Total Credits: 1.25 CLE, 1.25 Personal Injury and Wrongful Death Litigation Specialization, 1.25 Workers' Compensation Law Specialization
Shots, Blocks and Points - Emerging Pain Management Techniques (2023 Workers' Compensation Annual Program)
Speakers:
Adam Kramer, M.D., M.S.P.T., PaloVerde Pain Specialists
Zeeshan Malik, M.D., Elite Pain & Spine Institute
Chandoo J. Kalmat, M.D., Zona Spine and Pain
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ADAM KRAMER, MD, IAIME, MSPT
13090 N. 94th Drive, Suite 212
Peoria, AZ 85381
drkramer@paloverdepain.com
773-547-8200
EDUCATION
Cleveland Clinic, Pain Management Fellowship, Cleveland, OH July 2012-June 2013
Rush University Medical Center, Anesthesiology Residency, Chicago, IL July 2009-June 2012
Rush University Medical Center, General Surgery Internship, Chicago, IL June 2008-June 2009
Rush University Medical College, Doctor of Medicine, Chicago, IL September 2004-June 2008
Arcadia University, Master of Science, Physical Therapy, Glenside, PA July 1998-November 2000
University of Wisconsin, Bachelor of Science, Kinesiology, Madison, WI September 1994-June 1998
BOARD CERTIFICATIONS
Subspecialty, Pain Management, American Board of Anesthesiology, September 2014
Diplomat, American Board of Anesthesiology, April 2013.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Palo Verde Pain Specialists , Peoria, AZ February 2019- Present
Founder, Medical Director
? Founded Palo Verde Pain Specialists to provide comprehensive pain management for those with chronic pain, cancer pain and injured workers.
? Responsible for managing all aspects of clinic including operations and clinical staff.
? Physician director of revenue cycle management including billing, coding, collections.
? Led the COVID-19 response ensuring all patient safety practices are in place and obtaining adequate PPE for staff and patients.
Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants, Phoenix, AZ January 2018-February 2019
Manager, Pain Division
? Responsible for creating annual strategy and utilization of resources/staffing amongst our 10 locations and 16 physicians and 12 allied health providers.
? Represent interests of all pain providers to the Chief of the pain division and the Board of Directors at Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants.
? Physician director of revenue cycle management including billing, coding, collections.
Valley Anesthesiology and Pain Consultants, Phoenix, AZ March 2014-December 2018
Staff Physician, Pain Management
? Evaluated and treated chronic pain patients utilizing medication management and interventional procedures including epidurals, radio-frequency ablation, sympathetic blocks, neuromodulation therapy, minimally invasive lumbar decompression and vertebral augmentation procedures.
? Integral physician involved in business development including marketing, securing preferred pain provider status with Cigna Medical Group, Adelante Health Care, Care First payors.
? Lead physician in West Valley of AZ for growth of Worker’s Compensation sector. Currently only pain physician in group performing independent medical examinations and one of 3 physician’s certified in Disability Evaluation and Impairment Ratings.
? 2017 Most productive physician in group as measured by total work RVUs.
Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, OH July 2013-March 28,2014
Staff Physician, Pain Management
? Cleveland Clinic Outpatient - Evaluated and treated chronic pain patients utilizing medication management and interventional procedures including epidurals, radiofrequency ablation, sympathetic blocks, neuromodulation therapy, minimally invasive lumbar decompression and vertebral augmentation procedures.
? Cleveland Clinic Inpatient - Provided inpatient chronic pain services including consult services and management of established chronic pain patients.
? Cleveland Clinic Educator - Instructed residents/fellows in chronic pain management including appropriate use of opiate therapy, transition from intravenous to oral opiates, non-opiate adjuvants and interventional pain procedures.
Athletico Sports Medicine and Physical Therapy, Chicago, IL February 2000-June 2008 Physical Therapist/Athletic Trainer
? Evaluated and designed rehabilitation programs for a variety of orthopedic injuries of the spine, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle in the pediatric, adult and geriatric patient.
? Trained new graduate physical therapists and physical therapy aides.
? Provided athletic training coverage for local high schools and sports leagues.
Arcadia University, Glenside, PA June 1998-June 2000 Graduate Assistant Athletic Trainer
? Provided athletic training services for 14 Division III Men’s and Women’s athletic teams including preseason physicals, rehabilitation, evaluation and treatment of the acutely injured athlete.
Baltimore Ravens, Baltimore, MD June-September 1999, 2000
Intern, Athletic Trainer
? Provided rehabilitation, prophylactic taping, on-field evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries of players throughout the preseason.
University of Wisconsin, Madison, WI July 1995-January 1996
Student Athletic Trainer, Varsity Football
? Provided rehabilitation and prophylactic taping, on-field evaluation and treatment of orthopedic injuries of team players.
VOLUNTEER EXPERIENCE
Kid’s Chance of Arizona January 15, 2023-Present
Board Member
• Attend monthly board meetings to create the vision and implementation of the mission of Kid’s Chance of Arizona.
Zeeshan S. Malik
535 E McKellips Rd Suite 121 Mesa, AZ 85203
1641 E Osborn Rd Suite 6 Phoenix, AZ 85016
1810 S Crimson Rd Suite 188 Mesa, AZ 85209
EDUCATION
Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine
Midwestern University College of Osteopathic Medicine Glendale, AZ
05/2013
Post Baccalaureate in Science, Biology 05/2009
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
Bachelor of Science, Biology 05/2008
University of Nevada, Las Vegas
Las Vegas, NV
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Elite Pain and Spine Institute 7/2019-Current
Interventional Pain Physician - Co-founder and Medical Director
Mesa, AZ
EVOLVE Clinical Research 03/2021- Current
Investigator
Phoenix, AZ
Absolute Clinical Research 06/2020- 02/2021
Investigator
Phoenix, AZ
Arizona Pain Specialists 09/2018-07/2019
Interventional Pain Physician
Gilbert, AZ
Louisiana State University, Department of Anesthesiology 08/2017-08/2018
Staff Anesthesiologist Attending
Shreveport, LA
Louisiana State University, Department of Anesthesiology and 08/2017-08/2018
Pain Management
Pain Fellow
Shreveport, LA
Louisiana State University, Department of Anesthesiology 07/2014-06/2017
Anesthesia
Resident
Shreveport, LA
Louisiana State University, Department of Anesthesiology 07/2013-06/2014
Anesthesia Intern
Shreveport, LA
LICENSES & CERTIFICATIONS
Texas License
Louisiana License
Arizona License
New York License
Diplomat of the American Board of Anesthesiology Oral Board/OSCE Examination: 06/2018
Completed American Board of Anesthesiology
Advanced Examination Part II: Completed
Basic Examination Part I: Completed
Dorsal Root Ganglion Stimulation
Certified for implantation
Vertiflex - Superion
Certified for implantation
Sacral Fusion - Cornerloc
Certified for fusion
Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation
American Heart Association
Shreveport, LA
Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
Shreveport, LA
Acute Cardiac Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
Shreveport, LA
Pediatric Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
Shreveport, LA
Neonatal Life Support for Healthcare Providers
American Heart Association
Shreveport, LA
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS
North American Neuromodulation Society
American Society of Regional Anesthesia and Pain Medicine
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American Society of Anesthesiologists
American Society of Anesthesiologists Political Action Committee
American Board of Pain Medicine
New York State Society of Anesthesiologists Post Graduate Assembly
Louisiana Society of Anesthesiologists | Column Writer
American Society of Anesthesia (ASA)
American Medical Student Association (AMSA)
Association of Pre-Health Professionals
American College of Physicians
Chandoo J. Kalmat, M.D.
750 N. Estrella Parkway, Suite 60
Goodyear, AZ 85338 (517) 214-8397 cjkalmat@zonaspine.com
EDUCATION
HENRY FORD HEALTH SYSTEM, Department of Pain Medicine, Anesthesiology
Detroit, MI
July 2009 to July 2010
Henry Ford Pain fellowship is a highly interventional program with graduates having strong skills in both patient evaluation and procedures for conditions dealing with chronic pain from headaches, cancer pain to peripheral joints. Board Certified in 2011 in Pain Medicine by the American Board of Anesthesiology.
UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI/JACKSON MEMORIAL HOSP., Department of Anesthesiology
Miami, FL
July 2006 to July 2009
Completed residency training in Anesthesiology as of July2009 with excellent evaluations from the faculty. Graduated in top 5 academic rank out of 33 residents in class. Board Certified 2010 by the American Board of Anesthesiology and recertified in 2020.
UNIVERSITY OF LOUISVILLE, Department of General Surgery
Louisville, KY
July 2005 to July 2006
Completed internship in General Surgery with recognition for caring bedside manner from the Norton Hospital Award.
MICHIGAN STATE UNIVERSITY, College of Human Medicine
East Lansing, MI
August 2001 to May 2005
Awarded M.D. degree in May 2005 and received Arnold P. Gold Humanism Award.
USMLE Step 1 score 94 (232), Step II CK score 97 (240), Step II CS Pass. Step III Pass.
UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
Ann Arbor, MI
September 1995 to May 1999
Bachelor of Science with a double major in Microbiology and Anthropology-Zoology (High Honors). Course work included philosophy, anthropology, history and economics as well as extensive preparation in biology and chemistry.
Honors Thesis: Cloning a Novel Transcription Factor for Hsp27, with Professor Mike Welsh.
PRACTICE
ZONA SPINE AND PAIN
Goodyear, AZ
Nov 2015 to Present
Founder and Owner of a very successful pain management practice with a great reputation of medical care and also patient experience.
Board Certified by the American Board of Anesthesiology with subspecialty certification in Pain Medicine.
Clinical Role: -Interventional focused pain practice treating a variety of pain disorders with both injection therapy and responsible medication management as appropriate. --Offering patients, a variety of treatment options for pain control including cervical, thoracic, lumbar epidural and transforaminal injections, radiofrequency ablations, ultrasound and PRP injections, joint injections, and spinal cord stimulation and kyphoplasty/vertebroplasty.
Administrative Role as Owner/Medical Director/CEO -Founded the practice from the ground up including site selection, market analysis/need, securing financing for buildout and growth, insurance contract negotiation, developing a strong referral base and reputation and creating a collaborative work culture. Currently employer for 9 individuals.
-Responsible for the overall function, vision and expansion of the practice.
-Responsible for financial operations and profitability.
-Devising policies and procedures for multitude aspects of the practice for employee safety and COVID transition
-Ensuring compliance with various LCDs for Medicare/MAC compliance. -Contract evaluations and renegotiations with insurance carriers
-Overseeing billing and collections
-General computer networking and basic IT management of the company’s network and computer hardware
-Wrote basic coding for templates used to see and evaluate patients ensuring criteria are met for various evaluation/management the appropriate levels of CPTs used for billing
-Have a fundamental knowledge of the overall function of running a business and operations including employee management, product and device procurement/negotiations, revenue cycle management for medical billing, insurance contract negotiations
Chandoo J. Kalmat, M.D.
PAIN MANAGEMENT INSTITUTE
Bethesda, MD
July 2010 to April 2016
Interventional focused pain practice treating a variety of pain disorders serving the Washington DC metropolitan area. Was the managing partner for the practice till Dec 2015. Was responsible for hiring new physicians, revenue cycle management, overseeing billing/collections and working with the billing team, also responsible for designing and implementing new therapies and revenue streams for the practice.