Curriculum Vitae
Profile
Board certified physician in physical medicine and rehabilitation, independent medical examinations, and life care planning. Interests include inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation with a focus on general rehab, CVA, TBI, amputation, multi-trauma, debility, musculoskeletal medicine, acute and chronic pain, OMT, and EMG/NCS.
Experience
2024 - Present
Medical Director
Lancaster Medical Associates, LLC
- Performing independent medical examinations, disability examinations, and impairment ratings.
- Creating life care plans.
- Performing medical file reviews.
2010 - 2024
Medical Director Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit and Staff Physician
Capital Region Medical Center, Jefferson City, Missouri
- Responsible for managing the medical and therapy care of patients in a 14 bed rehabilitation unit.
- Administrative duties included monthly medical director meetings, reviewing policy, and educating staff during quarterly meetings.
- Coordinating discharge planning with the patient, family, and rehab team
- Diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders with OMT and conservative methods including injections, therapy and home exercise plans.
- Performing EMG/NCS.
2009 - 2010
Staff Physician
LifeSpan Medicine, Dallas, Texas
- Diagnosing and treating musculoskeletal disorders with conservative methods.
- Responsible for direct patient care of acute and chronic conditions with an
emphasis on preventative medicine. - Researching and developing treatment protocols based on best medical evidence.
2007 - 2010
Staff Physician
UNT Health Science Center, Fort Worth, Texas
- Working as an in-house physician at Carswell Federal Medical Center, female federal prison.
- Responsible for primary and emergency care for the inmate population.
- Assessing, diagnosing and treating acute and chronic illnesses,
- Performing hospital admissions and initial medical management.
2008 - 2009
Staff Physician
Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Center, Dallas, Texas
- Diagnosing and treating patients suffering from fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue syndrome using conventional and integrative methods.
- Lecturing monthly to the general public about fibromyalgia and chronic fatigue to educate about conventional and integrative treatments.
Teaching
2014 - Present
Adjunct Clinical Preceptor
A.T. Still University, Kirksville, Missouri.
2011 - 2018
Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor
Kansas City University of Medicine and Biosciences, Kansas City, Missouri
Committee Membership
2017-2019
Chair of the Department of Medicine
2015 - 2017
Vice-Chair of the Department of Medicine
2017 - 2024
Professional Review Panel
2017 - 2024
Utilization Review Committee
2017 - 2019
Medical Executive Committee
2017 - 2019
Credentials Committee
2017 - 2019
Bylaws Committee
Education and Training
2005 - 2008
Residency – Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation, Dallas, Texas
2004 - 2005
Rotating Internship
Saint Joseph’s Hospital, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
2004
Doctor of Osteopathy
Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Completed a one-year teaching fellowship in Osteopathic Musculoskeletal
Manipulation.
1998
BS in Communication
Middle Tennessee State University, Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Licensure and Certification
Licensed in Missouri, 2010 - Present
Board Certified in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 2009 - Present
Certified Life Care Planner by ICHCC, 2024 - Present
Certified Independent Medical Examiner 6 th Edition AMA Guides by ABIME, 2023 - Present
Certified in Integrative and Holistic Medicine, 2008 - 2018
Professional Memberships
American Academy of PM&R
Missouri Association of Osteopathic Physicians and Surgeons
Missouri State Medical Association
American College of Independent Medical Examiners
American Osteopathic Association
International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals
Presentations and Publications
- “Stroke: Statistics, Types, Anatomy, and Prevention” Presentation at Capital Region Medical Center. 2023.
- “Upper and Lower Amputations and Effects on Function”. Presentation at Capital Region Medical Center. 2019.
- “The Rehabilitation Unit: Focus on Function” Presentation at Healthy Review Primary Care Seminar. 2013.
- “The Science of Connection” Presentation at Healthy Review Primary Care Seminar. 2012.
- “Nerve Conduction Study and Electromyography: When and Why to Order Them” Presentation at Capital Region Medical Center. 2011.
- “Fibromyalgia and Chronic Fatigue Syndrome: An Integrative Approach” Presentation at Healthy Review Primary Care Seminar. 2011.
- “Inflammation: An Integrative Approach” Presentation at Healthy Review Primary Care Seminar. 2011.
- “Dual Diagnosis of Traumatic Spinal Cord and Brain injury: Analysis of Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation Data.” Presentation at Grand Rounds at Baylor Institute of Rehabilitation. 2008.
- “Traumatic Spinal Cord and Brain Injury: Implications for Pressure Sores.” AM Warren, DG Lancaster et al, Poster Presentation at the American Psychological Association. 2007.
- “Co-Morbid Traumatic Brain Injury and Spinal Cord Injury: A Comparison of Three Groups.” AM Warren, DG Lancaster et al, Poster Presentation at the American Spinal Injury Association. 2007
- “Correlates of Pressure Sore Occurrence During Inpatient SCI Rehabilitation.” AM Warren, DG Lancaster, et al Poster Presentation at the American Psychological Association. 2007.
- “Osteopathic Treatment of a 26 year-old Woman with Bell’s Palsy” DG Lancaster, WT Crow, JAOA; 2006;106. 5:285-289.
- “Osteopathic Treatment of a 26 year-old Woman with Bell’s Palsy” Presentation at AAO Convocation. 2003.