Raleigh Chiropractor Dr. Jeffrey Gerdes's 2016 CV

1. Curriculum Vitae
Jeffrey S. Gerdes, D.C.
1207 Ridge Rd.
Raleigh NC 27607
office: (919) 809-7839
fax: (919) 809-8819
drjeff@carolinachirocare.com
SELECTED OCCUPATIONAL HISTORY
Chiropractor and Clinical Director, Carolina ChiroCare and Rehab inc., Raleigh NC.
2010-present.
Associate Chiropractor, Peak Wellness and Chiropractic, Apex NC. 2009-2010.
Associate Chiropractor, Kamper Chiropractic and Rehab. Woodbridge VA. 2008-2009.
Associate Chiropractor, Spine Care of Alexandria. Alexandria, VA. 2008.
EDUCATION AND LICENSURE
Palmer College of Chiropractic Florida, Doctorate of Chiropractic, Port Orange, FL,
2008.
Internship, Palmer College of Chiropractic Outpatient Clinic, Port Orange, FL, 2007-
2008.
Bachelor’s of Arts University of North Carolina at Wilmington, Physical Education and
Health: Concentration in Exercise Science and Health. 2002.
Licenses Chiropractor: North Carolina Board of Chiropractic Examiners 2009, #3985
status-active.
Licensed Chiropractor: Virginia Board of Medicine 2008, #0104556635 status-inactive.
SELECTED POST GRADUATE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION
Certification, Part I, II, III & IV, Certificate No 116383 , National Board of Chiropractic
Examiners, 2007.

2. Certification, Physiotherapy, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, 2007.
Board Certified Part I, Includes subject examinations in each of six basic science areas:
general anatomy, spinal anatomy, physiology, chemistry, pathology, and microbiology
and public health. National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Port Orange, FL 2006.
Board Certified Part II, Includes subject examinations in each of six clinical science
areas: general diagnosis, neuromusculoskeletal diagnosis, diagnostic imaging, principles
of chiropractic, chiropractic practice and associated clinical sciences. National Board of
Chiropractic Examiners, Port Orange, FL 2007
Board Certified Part III, Includes questions that address nine clinical areas: case history,
physical examination, neuromusculoskeletal examination, roentgenologic examination,
clinical laboratory and special studies examination, diagnosis or clinical impression,
chiropractic techniques, supportive techniques, and case management. National Board of
Chiropractic Examiners, Port Orange, FL 2007.
Board Certified part IV, Examination tests individuals in three major areas: x-ray
interpretation and diagnosis, chiropractic technique and case management. National
Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Atlanta, GA 2007
SELECTED PUBLICATIONS
Author of “Getting Relief” A Consumer’s Guide to Relieving Neck and Back Pain at
Home © 2015.
Co-Author, Understanding Whiplash: A Car Accident Victim's Health Guide © 2015.
SELECTED POST GRADUATE EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATIONS
Neurological Emergencies: Case Studies in Critical Diagnoses. The approach to
neurological emergencies often seems daunting to non-neurologists. But as the
population ages, these conditions will be seen with increasing frequency. Compared to
some other areas in medicine, the neurological differential diagnosis, physical
examination and imaging strategies seems (and often is) more complicated. As well,
newer data have greatly impacted the field as the evidence base expands. At the same
time, at many locales, on-site, real time neurological consultation may not be rapidly
available. For all of these reasons, non-neurologists need to be able to handle, or at a
minimum, strategize the acute management issues in patients with neurological
emergencies. Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing Education, Harvard
Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 2010.

3. Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology: Module 1: Advanced Topics: the Fundamental
Science, “In depth review of the current state of knowledge of the whiplash phenomenon,
including all factors affecting injury risk and outcome. In depth biomechanics,
traumatology, epidemiology, review of outcome studies and common sequelae of
whiplash, including brain injuries, pain syndromes, thoracic outlet syndrome, carpal
tunnel syndrome and chronic pain disorders. Risk Analysis I”, Spine Research Institute of
San Diego, Los Angeles Chiropractic College, Southern California University of Health
Sciences, California, 2012
Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology: Module 2: Advanced Diagnostics, Treatment
and Auto Crash Reconstruction; Management Principles in Personal Injury, “Critical
history taking and physical examination skills. Radiographic and advanced imaging
including CT, MRI, scintigraphy, PET, SPECT and others. Electrodiagnostic testing and
their applications in whiplash. Therapeutic approaches to successful management of
whiplash and mild traumatic brain injuries. Risk Analysis II”, Spine Research Institute of
San Diego, Los Angeles Chiropractic College, Southern California University of Health
Sciences, California, 2011.
Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology: Module 3: Narrative Report Writing and
Practice Development: Principles of Impairment Rating and Forensic Documentation,
“Comprehensive and compelling narrative report writing. Understanding and avoiding
the common mistakes and pitfalls in narrative reports. In depth understanding of the latest
cutting edge techniques and rebuttal strategies. Understanding of today’s critical forensic
documentation skills and impairment ratings”, Spine Research Institute of San Diego,
Los Angeles Chiropractic College, Southern California University of Health Sciences,
California, 20011.
Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology: Module 4: “Essentials of documentation and
records keeping; what you need vs. what you don't. Medical photography; when and how
to use it and incorporate it Taking the pain out of depositions, arbitrations, and testifying
in court .Preparing for the classic cross-examination strategies. Using evidence
effectively; models, charts, diagrams, photos, movies, and more Daubert and Frye rules;
how they affect your testimony and how they can exclude opposing experts Disabusing
the MIST myth; Colossus Learned treatises and reliable authorities; other federal rules of
evidence experts should know“. Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Los Angeles
Chiropractic College, Southern California University of Health Sciences, California,
2010.
Clinical Challenges in Chest Radiology “X-Ray, CT, high resolution CT, MRI and PET
and other radiographic imaging interpretation, physiology and clinical indications for
thoracic disorders such as pulmonary embolism and the solitary pulmonary nodule as
well as other common radiographic abnormalities.”, Harvard Medical School Department
of Continuing Education, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 2010.

4. Assessing Medical Fitness to Return to Work “ Primary Care physicians are often
requested to provide information on a patient’s fitness to return to work following injury
or illness. U.S. primary care physicians report that they are requested to provide opinions
regarding work ability or "fitness for duty," on average, in up to 10% of all office visits.
However, very little training is routinely offered in medical or postgraduate education
pertaining to the health effects of work and assessing work readiness. Both generalists
and specialists report that dealing with sickness certification and work ability can be
problematic, including potential conflict of interest between their best medical judgment
and what their patients desire. Education in a structured approach to fitness to work
assessment method can enhance physicians’ knowledge about work fitness assessments
as well as their confidence in performing assessments“. Harvard Medical School
Department of Continuing Education, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 2010.
Nutritional Neurology. Dan Murphy.“The effects of excitotoxins , food additives and
neurodegenerative disease processes.The influence of essential fatty acids on pain, joint
degeneration, and brain structure/function.The relationship of ratios between omega-6
and omega-3 essential fatty acids. The anti-oxidant network and pathoneurology. Identify
the impacts of nutrition on pathoneurology, cardiovascular function, and immune
response. Learn additional research insights on chiropractic clinical management of
trauma, pain, degeneration, and mobility. Identify focused case management approaches
including the neurological components of care. Review new concerns on
neurophysiological impacts involving cell membrane fluidity and cell membrane
stiffness.” Greensboro NC. 2010.
Neck Pain, CVA, and Treatment of the Cervical Spine. Dr. Savoie, a featured NCMIC
speaker, will review the common conditions presenting as neck pain. His program
includes the latest research on CVA, the elements of the case history, cervical
examination procedures and clinical findings in the treatment and management of neck
pain. Greensboro North Carolina 2011.
BASIC MRI PART 1 - "Although a detailed understanding of nuclear physics is not
necessary to interpret MRI studies, Chiropractors should have a solid understanding of
the basic principles involved in producing MRI images. This course describes the basic
fundamental principles shared by all MRI scanners." Instructor Guy Annunziata, DC. DC
Hours. December 2012.
BASIC MRI PART 2 - "The second part to this series will begin with a discussion
regarding the multiplanar images of MRI, the shades of gray and the differences between
T1 and T2 weighted images. We will then explore the special MRI studies that have been
created to help identify different pathologies. This will include discussions on Fat
Suppression, Contrast Enhanced and Functional MRI studies." Instructor Guy
Annunziata, DC. DC Hours. December 2012.
BASIC MRI PART 3 - "In the third part of this series we will discuss the
Contraindications to MRI, how to read an MRI report, the MRI appearance of DDD,

5. Ligamentum Flavum Hypertrophy, Disc Herniations, Annular Tears and Post-disc
Surgical cases." Instructor Guy Annunziata, DC. DC Hours. December 2012.
ACUTE LOW BACK PAIN- "This course will help physicians manage acute episodes of
back pain. The content provides simple tools to use to help influence patient recovery. By
reviewing lifestyle factors that influence back pain, the course enables physicians to
provide advice and recommendations that will allow patients to recover from their acute
back pain episode and to make informed decisions about their behaviors and lifestyle
factors related to back pain." Harvard Medical School Department of Continuing
Education, Harvard Medical School, Cambridge, MA, 2012.
Cervicogenic Headache- This course reviews the clinical presentation of cervicogenic
headache, proposed diagnostic criteria, pathophysiologic mechanisms, and methods of
diagnostic evaluation. Guidelines for developing a successful multidisciplinary pain
management program using medication, physical therapy, osteopathic manipulative
treatment, other non pharmacologic modes of treatment, and anesthetic interventions are
also presented. Instructor Guy Annunziata, DC. DC Hours. December 2013.
MRI History and Physics, Magnetic fields, T1 and T2 relaxations, nuclear spins, phase
encoding, spin echo, T1 and T2 contrast, magnetic properties of metals and the historical
perspective of the creation of NMR and MRI. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State
University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,
Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2013.
MRI Spinal Anatomy and Protocols, Normal anatomy of axial and sagittal views utilizing
T1, T2, 3D gradient and STIR sequences of imaging. Standardized and desired protocols
in views and sequencing of MRI examination to create an accurate diagnosis in
MRI. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo,
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post
Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2013.
MRI Disc Pathology and Spinal Stenosis, MRI interpretation of bulged, herniated,
protruded, extruded, sequestered and fragmented disc pathologies in etiology and
neurological sequelae in relationship to the spinal cord and spinal nerve roots. ACCME
Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine
and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo,
NY, 2013.
MRI Spinal Pathology, MRI interpretation of bone, intradural, extradural, cord and neural
sleeve lesions. Tuberculosis, drop lesions, metastasis, ependymoma, schwanoma and
numerous other spinal related tumors and lesions. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the
State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences
and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2013.

6. MRI Methodology of Analysis, MRI interpretation sequencing of the cervical, thoracic
and lumbar spine inclusive of T1, T2, STIR and 3D gradient studies to ensure the
accurate diagnosis of the region visualized. New York Chiropractic Council, ACCME
Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine
and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo,
NY, 2012
MRI Clinical Application, The clinical application of the results of space occupying
lesions. Disc and tumor pathologies and the clinical indications of manual and adjustive
therapies in the patient with spinal nerve root and spinal cord insult as sequelae. Board
for Chiropractic, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at
Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences and Academy of Chiropractic Post
Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2013.
MRI Protocols Clinical Necessity, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial, stacking, FFE,
FSE and sagittal images. Clinical indication for the utilization of MRI and pathologies of
disc in both trauma and non-trauma sequellae, including bulge, herniation, protrusion,
extrusion and sequestration. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New
York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic
Post Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014.
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE,
FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With the co-
morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered vertebrate,
Schmorl's nodes and herniations. morphology of lumbar disc pathologies of central and
lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad based
herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise interpretation
with management. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at
Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post
Doctoral Division, Long Island, NY, 2014.
MRI Interpretation of Lumbar Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR axial,
stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of lumbar herniations. With
the co-morbities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered
vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Morphology of lumbar disc pathologies
of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad
based herniations are defined and illustrated. Central canal and cauda equina compromise
interpretation with management. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of
New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of
Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2014.

7. MRI Interpretation of Cervical Degeneration/Bulges, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR
axial, stacking, FFE, FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical
degeneration. With the co-morbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions,
cantilevered vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Spinal cord and canal
compromise interpretation with management. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State
University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences,
Academy of Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2014.
MRI Interpretation of Cervical Herniations, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE,
FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of cervical herniations. With
the comorbidities and complications of stenosis, pseudo-protrusions, cantilevered
vertebrate, Schmorl's nodes and herniations. Morphology of cervical disc pathologies
of central and lateral herniations, protrusions, extrusions, sequestration, focal and broad-
based herniations are defined and illustrated. Spinal cord and canal compromise
interpretation with management. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of
New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of
Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2014.
MRI Interpretation of Degenerative Spine and Disc Disease with Overlapping Traumatic
Insult to Both Spine and Disc, MRI slices, views, T1, T2, STIR Axial, FFE,
FSE and sagittal images in the interpretation of degenerative spondylolesthesis, spinal
canal stenosis, Modic type 3 changes, central herniations, extrusions, compressions,
nerve root compressions, advanced spurring and thecal sac involvement from an
orthopedic, emergency room, chiropractic, neurological, neurosurgical, physical medicine
perspective. ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University of New York at
Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post
Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2014.
Certification in MRI Interpretation, ACCME Joint Sponsorship with the State University
of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of
Chiropractic Post Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation
of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Buffalo, NY, 2014.
IME & Peer Review Documentation and Rebuttals, Medical-Legal documentation
requirements and the utilization evidenced based findings in rebutting third party
reporting when clinically indicated. The utilization of state regulations and legislation to
ensure compliance in third party reporting. Management of all diagnostic testing
and treatment protocols inclusive of functional losses in documentation. Academy of
Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Recognized by the PACE Program of the
Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Long Island, New York, 2015.

8. Spinal Trauma Pathology, Triage and Connective Tissue Injuries and Wound Repair,
Triaging the injured and differentially diagnosing both the primary and secondary
complaints. Connective tissue injuries and wound repair morphology focusing on the
aberrant tissue replacement and permanency prognosis potential. Texas Chiropractic
College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo,
School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral
Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Ligament Anatomy and Injury Research and Spinal
Kinematics, Spinal ligamentous anatomy and research focusing on wound repair, future
negative sequelae of abnormal tissue replacement and the resultant aberrant kinematics
and spinal biomechanics of the spine. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint
Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY,
2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Spinal Biomechanics, Central Nervous System and Spinal
Disc Nomenclature, The application of spinal biomechanical engineering models in
trauma and the negative sequelae it has on the central nervous system inclusive of the
lateral horn, periaqueductal gray matter, thalamus and cortices involvement. Texas
Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint Providership with the State University of New York
at Buffalo, School of Medicine and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post -
Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY, 2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Biomechanics of Traumatic Disc Bulge and Age Dating
Herniated Disc Pathology, The biomechanics of traumatic disc bulges as sequella from
trauma and the comorbidity of ligamentous pathology. Age-dating spinal disc pathology
in accordance with Wolff’s Law. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint
Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY,
2016
Spinal Trauma Pathology: Clinical Grand Rounds, The review of case histories of
mechanical spine pathology and biomechanical failures inclusive of case histories,
clinical findings and x-ray and advanced imaging studies. Assessing comorbidities in the
triage and prognosis of the injured. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME Joint
Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine and
Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY,
2016

9. Spinal Trauma Pathology: Research Perspectives, The review of current literature
standards in spinal trauma pathology and documentation review of biomechanical failure,
ligamentous failure and age-dating disc pathology. Texas Chiropractic College, ACCME
Joint Providership with the State University of New York at Buffalo, School of Medicine
and Biomedical Sciences, Academy of Chiropractic Post-Doctoral Division, Buffalo, NY,
2016.
Fellowship in Medication- Assisted Manipulation Under Anesthesia.
Certificate of Completion in Manipulation under Anesthesia. Southern California
University of Health Sciences and Cornerstone Education 2015.
SELECTED MEMBERSHIPS
North Carolina Chiropractic Association 2009 - 2010
American Chiropractic Association March 2011
Assistant Vice President First Chiropractic Physicians Association of North Carolina
2013
ChiroTrust 2012-2016
American Academy of Pain Management 2014
The American pregnancy Association
SELECTED COMMUNITY SERVICE
Toastmasters International, Raleigh/ Durham Chapter, Durham NC, club #6797, Member
2010.
Volunteer- Triangle Family Services. Serving the underprivileged children in the Raleigh
Durham metro area. 2010-2015.
Children’s Flight For Hope-2015