Curriculum Vitae

CURRICULUM VITAE

Name: Stephen Kishner, M.D.

Business Address: Louisiana State University Medical Center Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1542 Tulane Ave., Box T4 M-2 New Orleans, Louisiana 70112

Business Telephone and Fax: (504) 568-2577/(504) 568-2127

Business email address [email protected]

Home Address: 314 Rue Saint Peter Metairie, LA 70005

Home Telephone: (504) 831-4758

Home email address: [email protected]

Birthdate and Birthplace: May 5, 1955 Montreal, Canada

Spouse and Children: Janice Kishner (spouse) Robin Kishner (daughter)

Citizenship: U.S.

Education:

Masters Masters of Health Service Administration, University of St. Francis, Joliet, Illinois 1998

Residency Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Louisiana State University School of Medicine New Orleans, LA July 1986

Internship Mixed Internship Royal Victoria Hospital McGill University Montreal Canada, June 1982

Graduate Medical Doctor of Medicine University of Ottawa Ottawa Canada, July 1981

Undergraduate Bachelor of Science McGill University Montreal Canada, July 1977

Certifications:

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Neuromuscular Medicine Subspecialty, October 2009

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation - Pain Medicine Subspecialty, September 2004

American Board of Electrodiagnostic Medicine 1989

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 1987

Academic and Professional Appointments:

1. Professor of Clinical Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, July 2005 to present. 2. Program Director, Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residency Program, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, January 2002 to present. 3. Program Director, Combined Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation/Internal Medicine Residency Program, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, January 2002 to June 2005. 4. Program Director of Musculoskeletal and Interventional Spine Fellowship, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, January 2002 to December 2004. 5. Associate Professor of Clinical Medicine, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, July 1995 to June 2005. 6. Medical Director, Chalmette Medical Center, Rehabilitation Unit, 1995 to 2002. 7. Clinical Assistant Professor, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, July 1988 to June 1995. 8. Medical Director, Rehabilitation Institute of New Orleans, F.E. Hebert Hospital, November 1990 to December 1994. 9. Medical Director, Ochsner Foundation Hospital Rehabilitation Unit, July 1986 to October 1990. 10. Clinical Instructor, Louisiana State University Health Sciences Center, September 1986 to June 1988.

Editorial Manuscript Review Activities:

1. Medscape eMedicine Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Chief Editor 2017- 2019 2. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Online Case Editor, 2009-16 3. American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation EMG Online Case Editor, 2008-9 4. Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Manuscript Reviewer, 1996- 2002, 2006-7, 2012 5. American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Manuscript Reviewer, 1996-2002, 2013 6. Clinical Rheumatology Manuscript Reviewer, 2014 7. American Family Physician Manuscript Reviewer, 2016 8. Plos One Manuscript Reviewer 2016

American Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation:

Oral board examiner 2007, 2009

Abstract, Book, and Journal Publications:

1. Kishner S, Griffee SR, Drakh A, Sterne EF, Kishner JL. “Pain Management in the Geriatric Population”. In: Principles of Rehabilitation Medicine, first edition, edited by Raj Mitra. McGraw Hill. 2019. ISBN: 978-0-07-179333-9. 2. Kishner S, Strum S. “Post Head Injury Autonomic Complications”, eMedicine Journal, March 29, 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/325994- overview. 3. Kishner S. “Orthopedic Surgery for Friedreich’s Ataxia,” eMedicine Journal, March 27, 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1267359-overview 4. Kishner S,Stone G, Babigumira E, Laborde JM. “Degenerative Disc Disease”. March 15, 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1265453-overview 5. Schlosser CE, Wong TK, Kishner S. “Scapulothoracic Joint Pathology”, eMedicine Journal, February 14, 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1261716-overview 6. Kishner S, Treuting RS. "Trigger Point Injection", eMedicine Journal, February 28, 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1997731-overview 7. Oleszek JL, Vallee SE, Dichiaro M, Caire MR, Kishner S. “Kugelberg Welander Spinal Muscular Atrophy,” eMedicine Journal, January 16, 2019. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/306812-overview 8. Rothaermel BJ, Kishner S, Morrison, SS. “Shoulder Subacromial Injections”, eMedicine Journal, December 18, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1592584-overview 9. Kishner S, Faciane JL. Sacroiliac Joint Injection. eMedicine Journal. December 12, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/103399-overview 10. Kishner S, Laborde JM. “Gait Analysis after Amputation,” eMedicine Journal, December 12, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1237638-overview 11. Kishner S, Sanchez S. “Injection, Acromioclavicular Joint”, eMedicine Journal, November 27, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/103378-overview. 12. Kishner S, Stockwell E, Rothaermel BJ. “Arthrocentesis, Shoulder”, eMedicine Journal, November 27, 2018.Available at: https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/80013-overview. 13. Kishner S, Davis P, Mercante D. Association of Grip Strength with Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Muscle and Nerve, 58(2018) S13. 14. Kishner S, Davis P, Mercante D. Association of Ulnar Neuropathy Across the Elbow and Diabetes. Muscle and Nerve, 58(2018) S13. 15. Kishner S, Davis P, Mercante D. Association of Diabetes Severity and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Muscle and Nerve, 58(2018) S14. 16. Kishner S, Davis P, Mercante D. Anthropomorphic Data and Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Nerve Conduction Parameters. Muscle and Nerve, 58(2018) S16. 17. Black JF, Kishner S. "Cancer and Rehabilitation", eMedicine Journal, October 29, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/320261-overview 18. Alfonso L, Kishner S, Laborde, JM. “Surgery For Medial Epicondylitis,” eMedicine Journal. October 9, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1231997-overview 19. Kishner S, Paulk KL. "Pain Assessment", eMedicine Journal, September 27, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1948069-overview 20. Kishner S, Sterne EF. “Acid Maltase Deficiency Myopathy. eMedicine Journal. August 31, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/313724-overview 21. Kishner S, Elliott L, Hefner B. "Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies", eMedicine from WebMD, August 20, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/2094544-overview. 22. Le QD, Kishner S, Clasby CD, Sharma N. “Knee Injection”. eMedicine Journal. August 09, 2018. https://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1997643-overview 23. Clevenger S, Kishner S. “Peripheral Neuropathies Associated with Systemic Disease.” AAPM&R Knowledge Now. June 28, 2018. https://now.aapmr.org/peripheral-neuropathies-associate-with-systemic-disease/ 24. Raj MA, Kishner S, Khoutorova E, Murphy CA. “Is It Possible to Diagnose Borderline Mild Carpal Tunnel Syndrome in Nerve Conduction Studies with Normal Median Motor and Sensory Latencies Without Using the Combined Sensory Index?” PM&R Volume 9, Issue 9, Supplement 1, September 2017, Page S164 25. Murphy C, Kishner S. Joint Injection/Aspiration. AAPM&R Knowledge Now. March 23, 2017, https://now.aapmr.org/joint-injections-aspiration/ 26. Kishner S. “Radial Nerve Mononeuropathy”. https://now.aapmr.org/radial-nerve- mononeuropathy-2/ March 03, 2017. 27. Kishner S, Murphy CP, Maxi MC, Cali MG, Mercante DE. “Stimulation Across the Transverse Carpal Ligament in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome”. PM R. 2016 Sep;8(9S):S153. 28. Kishner S, Hicks B. “Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Part 2: Management and Treatment”. https://now.aapmr.org/complex-regional-pain-syndrome-part-2- management-and-treatment/ 8/22/2016. 29. Kishner S, Murphy C, Faciane J. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. AAPM&R Knowledge Now. May 5, 2016, https://now.aapmr.org/carpal-tunnel-syndrome/ 30. Kishner S, Mahaney P, Graffanino J. Williams K. “Medial plantar to radial nerve sensory amplitude ratio in the diagnosis of early diabetic sensorimotor polyneuropathy.” Muscle and Nerve, 52(2015) S24. 31. Kishner S, Clevenger S. " Peripheral Neuropathy Associated With Drugs and Toxins", AAPM&R Knowledge Now. September 2, 2015, http://me.aapmr.org/kn/article.html?id=301. 32. Lirette R, Courseault, J, Kishner, S. Peroneal Spastic Flatfoot. AAPM&R Online Case Study, MSK Case #48. September 2015, http://me.aapmr.org. 33. Kishner S, Tran JP. Opioid Medications. In: Pain Management and Palliative Care – A Comprehensive Clinical Guide, edited by Kimberly Sackheim. 2015. ISBN 978-1493924615. 34. Patel N, Courseault J, Kishner, S. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Type II. AAPM&R Online Case Study, MSK Case #44. December 2014, http://me.aapmr.org. 35. Clevenger S, Kishner S. Generalized Weakness and Right Upper and Lower Extremity Numbness and Tingling For 2 Years, AAPM&R Case of the month, EMG Case #116, for March 2014. Available at: http://me.e- aapmr.org/topic_emg.aspx. 36. Mahaney P, Kishner S, Koch B. Difference in Diagnosis of Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow Between Abductor Digiti Quinti and First Dorsal Interosseous. Am. J. Phys. Med. Rehabil 2014; 93 (23): a65. 37. Kishner S, Rochelle J. Intermittent Priapism Related to Lumbar Spinal Stenosis. Am. J. Phys. Med. Rehabil 2014; 93 (23): a41. 38. Morello J, Kishner S. Dog Bite to the Right Upper Extremity, AAPM&R Case of the month, EMG Case #115, for January 2014. Available at: http://me.e- aapmr.org/topic_emg.aspx. 39. Drakh A, Kishner S. Low Energy Availability in Female Athletes. Medscape Reference. Updated January 16, 2014. Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/312312-overview. 40. Miller JP, Kishner S. Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Systemic Lupus Erythematosus. Medscape Reference. Updated January 16, 2014. Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/305578-overview. 41. Le QD, Kishner S, Clasby CD, Sharma N. Knee Injection. Medscape Reference. Updated November 08, 2013. Available at: http://emedicine.medscape.com/article/1997643-overview. 42. Kishner S, Rothaermel B. “Cervical Spine MRI Abnormalities in Asymptomatic Subjects.” PM&R Journal. September 2013; 5(9): S302. 43. Kishner S. " Radial Nerve Mononeuropathy", AAPM&R Knowledge Now. August 30, 2013, http://now.aapmr.org/pain-neuro/neuromuscular- medicine/Pages/Radial-nerve-mononeuropathy.aspx 44. Kishner S, Elliott L. "Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies", eMedicine from WebMD, July 2, 2013. 45. Black JF, Kishner S. "Cancer and Rehabilitation", eMedicine from WebMD, March 19, 2013. 46. Kishner S, Rothaermel BJ, Sterne E. Thoracic Spine Abnormalities in Asymptomatic Subjects. Am. J. Phys. Med. Rehabil 2013; 92 (3): a26. 47. Kishner S. “Diabetes and the Hemiplegic Shoulder.” PM&R Journal. October 2012; 4(10): S380. 48. Kishner S, Cao CT. "Braces for Arthritis", eMedicine from WebMD, November 9, 2012. 49. Kishner S. "Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation for Stress Fractures", eMedicine from WebMD, November 6, 2012. 50. Kishner S. "Opioid Equivalents” eMedicine from WebMD, August 7, 2012. 51. Kishner S. " Complex regional pain syndrome Part 2: Management and Treatment", AAPM&R Knowledge Now. July 25, 2012, http://now.aapmr.org/pain- neuro/pain-medicine/Pages/CRPS-Part-2.aspx 52. McCarter KP, Kishner S. " Pott’s Disease with Right Sided Psoas Abscess", AAPM&R Case of the Month, MSK Case #25. March 2012, http://me.e- aapmr.org/CaseStudies.aspx. 53. Le QD, Kishner S. " Right Anterior Hip Pain", AAPM&R Case of the Month, MSK Case #24. February 2012, http://me.e-aapmr.org/CaseStudies.aspx. 54. Kishner S, Treuting RS. "Trigger Point Injection", eMedicine from WebMD, November 11, 2011. 55. Kishner S, Ioffe J, Cho SR. "Pain Assessment", eMedicine from WebMD, October 14, 2011. 56. Jaubert-Miazza L, Aprill CN, Kishner S. “Right Side Lumbar Back Pain and Limb Pain”, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Case No. 14, October 2011. 57. Lozada CJ, Kishner S, et al. "Osteoarthritis", eMedicine from WebMD, October 12, 2011. 58. Kishner S, Rothaermel B, Munshi S, Malalis J, Gündüz H. “Complex Regional Pain Syndrome”, Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2011; 57:156-64. 59. Kishner S, Chowdhry M. “Hip Joint”, eMedicine Journal, May 27, 2011. 60. Gunduz OH, Moradian M, John MV, Mathai M, Kishner S. “Incidence of Ulnar Neuropathy at the Elbow in Asymptomatic Individuals.” American Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 90(2011) a122. 61. Kishner S, Courseault J, Authement A. Knee Joint. eMedicine from WebMD. March 18, 2011 62. Kishner S, Mahaney P. Elbow Joint. eMedicine from WebMD. February 10, 2011. 63. Kishner S, Moradian M, Morello JK. Lumbar Spine. eMedicine from WebMD. January 04, 2011. 64. Kishner S, Munshi S, Black JF. Shoulder Joint. eMedicine from WebMD. December 17, 2010. 65. Kishner S, Khan FA, Laborde JM. Osteomyelitis. eMedicine from WebMD. November 02, 2010. 66. Kishner S, McMyne RC, Comeaux JA. Dermatomes. eMedicine from WebMD. October 27, 2010 67. Gunduz OH, Moradian M, Kishner S. “Combined Sensory Index Utility in Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” Muscle and Nerve, 42(2010) 627. 68. Gunduz OH, Moradian M, Mathai M, Kishner S. “Differentiating Symptomatic from Asymptomatic Ulnar Slowing Across the Elbow.” Muscle and Nerve, 42(2010) 628. 69. Kishner S, Ventre JM, Ioffe J. Brachial Plexus. eMedicine from WebMD. July 21, 2010. 70. Kishner S, Gündüz H, Munshi S, Gupta S, Goyeneche N. “Electrodiagnosis in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis: A Review”, Turk J Phys Med Rehab 2010; 56:75-80. 71. Schlosser CE, Segura RC, Kishner S. “Scapulothoracic Joint Pathology”, eMedicine Journal, January 11, 2010. 72. Rothaermel BJ, Kishner S. “Shoulder Subacromial Injections”, eMedicine Journal, July 29, 2009. 73. Kishner S, Clodfelter JA, Rothaermel BJ. “Arthrocentesis, Shoulder”, eMedicine Journal, July 21, 2009. 74. Kishner S, Chowdhry M. “Injection, Sacroiliac”, eMedicine Journal, May 12, 2009. 75. Kishner S, Tran AM. “Injection, Acromioclavicular Joint”, eMedicine Journal, December 04, 2008. 76. Rosenberg B, Thompson J, Kishner S. “Pelvic Pain”, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Pain Case No. 4, December 2008. 77. Batizy B, Glynn G, Kishner S. “Vague painful sensation in the right hand and wrist”, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, EMG Case No. 95, May 2008. 78. Kishner S, Jolliff N, Phan A. “Neck pain and left hand weakness”, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, EMG Case No. 91, November 2007. 79. Kishner S, Cockerham T, Svec F. “Anabolic Steroid Use and Abuse”, eMedicine Journal, March 5, 2007. 80. Scott W, Kishner S. “61 year old female complains of a five day history of bilateral lower extremity weakness and inability to ambulate”, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, EMG Case No. 85, February 2007. 81. Kishner S, Augustin J, Strum S. “Post Head Injury Autonomic Complications”, eMedicine Journal, October 4, 2006, Volume 7, Number 10. 82. Kishner S, Babigumira E, Laborde JM. “Degenerative Disk Disease”, eMedicine Journal, August 18, 2006, Volume 7, Number 8. 83. Marks J, Kishner S, “49 year old male with a 1-year complaint of generalized weakness in an asymmetric pattern”, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, EMG Case No. 80, June 2006. 84. Kishner S, Kang G, Mercante D. “The Association of Diabetes, Peripheral Neuropathy, and Ankle Dorsiflexion,” American Journal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 85:3(2006) 249. 85. Alfonso L, Kishner S, Laborde, JM. “ Medial Epicondylitis,” eMedicine Journal, March 16, 2006, Volume 7, Number 3. 86. Babigumira E, Kishner S, Zimmerman PA, “Left Wrist Drop,” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, EMG Case No. 76, October 2005. 87. Bozzelle J, Kishner S, Laborde, JM. “ Recurrent Ankle Sprains,” eMedicine Journal, December 1, 2004, Volume 5, Number 12. 88. Daut MF, Kishner S, “Right foot drip after sustaining a right tibia and fibula fracture,” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, EMG Case No. 71, September 2004. 89. Bhatti J, Kishner S, Sarmini M. “Posterior Cruciate Ligament Injury.” eMedicine Journal, December 19, 2003, Volume 3, Number 10. 90. Daut MF, Ellis W, Kishner S, “Deep Peroneal Neuropathy at the Ankle,” American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, EMG Case No. 66, November 2003. 91. Ellis W, Kishner S, Laborde JM. “Gait Analysis after Amputation,” eMedicine Journal, August 29, 2003, Volume 4, Number 6. 92. Sondes S, Kennedy JM, Kishner S, Lopez FA, Anthony L. “Severe Progressive Weakness in a 58 year old man,” Journal of the Louisiana State Medical Society, 154(2002) 292-5. 93. Bulaeva NV, Kishner S, Baker J. “Friedreich’s Ataxia,” eMedicine Journal, January 28, 2002, Volume 3, Number 1. 94. Kishner S, Mogan J, Suthar B. “Normative Value of Somatosensory Evolved Potentials for the Obturator Nerve,” Muscle and Nerve, 24(2001) 1426. 95. Caire MR, Kishner S. “Kugelberg Welander Spinal Muscular Atrophy,” eMedicine Journal, November 6, 2001, Volume 2, Number 11. 96. Kishner S, Morstead R, Mercante D. “Risk Factor Associated with Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” Muscle and Nerve, 23(2000) 1618. 97. Kishner S, Mercante D. “Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and Improvement after Steroid Injection, Muscle and Nerve, 23(2000) 1619. 98. Kishner S, Roberts T. “Rehabilitation After Bilateral Lung Volume Reduction Surgery,” Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 13(1999) 57. 99. Kishner S. Letter to Editor, American Journal Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 78(1999) 500. 100. Kishner S, Irwin R, Rosenthal L, Nichols C. “The Use of Palmar Stimulation in the Diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,” Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 13(1999) 65. 101. Kishner S. “Detecting Peripheral Nerve Involvement in Rheumatoid Arthritis Patients: Comment on the article by Lanzillo et al, Arthritis Rheum, 42(1999) 1304. 102. Kishner S. “Outcome Analysis of Ventilator Patients Treated in a Long- Term Acute Care Facility,” Neurorehabilitation and Neural Repair, 13(1999) 69. 103. Kishner S. “Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol, an AAEM Workshop,” American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, October 1998. 104. Kishner S, Chen K-L, Vokac C. “Value of Signs and Symptoms in Predicting Severity of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, Muscle and Nerve, 21(1998) 1573. 105. Roig RL, Kishner S. “Analysis of Hemiparetic Shoulder Pain and Motion,” Archives of Phys. Medicine and Rehabilitation, 77(1996) 977. 106. Kishner S, Biundo J. “Posterior Interosseous Neuropathy in Rheumatoid Arthritis,” Journal of Clinical Rheumatology 2(1996) 29-32. 107. Kishner S, Moore KA. “Upper Extremity Deep Vein Thrombosis,” Archives of Phys. Med. and Rehab, 76(1995) 1080. 108. Kishner S, Best RL. “Avascular Necrosis in Spinal Cord Injury,” Archives of Phys. Med. and Rehab, 76(1995) 1075. 109. Kishner S. “Reduction Mammoplasty in the Treatment of Chronic Neck Injuries,” Neurorehabil Neural Repair, 9(1995 )117-137. 110. Kishner S, Katz H. “The Use of Sumatriptan Succinate in Post Traumatic Headache after Closed Head Injury,” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. 75(1994)1062. 111. Kishner S, Marone J. “Rehabilitation of pernicious Anemia,” Archives of Phys. Med. and Rehab. 72(1991) 814. 112. Kishner S, Poindexter C. “The Use of Gadolinium Enhanced Magnetic Resonance Imaging in Detecting Low grade Spinal Cord Gliomas,” Archives of Phys. Med. and Rehab, 71(1990)826. 113. Kishner S, Pantusa AM. “Heterotopic Ossification: An Unusual Complication after Temporal Mandibular Joint Surgery,” Archives of Phys. Med. & Rehab, 71(1990) 821. 114. Kishner S. “A Novel Ankle Foot Orthosis Used in Scapuloperoneal Muscular Dystrophy,” Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehab. 71(1990) 807. 115. Kishner S, Marone J. “Computer Program for the Rehabilitation Team,” Archives of Phys. Med & Rehab, 71(1990) 780. 116. Kishner S, Donovan PW. “Peripheral Neuropathy Associated with High- Dose Cytosine Arabinoside and Daunorubicin Chemotherapy,” Archives of Phys. Med. & Rehab. 70(1989)69. 117. Kishner S. “Hypothalamic Hypopituitarism Subsequent to Internal Carotid Aneurysm Rupture and Intracranial Hemorrhage,” Archives of Phys. Med. & Rehab, 67(1986) 673. 118. Kishner S, Fitzpatrick PJ, Plowman KR, Butler IS. “Variable Temperature (295-15K) Raman Spectra of Dodecacarbonyl Triangulo-Ruthenium (O) and – Osmium (O), M3 (CO) 12 (M=Ru, OS),”Journal Molecular Structure 74(1981) 29- 37. 119. Kishner S, Trepman E, Galley WC. “Phosphorescence Evidence for the Role of Solvent-Protein Interactions in the Energetics of Conformation Flexibility of Liver Alcohol Dehydrogenase,” Canadian Journal Biochemistry 57(1979) 1299-1304. 120. Foti A, Kishner S, Gopinathan MS, Whitehead MA. “Comparison of SCF- X-SW and CNDO/BW Calculations on S4N4H4 and F3S4H4,” Molecular Physics 35 (1978) 111-127. 121. Kishner S, Gopinathan MS, Whitehead MA. “Localized Molecular Orbitals for N202, N203, and N204,” Journal American Chemical Society. 100(1978) 1365-1372. 122. Butler IS, Kishner S, Plowman, KR. “Vibrational Spectra of Solid Tri-u- carbonyl (Hexacarbonyl Di Iron (O). Fe2 (CO) 9,” Molecular Structure 43 (1978).

Seminars & Invited Presentations, Visiting Professorships, CME Lectures, Papers Presented:

1. Physicians as a Member of the Team – Relationship with Hospital Administrators. University of New Orleans MHA program. March 2019 2. Physicians as a Member of the Team – Relationship with Hospital Administrators. University of New Orleans executive MHA program. September 2018 3. Electromyography and Nerve Conduction Studies in Occupational Medicine, American Occupational Health Conference, New Orleans, May 2018 4. MRI Findings in the Cervical, Thoracic, and Lumbar Spine in Asymptomatic Subjects, American Occupational Health Conference, New Orleans, May 2018 5. Stroke Rehabilitation, Prognostication, and Outcomes, University Medical Center Stroke Conference, New Orleans October 2017 6. Phenol for Spasticity Management, Academy of Spinal Cord Injury Professionals Annual Meeting, New Orleans, September 2015. 7. Failed Back Surgery Syndrome, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, San Antonio, October 2013. 8. How Pain Affects Function, Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, Miami, Florida, February 2013. 9. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome Management and Treatment, 73rd Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Atlanta, Georgia, November 2012. 10. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Expert Roundtable, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, Orlando, October 2012 11. Whiplash Associated Disorders, 72nd Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Orlando, Florida, November 2011. 12. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Expert Roundtable, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, San Francisco, Sept 2011 13. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Expert Roundtable, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Oct 2010 14. Spasticity symposium: Phenol for Spasticity Management, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, Quebec City, Oct 2010 15. Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, Expert Roundtable, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, Oct 2009 16. Gait Systems in Spinal Cord Injury, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, San Diego, Oct 2009 17. Non-interventional Management of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, Providence, Sept 2008 18. Overview of Whiplash-Associated Disorders, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine Annual Meeting, Providence, Sept 2008 19. Electromyography in Lumbar Spinal Stenosis, Southern Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, New Orleans, May 2008 20. EMG Pearls, Southern Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Meeting, New Orleans, May 2008 21. EMG for Orthopedics, Louisiana Orthopedics Association 54th Annual Meeting, New Orleans, April 2008 22. EMG Pearls, Louisiana Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Meeting, New Orleans, June 2007. 23. Discogenic Low Back Pain, Louisiana Orthopedics Association 53rd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, April 2007. 24. Whiplash Controversy and Update, Louisiana Orthopedics Association 52nd Annual Meeting, New Orleans, April 2006. 25. Steroid Myopathy, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Daytona Beach, March 2006. 26. Critical Illness Myopathy, Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting, Daytona Beach, March 2006. 27. Low Back Pain, National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives, Orlando, Florida, November 2005 28. Cumulative Trauma Disorders and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, 51st Annual Meeting, Louisiana Orthopedics Association, New Orleans, May 2005. 29. Association of Diabetes, Peripheral Neuropathy and Ankle Dorsiflexion, Orthopedics Association, New Orleans, May 2005. 30. Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy, 21st Annual Update in PM&R, Park City, Utah, February 2005. 31. Critical Illness Neuropathy and Myopathy, Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Phoenix, October 2004. 32. Stroke Rehabilitation Update, 4th Annual Geriatric Medicine and Gerontological Update, New Orleans, December 2002. 33. Evidence Based Treatment of Low Back Pain, 18th Annual PM&R Update, Park City, Utah January 2002. 34. Evaluation and Treatment of Balance Disorders, Chalmette, Louisiana, December 2001. 35. Visiting Faculty Kuwait Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Hospital, Kuwait, April 2001. Invited by the Ministry of Health of Kuwait and the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. A weeklong course in spasticity was given. Hands on training in spasticity procedures. Addressed the Kuwaiti Medical Society with an evening lecture 36. Evolving Antithrombotic Management, Alexandria, Louisiana, March 2001. 37. Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol for Spasticity Control Workshop, annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, San Francisco, November 2000. 38. Spasticity: Evaluation and Management: A course for occupational and physical therapists, New Orleans, July 2000. 39. Spasticity Phenol Neurolysis, Southern Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Tampa, FL, May 2000. 40. Interventional Management of Common Occupational Pain Syndromes, American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, Philadelphia, PA. May 2000. 41. Clinical Correlation of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome with Nerve Conduction Studies, Sixteenth Annual PM&R Update, Park City, Utah, January 2000. 42. Case Management of Chronic Work-Related Pain Syndromes American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, San Antonio, TX October 1999. 43. Phenol Blocks for Spasticity, East Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, June 1999. 44. Spasticity: Neurophysiology and Treatment Options, East Virginia Medical School, Norfolk, VA June 1999. 45. Interventional Injection Therapies in Myofascial Pain Syndrome, Eighty-Fourth Annual Meeting of the American College of Occupational and Environmental Medicine, New Orleans, LA April 1999. 46. Treatment of Stroke Spasticity with Phenol Chemical Neurolysis, 15th Annual Update in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Park City, Utah, February 1999. 47. How to Prove the Musculoskeletal Impairment Listings for Social Security Disability, National Organization of Social Security Claims Representatives, San Antonio, TX, November 1998. 48. EMG’s When and Why, 28th Annual Family Practice Update in New Orleans, April 1998. 49. Acute and Chronic Pain Management, Owens Healthcare Medicine Update Breckenridge, Colorado, March 1998. 50. The Facet Syndrome, 14th Annual Update in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Park City, Utah, January 1998. 51. How to Prove the Orthopedic Impairment S.S.I. LISTINGS, Fifth Circuit Organization of Social Security claims Representatives, New Orleans, LA. January 1998. 52. The Facet as a Cause of Back and Neck Pain, Southern Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Perdido, Alabama, May 1997. 53. Stroke Rehabilitation, Chalmette Medical Center, Chalmette, LA. April 1996. 54. Maximizing the use of the Physical Therapist, Continuing Medical Education Associates, San Diego, April 1996. 55. “An Unusual Cause of Lower Extremity Swelling in Spinal Cord Injury: Femoral Arterial Venous Fistula,” 2nd International Congress on Neurorehabilitation, Washington, D.C. June 1995. 56. “Reduction Mammoplasty in the Treatment of Chronic Neck Injuries,” 2nd International Congress on Neurorehabilitation, Washington, D.C. June 1995. 57. Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol, Washington University, St. Louis, May 1995. 58. DVT Prophylaxis, Greenwood Medical Center, Greenwood, Ms. December 1995. 59. LSU Reciprocating Gait Orthosis, American Paraplegic Society, Las Vegas, September 1995. 60. Deep Vein Thrombosis in Rehabilitation, Missouri Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society, St. Louis, MO, May 1995. 61. Venous Thrombosis Prophylaxis in Rehabilitation, Baylor University, Dallas, TX. October 1994. 62. Workshop on Low Back Pain, National Association of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives, New Orleans, LA. October 1994. 63. Neurorehabilitation, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. September 1994. 64. Objective Documentation of Low Back Pain when None Appears to Exist, FOSSER Conference, New Orleans, LA. March 1994. 65. Hip Fracture Rehabilitation, Tulane Medical Center, New Orleans, LA. February 1994. 66. The Facet as a Cause of Low Back Pain, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Miami, FL. November 1993. 67. Aging in Spinal Cord Injury, National Spinal Cord Injury Association, January 1993. 68. Comprehensive Pain Management, Meadowcrest Hospital, New Orleans, LA. January 1993. 69. “Osteitis Pubis in Aerobics: Is this a Common Occurrence,” Southern Medical Association Meeting, San Antonio, November 1993. 70. “Variable Temperature Raman Spectra of Dodecacarbonyl tri-Triangulo Ruthenium (O), Ru3 (CO) 12”, 2nd Joint Conference, American Chemical Society/Chemical Institute of Canada, Montreal, May 29 to June 2, 1977.

Teaching - Workshops and Courses:

Workshops Directed

1. Workshop on Phenol Neurolysis for Spasticity. 73rd Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. San Antonio, Texas October 2013. 2. Workshop on Phenol Neurolysis for Spasticity. 73rd Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Atlanta, Georgia November 2012. 3. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 59th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Orlando, Florida October 2012. 4. Workshop on Phenol Neurolysis for Spasticity. 72nd Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Orlando, Florida November 2011. 5. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 58th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. San Francisco, CA September 2011. 6. Workshop on Phenol Neurolysis for Spasticity. 71st Annual Assembly of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. Seattle, Washington November 2010. 7. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 57th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Quebec City, QC October 2010. 8. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 56th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. San Diego, CA October 2009. 9. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 52nd Annual Meeting of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Monterey, CA September 2005. 10. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 51st Annual Meeting of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. Savannah, GA November 2004. 11. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 50th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine. San Francisco, CA, October 2003. 12. Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol for Spasticity Control Workshop. Annual Meeting of the American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Orlando, Florida, November 2002. 13. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 49th Annual Meeting of the American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Toronto, Canada, September 2002. 14. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 48th Annual Meeting of American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Albuquerque, October 2001. 15. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 47th Annual Meeting of American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Philadelphia, September 2000. 16. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 46th Annual Meeting of American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Vancouver, October 1999. 17. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis with Phenol. 45th Annual Meeting of American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Orlando, Florida, October 1998. 18. Program Chairman for the 30th Annual Meeting of the Southern Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, New Orleans, Louisiana, May 1998. 19. Workshop on Chemical Neurolysis for Spasticity, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, Anaheim, California, October 1994.

Courses Directed

1. Course Director “Medical Conditions,” LSU School of Allied Health – Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Spring Semester, 1991. 2. Course Co-Director “The Right Brain,” Ochsner Medical Institutions, April 1990. 3. Course Director “Medical Conditions,” LSU School of Allied Health – Physical 4. Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Spring Semester, 1990. 5. Course Co-Director “Head Injury Rehabilitation,” Ochsner Medical Institutions, April 1989. 6. Course Director “Medical Conditions,” LSU School of Allied Health Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Spring Semester, 1989. 7. Course Co-Director “Dysphagia,” Ochsner Medical Institutions, May 1988. 8. Course Director “Medical Conditions,” LSU School of Allied Health Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, spring Semester, 1988. 9. Course Co-Director “Apraxia and Dysarthria,” Ochsner Medical Institutions, April 1987. 10. Course Director “Medical Conditions,” LSU School of Allied Health Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy, Spring Semester, 1987.

University/Institutional Service:

School of Medicine Committees

1. Clinical Practice Advisory Committee 2013 2. Council on Professional Conduct 2012 3. Institutional Graduate Medical Education Committee 2002 to 2006

Hospital Committees

1. Trauma Committee, Medical Center of Louisiana at New Orleans 2003 2. Head of Credentialing Committee, Lifecare Hospital of New Orleans, 1995 – 2002 3. Medical Executive Committee, Lifecare Hospital of New Orleans, 1995 – 2002 4. President of Medical Staff, Lifecare Hospital of New Orleans 1995 – 1996 5. Medical Executive Committee, JoEllen Smith Medical Center 1992 – 1994

Professional Societies Committees

1. Chairman of the Symposia/Special Interest Group Committee, American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, 2007-10 2. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, EDX Lab Accreditation Grading Subcommittee, 2011-2013 3. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Podcast Committee, 2013 4. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Ethics Committee, 2013 5. American Academey of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Medical Education Committee, 2009-12 6. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, GME Committee 2011-13 7. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, CME Advisory Committee 2007-10 8. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Annual Meeting Coordination Committee 2007-10 9. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, State Liaison Committee 2007-13 10. American Association of Neuromuscular and Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Special Interest Group Committee 2005-2007 11. American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Dynamic EMG Task Force, 2002 – 2005 12. American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Program Committee 2001 – 2004 13. American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Patient Information Web Site Task Force, 2000 14. American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Electronic Media Committee 1998 – 1999 15. President, Southern Society of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, 1997 – 1998 16. President, Louisiana Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Society 1997 – 1998 17. American Association of Electrodiagnostic Medicine, Equipment and Computer Committee 1996 – 1997 18. Association of Academic Physiatrists By-Laws Committee Member 1993 – 1995 19. President, Louisiana Spinal Cord Injury Association, 1989 – 1990

Honors

Listed in Best Doctors in America, Louisiana, and New Orleans Ruby Life Master - American Contract Bridge League