Dermatologic Surgery. Born in Berlin, Germany. Dr. Penner was a Captain in the U.S.A.F. 1964-66. Graduated Albert Einstein College of Medicine. Professional Societies include American Academy of Dermatology, American Medical Association, New York State Medical Society, New York County Medical Society, Greater New York Dermatologic Society. Appointments include; Assistant Dermatologist, Presbyterian Hospital, Vanderbilt Clinic. Dr. Penner sits on the Board of Directors, Doctors Owning Corporation, NY, NY. In private practice for over 28 years.
HARRY L. PHILLIPS, MD. FAMILY PRACTICE. Professional Associations include; Former Chief of Staff, Shelby Medical Center, Diplomat-American Board of Family Practice, American Medical Association, Southern Medical Association, Shelby County Medical Society, Fellow-American Academy of Family Practice. Affiliations include Clinical Assistant Professor, University of Alabama, College of Community Health Sciences, Department of Family Medicine. Dr. Phillips was a Captain in the U.S.A.F., 401st Tactical Hospital 1960-62. In private practice over 25 years.
DONALD C. PATTERSON, MD. OBSTETRICS AND GYNECOLOGY. Professional Societies include; Missouri State Medical Society, American Medical Association, Fellow, American College of Obstetrics and Gynecology. Awards and Honors consists of; Dean's Honor Roll, University of Missouri School of Arts and Science, Flight Surgeon of the Year, Second Marine Airwing-1979, Naval Commendation Medal for Meritorious Service, Selected in 1996 to be included in "THE BEST DOCTORS IN AMERICA" Central Region 1996-97. Other Professional Positions include Field Liaison of the Commission on Cancer at Boone Hospital Center. Dr. Patterson has been in private practice for over 15 years.
RAKESH R. PATEL, D.O. PHYSICAL, REHABILITATION, INDUSTRIAL AND SPORTS MEDICINE. Professional Memberships include; Pennsylvania State Medical Society, Blair County Medical Society, American Medical Association, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation, Association of Academic Physiatrists. Dr. Patel has lectured in the Chicago area since 1994. The Committees that he currently sits on are Orthotics and prosthetics Clinic and Wheelchair and Technological Services Clinic. In private practice for over 6 years.
ROBERT J. McDONOUGH, DDS. ORAL & MAXILLOFACIAL SURGERY. Professional Societies include; American Dental Association, Indiana Dental Association, Great Lakes Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons, Indiana Society of Oral & Maxillofacial Surgeons. Honors & Awards; Glen Pell Award for Undergraduate Oral & Maxillofacial Surgery (1986), Distinguished Graduate Indiana Univ. School of Denistry (1986), Beech Grove High School Alumni Hall of Fame (1995). Publications include; "Clinical Implications of factor xii deficiency". Dr. McDonough has been in private practice since 1989.
R. DON BALE, MD. Obstetrics & Gynecology. Born in Kansas City, Missouri. Memberships include Fellow American College of Obstetrics & Gynecology, St. Louis County Medical Society, St. Louis Gynecological Society. Graduated University of Missouri. Over 19 years in private practice.
MICHAEL D. STORCH, MD. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY. Professional Societies include; American Board of Plastic Surgeons, American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgeons, Lipoplasty Society of North America. Dr. Storch as has received awards for the following; New York State Plastic Surgical Chief Resident's Conference and Past President Greater Miami Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgeons. Graduated from Georgetown University School of Medicine. Dr. Storch has been in private practice over 22 years.
STEPHEN C. HEEGER, D.O. FAMILY PRACTICE. Professional Societies include; American Osteopathic Association, Indiana Osteopathic Medical Association, American Osteopathic Board of Family Practice. Honors and Awards; Sigma Sigma Phi Academic Honors, Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine. Director of Plainfield Immediate Medical Care Center. In private practice for over 11 years.
PERRY W. SMITH, MD. ANESTHESIOLOGY. Professional Societies consist of; American Medical Association, American Society of Anesthesiologists, International Anesthesia Research Society. Honors and Awards include; Phi Beta Kappa, Cum Laude graduate, The Order of Gownsmen, National Dean's List 1984-85; 1986-87. Dr. Smith has been in private practice since 1995.
WALTER R. SIEMIAN, MD. PLASTIC AND RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY. Born in Buffalo, New York. Professional Societies include; American Medical Association, American Society of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Honors and Awards consist of; Who's Who of American High School Students. Publications submitted; Symphalangism, syndactyly, and constriction Ring syndrome in a Black patient. Dr. Siemian is certified as Diplomate, National Board of Medical Examiners. In private practice since 1986.
ROBERT J. SCIACCA, MD. Otolaryngology and Otolaryngic Allergy. Born Beloit, Wisconsin. President, Alabama Ear, Nose & Throat Associates; Chairman of Board, Medplex Out-Patient Surgery Center; President, Riverchase Medical Developers; Vice-President, Hoover Doctors Group. Authored and Developed SMART Wellness Program; Developed and First performed "Gelfilm/Gelfoam Myringoplasty" in 1986. Honors and Awards consist of; listed in Who's Who of American Physicians and Surgeons, received "Physician Recognition Award for Continuing Education". Developed and pioneered free standing out-patient endoscopic sinus surgery and laser surgery in Birmingham, Al. Instrumental in first introducing "computer image guided and assisted endoscopic sinus surgery" in a free standing surgery center. Has had numerous television, radio and newspaper appearances including on the Cover of M.D. Magazine regarding the development of Medplex 70,000 sq.ft+ ambulatory medical and out-patient surgical complex in Birmingham, Al. Featured story M.D. Magazine regarding copyrighted SMART Wellness Program. Dr. Sciacca is a Decorated/Disabled Vietnam Veteran; Life Member Veterans of Foreign Wars; Life Member American Legions. Has been in private practice for over 16 years. |
