Scope of Clinical Practice:

• Integrating holistic, mainstream conventional medicine with alternative and complementary medicine

Professional Degrees:

• BS (research), Rutgers University, College of Agriculture and Environmental Science (1966)
• DO., Kirksville Collage of Osteopathic Medicine (1970)
• M.D., Ross University (1983)
• PhD (candidate) electrical acupuncture (1974-77), Ryodoraku Institute of North America

Licensure:

• Florida D.O., physician and surgeon 1971 to present
• Arizona: M.D.(h), homeopathic medical doctor 1983 to present
• Past licensure, Missouri DO 1970

Certifications and Board Affiliations:

• American Board Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians (present)
• American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology (past)
• American Board of Family Practice (past)
• Ryodoraku Institute of America, electro-acupuncture (past)
• American Board of Homeopathy (past)
• Certifying Board for Clinical Nutrition (past)

Past Fellow:

• American Academy of Family Practice (1983-2003)
• American Academy of Homeopathic Medicine (1984)
• International College of Applied Nutrition (1981)

Books Authored:

• “The Case for Intravenous EDTA Chelation Therapy”
A reference book on intravenous EDTA chelation therapy for health-care providers and the lay public. First edition was published 1995, second edition was in updated edition published 1999.

Clinical Experience:

• 1971-1973 emergency and intensive care medicine, family and nutritional medicine
• 1973 – present holistically integrating conventional, complementary and alternative medicine

Diagnostic and Therapeutic Focus:

• Overcoming bodily deficiencies and elimination of toxicity
• Facilitating internal bodily communication and transportation
(circulation, hormonal balance, immune function, energy balance,
• Addressing emotional causes and effects
• Maintaining structural support and integrity
• Using both conventional and unconventional means from around the world for better efficacy and safety

Ultimate goal:

• Restoration, maintenance and optimization of health
• Increased health span and prevention of premature expression of disease (“rejuvenation”)

Practice Scope:

• Chronic degenerative diseases (cancer, circulation, arthritis, nervous system disorders, hormonal imbalances, auto-immune diseases, allergy, joint and spine , disorders, chronic infections, fatigue, etc.)
• Acute disease ( infections, injuries, chemical exposure)
• Performance impairment (cognitive, physical, emotional)
• Children to seniors , male and female
Professional Society and Certifying Board Affiliations (past and present):
• College of Osteopathic Pain Management and Sclerotherapy Therapy
• American Academy for Anti-aging Medicine (A4M)
• IAACN International American Associations of Clinical Nutritionists (past President, past Chairman of the Board)
• American College of Emergency Physicians, charter member (Circa 1972- 76)
• I.B.O.M. International Oxidative Medical Assn.
• A.B.O.M American Academy Board of Oxidative Medicine (1998-2001 Board Member )
• National Center for Homeopathy
• C.N.C.B Clinical Nutrition Certification Board
• Life Extension Foundation, Advisory Board Member (present)
• American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology (Board member present)
• A.H.M.A. American Holistic Medical Association
• A.C.A.M. American College for Advancement in Medicine (1980-present) (past Board member)
• A.M.A. American Medical Association (1979-2005)
• A.O.A. American Osteopathic Association (1970 –present)
• F.O.M.A Florida Osteopathic Medical Association (1970-present)
• A.A.F.P American Academy of Family Practice (Fellow 1980-2003)
• A.P.M.A. American Preventive Medical Assn.
• American International Association of Cytobiology ( Cell Therapy)
• Arizona Association for Homeopathic and Integrative Medicine
• International College for Integrative Medicine (board advisor)
• F.A.M.A. Florida Academy for Medical Advancement (past President)
• National Center of Homeopathy ( circa 1983 -2000 )
• C.N.C.B Clinical Nutrition Certification Board Scientific council member (circa 1996 -2003)
• A.B.C.T. American Board of Clinical Metal Toxicology Certified

(1986-present) Board member—present  
• American Holistic Medical Association ( 1980- Circa 2000 )
• Florida Academy for Advancement in Medicine ( President—Circa 1995-1997)
• American Society of Teachers in Family Medicine ( Circa 1981-84 )
• A.C.O.F.P. American College of Osteopathic Family Physicians (Circa 1985-88)
• A.C.O.P.M.S. American College of Pain Management and Sclerotherapy ( Circa 1998-2002 )
• International Association of Cytobiological Therapies ( 1999-2003)
• Arizona Association for Homeopathic and Integrative Medicine Association ( Circa 1990-2002 )
• ICIM International College for Integrative Medicine (Circa 2000- present )

Board Advisor:

• American College of General Practitioners in Osteopathic Medicine and Surgery (Circa 1981-present)
• Ryodoraku Institute of North America, Ph.D. candidate, in electrical acupuncture (1974)
• Society for Advancement of Healing Arts 1980-1983 (President)
• Aslan Institute, Medical Director (1994-95)

Teaching appointments:

• Assisting Clinical Professor, Family Medicine, Nova Southeastern University (past)
• Clinical Assistant Professor of Family Medicine, College of Osteopathic Medicine of the Pacific (past)
• Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor, New York College of Osteopathic Medicine
• Clinical Preceptor (present): medical students, medical residents and post graduates various schools

Preceptor teaching medical students and residents (2006):

University of Miami
University of Pittsburg

Recent Publications:

Chelation Therapy, Past ,Present and Future, Townsend Letter, Feb. 2006

Research:

Past: PACT study Mt. Sinai Hospital on Chelation therapy (Clinical Advisor) Miami Beach 2001-2003 (Clinical Advisor)
• Sonotron (circa 1999-2001) Principal Investigator
• Jacobson Resonance Investigator
• Trial to Assess Chelation Therapy study (TACT), Mt. Sinai Hospital,
  Miami Beach (Clinical Advisor) 2003-present, funded by NIH

Past: Non FDA approved nutritional studies

•PEP trial to assess effect of pituitary peptides, nutritional study Principal Investigator Circa 2002
•LEWS trial to assess weight loss using citrus aurantium formulation for weight Loss Nutritional study Principal Investigator circa 2002
• Chief clinical investigator FDA approved for the “Sonotron” a light and radio wave emitting technology for musculoskeletal pain (past)
• Clinical advisor to Clinical Studies

Present:  Lecture and public appearances:

•International medical schools, hospitals, medical conferences, and charitable organizations, radio, national television.
•Medical conference presentations
•American Academy for Anti-aging Medicine (2005)
•International College of Integrative Medicine (2006)

Hospital Affiliations—Present:

•Aventura Hospital and Medical Center, Aventura, Florida—Senior attending staff physician, Department of Medicine

Practice philosophy:

Each patient disserves to be treated with respect and dedication. Technology not ordinarily found in main stream medicine may be integrated with conventional care to maximize benefits and minimize potential harm. Prevention is as important as cure. Life is too dear to be left to chance alone.