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Matter of Kyle Elliott Hoogendoorn, D.P.M. Page 15
physical therapists, an occupational therapist, and a psychologist that works closely with
the physicians. (Tr. at 1496-1497)
Dr. Chelimsky testified that he teaches all aspects of pain management, including
interventional pain management. Dr. Chelimsky further testified that the interventional
techniques that he performs are trigger point injections, injections into the bursa, and local
nerve injections. (Tr. at 1506-1507)
Dr. Chelimsky testified that, in conjunction with his education program, he currently
performs approximately two nerve blocks, three trigger point injections, and one joint
injection per month. (Tr. at 1548)
20. Dr. Chelimsky testified that, in addition to his education program, he also runs a clinic that
includes an anesthesiologist and a psychologist to treat patients who suffer from complex
regional pain syndrome (formerly called reflex sympathetic dystrophy). (Tr. at 1498)
James P. Bressi, D.O.
21. James P. Bressi, D.O., testified as an expert on behalf of the Respondents. Dr. Bressi
obtained his osteopathic medical degree in 1987 from the Ohio University College of
Osteopathic Medicine. From 1987 to 1988, he participated in a rotating internship
at Warren General Hospital (St. Joseph Health Center) [Warren General] in Warren, Ohio.
From 1988 to 1989, Dr. Bressi worked as an emergency department staff physician
at Warren General. From 1989 to 1992, Dr. Bressi participated in an anesthesiology
residency at Warren General. In 1992, Dr. Bressi participated in a six month pain medicine
fellowship at the University of Rochester Medical Center, Strong Memorial Hospital, in
Rochester, New York. Dr. Bressi is currently the Director of the Falls Pain Management
Center at Cuyahoga Falls General Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio, and has served in that
capacity since 1998. (Resp. Ex. 106G)
Dr. Bressi was certified in Anesthesiology by the American Osteopathic Board of
Anesthesiology in 1993, and obtained added qualifications in pain management from that
board in 1996. Dr. Bressi was also certified by the American Academy of Pain
Management. (Resp. Ex. 106G)
22. Dr. Bressi testified that he has lectured, and continues to lecture, on the subject of
interventional pain management. Dr. Bressi further testified that he has written on the
subject as well. (Resp. Ex. 106G; Tr. at 2259-2260)
Dr. Bressi’s Pain Medicine Practice
23. Dr. Bressi testified that his current practice as the director of Falls Pain Management
Center is devoted entirely to the treatment of chronic pain, “both interventional and pain
medicine.” He explained that “[i]nterventional pain medicine requires a specialist trained
for more invasive-type procedures” such as placement of spinal cord stimulators or