John W. Gilbert, M.D.

CURRICULUM VITAE

JOHN W. GILBERT, M.D.

1721 Nicholasville Road

Lexington, KY  40503

(859) 252-6500

EDUCATION:

B.S. Chemistry University of Kentucky, 1979; M.D. University of Kentucky College of Medicine, 1984

INTERNSHIP/RESIDENCY:       

·         University of Kentucky Medical Center and Veterans Administration Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky General Surgery Internship, July 1984 – June 1985

·         University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky - Resident/Neurosurgery,

July 1985 – June 1990

·         Harvard Medical School, Boston, Massachusetts – Neurosurgical Update, 1985

·         University of Kentucky, Lexington, Kentucky – Basic Neurosciences, 1986

·         Woods Hole, Massachusetts – Review and Update in Neurobiology for Neurosurgeons, 1987

·         Cook County Neurosurgical Review and Update, Chicago, Illinois, 1988, 1989, 1990

·         Veterans Administration Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky – Chief Resident/Neurosurgery, 1988 – 1989

·         University of Kentucky Medical Center, Lexington, Kentucky – Chief Resident/Adult and Pediatric Neurosurgery, 1989 – 1990

HONORS:     

·         Analytical Chemistry Award, 1978

·         Merck Index Award for Chemistry, 1979

·         Rhodes Scholar Nominee, 1979

·         Ben Eiseman Surgical Scholar Award 1988 and 1989

·         Continuing Education Award in Neurosurgery, January 1, 1993 – December 31, 1995, 90 credit hours (valid through December 31, 1998).  Committee on Continuing Education of American Association of Neurological Surgeons.

·         Honorary Member of Fraternal Order of Police Appreciation Award 1998, 1999, 2000, & 2002, Lexington, Kentucky.

·         Continuing Education Award in Neurosurgery by Coordinating Committee on Continuing Education of the American Association of Neurological Surgeons – January 1, 1996 – December 31, 1998, 90 Neurosurgical Credit Hours (valid thru December 31, 2001).

·         Selected for inclusion in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” by Consumers’ Research Council of America, February 2002.

·         Continuing Education Award in Neurosurgery by Coordinating Committee on Continuing Education of American Association of Neurological Surgeons – January 1, 1999 thru December 31, 2001.  Neurosurgical Credit hours 103.5 (valid thru December 31, 2004).

·         Official Accreditation of the Pain Program of the Spine & Brain Neurosurgical Center by American Academy of Pain Management (First and only Pain Program in Lexington to be Accredited) 2002.

·         WHO’S WHO Strathmore’s Award 2004 – 2005 Honored Member.

·         Selected for Inclusion in “Guide to America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers Research Council of America, 2004 – 2005 edition, “America’s Top Physicians” John W. Gilbert, M.D., Neurosurgery and Neuroimaging.  Consumer’s Research Council of America, a Washington, D.C. based research organization provides consumers information for professional services throughout America and does not accept fees, donations, sponsorships, or advertising from any individuals, professionals, corporations, or associations.

·         American Medical Association, Kentucky Medical Association, Association of American Physicians and Surgeons File memorandums of Law in support of private offices of John W. Gilbert, MD and Private offices of Physicians 2004-2005.

·         Selected for Inclusion in “Guide to America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumer’s Research Council of America, 2004 – 2005 edition, “America’s Top Physicians” John W. Gilbert, M.D., Pain Medicine and Addiction Medicine.  Consumer’s Research Council of America, a Washington, D.C. based research organization provides consumers information for professional services throughout America and does not accept fees, donations, sponsorships, or advertising from any individuals, professionals, corporations, or associations.

·         Awards Banquet American Academy of Pain Management, San Diego, California, 2005.  Spine & Brain Neurosurgical Centers awarded five separate Pain Program Accreditation Awards.  First Practice in the World to receive five Pain Program Accreditation Awards.  Pain Practitioner Journal Interview, 2006.

·         Congratulations from R. Damedian, M.D. (inventor of the MRI) to Spine & Brain Neurosurgical Centers  First Neurosurgery Office in the world to offer Upright Positional MRI Imaging.  Spine & Brain Neurosurgical Center is the first Physician office in Eastern Kentucky to offer ACR (American College of Radiology) accredited MRI Neuroimaging in Hazard, London, and Pikeville.  Kentucky Medical News Article, July 2005, pp. 11-14 and American College of Radiology (ACR) website, www.acr.org.

·         Selected for International Health Professional of the Year Award by International Biographical Centre, Cambridge, England 2006.  International Biographical Association, International Biographical Centre, St. Thomas Place, ELY, CB74GG, Great Britain.

·         Selected for Inclusion in “Guide to America’s Top Surgeons” by the Consumers Research Council of America 2006-2007 edition, America’s Top Surgeons John W. Gilbert, MD., Neurosurgery. Consumer Research Council of America, A Washington, DC based research organization provides consumers information for professional services throughout America and does not accept fees, donations, sponsorships, or advertising from any individuals, professionals, corporations or associations.

·         Selected for Inclusion in “Guide to America’s Top Physicians” by the Consumers Research Council of America 2006-2007 edition, America’s Top Surgeons John W. Gilbert, MD., Neurosurgery, and  Neuroimaging. Consumer Research Council of America, A Washington, DC based research organization provides consumers information for professional services throughout America and does not accept fees, donations, sponsorships, or advertising from any individuals, professionals, corporations or associations.

·         Selected for Inclusion in “Guide to American Top Physicians” by the Consumers Research Council of America 2006-2007 edition, America’s Top Surgeons John W. Gilbert, MD., Pain and Addiction Medicine. Consumer Research Council of America, A Washington, DC based research organization provides consumers information for professional services throughout America and does not accept fees, donations, sponsorships, or advertising from any individuals, professionals, corporations or associations.

·         First and only ACR Accredited MRI in Hazard, London, Pikeville, and Florence Kentucky. ACR Website 06-23-2006, American College of Radiology  (ACR)  Accreditation evaluates qualifications of personnel, equipment, quality control, and quality of clinical images. It is believed that these are the primary factors that impact the quality of clinical images and the quality of patient care.

·         PHYSICIANS RECOGNITION AWARD WITH COMMENDATION, in continuing Medical Education. Valid 11-01-2006 thru 11-01-2009. American Medical Association. 

·       Selected for Inclusion in INTERNATIONAL ORDER OF MERIT and Induction into the ORDER OF MEDICAL MERIT for outstanding accomplishment and Professional Excellence 2008.

LICENSURE:

            Kentucky – 23998 (1984)

            Ohio- 35-083742

BOARD CERTIFICATION:

·         Diplomate and Board Certification, American Board of Neurological Surgeons, 1993

·         Diplomate and Board Certification, American Academy of Pain Management, 2001

·         Diplomate and Board Certification, American Board of Pain Medicine, 2002

·         Diplomate and Board Certification, American Society of Neuroimaging (MRI/CT), 2003

·         Diplomate and Board Certification, American Society of Addiction Medicine, 2004

·         Diplomate and Board Certification, Certified Administrator in Physician Practice Management, The American Academy of Medical Management, 2003, Recertification 2006

·         Diplomate and Board Certification Status, Medical Review Officer Certification Council, (MROCC),  Certified Medical Review Officer, (MRO) 2007

MEDICAL EDUCATION APPOINTMENTS:

·         Assistant Professor University of Kentucky College of Medicine

·         Clinical Professor of Neurosurgery Pikeville Medical School

·         Spinal Surgery Advisory Panel St. Joseph & St. Joseph East Hospitals

·         Clinical Professor of Pain Management Pikeville Medical School

·         Chief, Division of Neurosurgery, UK Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital

MEDICAL SOCIETY MEMBERSHIPS:

·         American Association of Neurological Surgeons

·         Congress of Neurological Surgeons

·         American Medical Association

·         Lexington Medical Society

·         Kentucky Medical Association

·         Kentucky Neurosurgical Society

·         Fellow American College of Surgeons (FACS)

·         American Academy of Pain Management

·         American Academy of Pain Medicine

·         American Society of Neuroimaging (MRI/CT)

·         Fellowship American Society of Neuroimaging (FASN)

·         American Society of Addiction Medicine

·         American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians

·         Association of American Physicians and Surgeons

·         American Academy of Spine Physicians

HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS:

·         Chief, Division of Neurosurgery – 1997, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2009 U K Healthcare Good Samaritan Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky

·         Chief, Division of Neurosurgery – 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008 Select Specialty Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky

·         Chief, Division of Neurosurgery – 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007  Saint Joseph East Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky

·         Attending/Courtesy Neurosurgeon – Central Baptist Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky and Saint Joseph  Hospital, Lexington, Kentucky     

PATENT:

United States Patent number 5,690,117 November 25 1997, Ultrasonic-Fiberoptic Imaging Ventricular   Catheter

PUBLICATIONS:

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W.,  Simultaneous Elemental Determination of Aluminum and Silicon in Soils by Gamma-Ray Detection Following Inelastic Neutron Scattering.  Journal of Radio Analytical Chemistry 54 (1-2): 235 – 239, 1979.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  Hematocrit Monitor.  Critical Care Medicine 17(9): 929 – 933, September, 1989.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  Repeat Cerebral Pan Angiography in Subarachnoid Hemorrhage.  Surgical Neurology 22(1):  19 – 21, 1990.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  The Re-Sealability of the Rickman Reservoir after Puncture by Various Gauge Needles.  (Letter to the Editor) Surgical Neurology 33(2), February, 1990.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  X-Ray Puzzles:  Complete Malrotation of the Large Colon.  Hospital Physician 29(2):  57, February 1992.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  CSF Glucose Biosensor and Artificial Pancreas. ASAIO (American Society of Artificial Internal Organs) 38(2): 82087, April-June, 1992.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  Recurrent Disc Herniation by Repeat Discectomy and Fusion.  North American Spine Society, October 1994.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  Teaching Video for Neurosurgeons Using Ventricular Endoscopy, Innervision PS Medical, Inc., 1995.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  Instruction Pamphlet and Diagrams for Ventricular Endoscopy Innervision PS Medical, Inc., 1995.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  Health Front America TV Program, Latest Neurosurgical Techniques Ventricular Endoscopy & Stereotactic Radiosurgery, 1996.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.:  Health Front America TV Program, MED & LINAC Scalpel, 1997.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.: The Ten C’s of Chronic Noncancer Pain:  Universal Precautions for the Chronic Noncancer Pain Patient, American Journal of Pain Management, 15(2004) 22 – 32.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., Letter to the Editor:  Ten C’s of Chronic Noncancer Pain, American Journal of Pain Management, 15(2005) 45 – 47.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., Wheeler, G.R., Lingreen, R.A., and Johnson, R.K., Open Stand Up MRI:  A New Instrument for Positional Neuroimaging, Journal of Spinal Disorders and Techniques, April 2006, volume 19 (2) pages 151-154.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W., Wheeler, G.R., Lingreen, R.A., Johnson, R.K., Scheiner, S.J., and Gibbs, R.D., Upright Weight Bearing Cervical Flexion/Extension Dynamic Magnetic Resonance Imaging: Case Report and Review of the Literature, European Journal of Radiology Extra 60 (2006) page 121-124.

·         Gilbert M.D., J.W. et al., Wheeler, G.R., Lingreen, R.A., Upadhyay, S.P., Compliance in Chronic Noncancer Pain Patients on Long-acting Opiates, Short-acting Opiates, or Non-opiates, American Journal of Pain Management, Vol. 17 No. 1 January 2007.

·        Gilbert M.D., J.W., et al.: Surgical Neurology (International Neurosurgery and Neuroscience Journal) Imaging in the position that causes pain. Vol 69, Issue 5, Pages 463-465 (May 2008)

·        Gilbert, M.D., J.W., et al., Radiology, July 2007  Vol. 244, Number 1, First Neurosurgery Office in the world to offer Open Positional Weight Bearing Imaging.

·          Gilbert, M.D., J.W., et al., The INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF NEUROSCIENCE, Suicidality in Chronic Non Cancer Pain Patients.

·         Gilbert, M.D., J.W., et al.: Journal of Neurosurgery: Spine Volume 8, May 2008, Prognosis in Spine Surgery.

·         Gilbert, M.D., J.W., et al.: Journal of Manipulative and Physiological Therapeutics.  Repeat Positional Neuroimaging in Spondylolisthesis and Chronic Non cancer Pain (tentative Acceptance, 2008)

·         Gilbert, M.D., J.W., et al.: Journal of Neurosurgery, Ventriculostomy Catheter Placement. (accepted April 15, 2008)

·        Gilbert, M.D., J.W., et al.: Clinical Neurology and Neurosurgery Lumbar MRI Hypolorodosis and Muscle Spasms. (under review)

·        Gilbert, M.D., J.W., et al.: Journal of Neurosurgical Sciences, MRI Guidance and Localization Devices. (under review)

 PRESENTATIONS:

·         Conservative Treatment of Neck and Back Pain.  Urgent Treatment Center Medical Staff, 1993.

·         Stereotactic Radiosurgery (LINSAC Scalpel) for Treatment of Brain Tumors and AVMs.  Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Staff, 1994.

·         Lumbar Microdiscetomy and Foraminotomy for Ruptured Disc and Stenosis.  Kentucky Spine Symposium, 1994.

·         Tissue Plasminogen Activator (TPA) for Treatment of Acute Ischemic Cerebrovascular Accident.  Samaritan Medical Center, 1998.

·         Conservative Treatment of Vertebral Fractures.  General Medical Staff Lexington, Kentucky.  2002

·         Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for Treatment of Vertebral Fractures.  General Medical Staff Lexington, Kentucky, 2002.

·         Percutaneous Kyphoplasty for Treatment of Vertebral Fractures.  General Medical Staff Frankfort, Kentucky, 2005.

·         Insight to Your Health Television Program, Guest Speaker.  Neurosurgery and Kyphoplasty.  Florence, Kentucky, June 2005.

·         Insight to Your Health Television Program, Guest Speaker.  Pain Management and the Benefits of Open StandUp MRI.  Florence, Kentucky, June 2005.

·         Kyphoplasty/Biopsy for treatment of high risk unstable Vertebral Fractures. Lexington, Kentucky, 2006

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