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.