Jeff McDonald, JD Related Seminars and Products

McDonald Mackay Porter & Weitz, LLP

Jeff McDonald is a founding partner of the law firm of McDonald, Mackay & Weitz, L.L.P., Austin, Texas.  Licensed in Texas since 1988, Jeff has worked as an attorney in both the public and private sectors. He previously served as an Assistant City Attorney for the City of Austin, and as the Director of Hearings and Compliance for the Texas Medical Board, the Texas Physician Assistant Board, and the Texas Acupuncture Board. He is Board certified in Administrative Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and his current practice focuses primarily on physician licensure defense, health license defense, general administrative law, and professional licensing for health care providers, as well as other services.

Mr. McDonald also serves as the Field Representative for Texas Osteopathic Medical Association’s Impaired Physician Committee. He frequently works with health care professionals who are experiencing chemical dependency or mental health issues.

Mr. McDonald discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Cynthia Penkala, CMM, CMPE, CMSCS, CPOM Related Seminars and Products

American Osteopathic Association (AOA)

Cynthia (Cindy) Penkala, CMM, CMPE, CMSCS, CPOM is the Senior Director of the Physician Services Department at the AOA. In her role she provides and oversees the guidance provided AOA Affiliates, osteopathic physicians and their practices on issues impacting the daily operations of the medical practice. She raises awareness of issues that may impact osteopathic physicians and their practices and administers  the development of member education to assist physicians. With over 40 years working in the health care industry including; 14+ years of medical association experience, 18 + years managing physician practices, owning her own billing and consulting service, and an additional 10 years working in the medical field in general, Cindy uses her versatile skill set to help physicians and their practices be successful. She does this through a continual focus on service offerings, investigation, education, process improvement and a solid background in healthcare services, organizational management, medical billing, and personnel recruiting. Her drive is fueled by her passion to make sure physicians have a choice between becoming employed and remaining independent.

Cynthia (Cindy) Penkala, CMM, CMPE, CMSCS, CPOM has no actual or potential conflict of interest, financial relationship/arrangement or affiliation with any entity producing, marketing, re-selling or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients.

Robert C. Allen, DO, FACEP Related Seminars and Products

UIW-SOM

Dr. Rob Allen is an Assistant Professor in the CASE Department at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine.  He earned his undergraduate degrees at UC Irvine, and his DO at COMP/Western University.  He did his Residency in Emergency Medicine at Wilford Hall USAF Medical Center/Brooke Army Medical Center in San Antonio, Texas.

Dr. Allen served in the US Air Force for 26 years and has practiced medicine on 5 Continents.  He has served on the Board of Directors of the Wilderness Medical Society, and was on the Editorial Board of Wilderness Medicine, the WMS journal, for 10 years.  Dr. Allen’s interests include Wilderness Medicine, Disaster Medicine and Operational/Tactical Medicine. 

Dr. Allen discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Martha Danhof, DO Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Martha Danhof is board certified in Internal Medicine and Hospice Palliative Care Medicine. Following graduation from SMU, she worked as the amino acid analyzer technician in the Department of Microbiology at UTSW and then transitioned to graduate work in the microbiology department working on viral molecular genetics. Her desire to pursue a medical career was finally realized after attending TCOM and graduating from UNTHSC-TCOM. She completed internship and residency at Presbyterian Hospital of Dallas, where she served as Chief resident in her final year of training. Dr. Danhof spent the first four-years post training as a Primary Care Physician in Allen, Texas. She then accepted a position at UNTHSC -TCOM, where she taught in the Internal Medicine department. Following, Dr. Danhof transitioned to hospital medicine, where she worked for the next 15 years. During her time as a hospitalist, she established the Palliative Care program at Baylor All Saints Medical Center in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Danhof has had a passion for palliative care and hospice her entire career and feel there is great misunderstanding as to when and what palliative care can offer.

Dr. Danhof discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Townes Leigh Jr., DO, CAQSM Related Seminars and Products

SHSU-COM

Dr. Townes “Tucker” Leigh, Jr serves as an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine and a team physician for SHSU athletics. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Chemistry from the University of Tennessee at Martin in 2006 and his medical degree from West Virginia School of Osteopathic Medicine in 2010. Dr. Leigh completed a three-year residency at the University of Alabama Family Medicine Residency in Tuscaloosa in 2013 and a fellowship in Primary Care Sports Medicine at Lemak Sports Medicine and Orthopedics in Birmingham in 2014. He is Board Certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine, Family Medicine/Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment by the American Osteopathic Board of Family Physicians, and holds a certificate of added qualification in Sports Medicine. Prior to coming to SHSU, Dr. Leigh served as a team physician for the University of Southern Indiana and Alabama State University as well as providing medical coverage for many local, regional, and national events.

Dr. Leigh has research interests that focus on the education of medical learners, Osteopathic Manipulative Treatment, Primary Care Sports Medicine, the application of musculoskeletal ultrasound, and Quality Improvement in Primary Care Practice. He has previously presented his work nationally at the Society for Teachers of Family Medicine Annual Conference and STFM Medical Student Education Conference, and at the regional level during his time as Director of Osteopathic Education at the Southeastern Family Medicine Residency in NC. He also serves as a peer reviewer for the Journal of Osteopathic Medicine and American Family Physician and question author for Aquifer Family Medicine, which enhances medical student learning through clinical cases during their clerkship.

Dr. Leigh currently resides in The Woodlands with his wife, Sarah, and their son, Townes.

Dr. Leigh discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Jon Porter, JD Related Seminars and Products

McDonald Mackay Porter & Weitz, LLP

Attorney Jon Porter is a partner with the law firm of McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP in Austin, Texas. With an extensive background handling legal, regulatory, and licensure issues, Jon Porter has built a reputation for being an experienced and highly skilled?professional license defense attorneys. Before attending law school, Mr. Porter was a licensed investigator for the?Texas Medical Board?for several years. Since becoming an attorney in 1999, Mr. Porter has worked extensively in both the public and private sectors. He was previously an appellate attorney for a large Houston-based law firm, writing briefs for various courts including the US Supreme Court and the Texas Supreme Court. In the public sector, Mr. Porter was a legislative aide for Texas Representative Senfronia Thompson. Mr. Porter returned to the Texas Medical Board as a prosecuting attorney and later became the Director of Enforcement and Compliance. Mr. Porter joined?McDonald, Mackay, Porter & Weitz, LLP?as a partner in 2003. His current practice focuses primarily on?physician?and?health license defense, general?administrative law, and professional licensing for health care providers. He frequently works with health care professionals who are experiencing chemical or mental impairment, standard of care issues, licensure matters and boundary issues. Mr. Porter is frequently called on for speaking on?topics of medical regulation?and medical-ethical issues. 

Mr. Porter discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Craig Boudreaux, DO Related Seminars and Products

SHSU-COM

Craig Boudreaux, DO is an Assistant Professor of Family Medicine and Medical Director at Sam Houston State University College of Osteopathic Medicine (SHSU-COM). Dr. Boudreaux joined the faculty in 2019 and participates in curriculum development and clinical practice development as Medical Director of SHSU Physicians.  

After receiving his Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine from the University of North Texas Health Science Center - Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 1996, Dr. Boudreaux completed a three year residency in Family Medicine at The University of Texas Medical Branch - Family Medicine Residency in Conroe Texas where he served the indigent patient population of Montgomery County, Texas.   

Subsequent to residency, Dr. Boudreaux joined and became part owner at Village Medical Center, a thriving primary care practice in The Woodlands Texas.  After a successful 20 year career serving a large patient population in The Woodlands, Dr. Boudreaux felt compelled to make an impact on a more regional level and to return to his roots as an osteopathic physician from East Texas.  In that vein, he sought to provide a supportive role in the effort to build SHSU-COM whose mission is to provide support for the medically underserved areas of East Texas.  

Dr. Boudreaux is board certified in Family Medicine by the American Board of Family Medicine.   

Dr. Boudreaux discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Malinda Hansen, DO Related Seminars and Products

UNTHSC-TCOM

Dr. Hansen is a triple board-certified physician in family medicine, sports medicine, and Osteopathic neuromusculoskeletal medicine.  Currently, Dr. Hansen practices at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and has some teaching responsibilities with the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine.  Prior to medicine, Dr. Hansen spent almost 15 years training athletes of all ages, genders, and competitive levels.  She has an enthusiastic curiosity both in and out of the clinic.  In her free time, Dr. Hansen enjoys exploring this globe both locally and internationally.

Dr. Hansen discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

David Lindley, DO Related Seminars and Products

Dozier Pain Management

David Lindley, DO, earned his undergraduate degrees at Florida State University and Florida Atlantic University. He then completed his osteopathic medical training at Nova Southeastern University and his anesthesiology residency and pain management fellowship at the University of Miami.

Dr. Lindley served as director at pain management clinics in Nebraska and Wisconsin and served as director of the Pain Management Fellowship program at the University of Miami. He entered private practice in Texas in 2015.

He is experienced in the evaluation and non-addictive management of chronic pain syndromes including those of the head, neck, back, and extremities. Dr. Lindley treats spine pain as well as joint and soft tissue pain with procedures such as radiofrequency lesioning of the nerves to major joints and tenotomy or bursectomy procedures. Additionally, Dr. Lindley has significant experience and a strong interest in kyphoplasties for compression fractures and intrathecal pump therapy for refractive pain.

Dr. Lindley’s board certifications include anesthesia and pain management, as well as a specialty certification in pain management, from the American Board of Anesthesiologists. He has been an invited speaker at conferences both in the US and in Europe.

Dr. Lindley discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Dante Paredes, DO Related Seminars and Products

UNTHSC-TCOM

Dr. Dante Paredes is an Assistant Professor in the Department of Family Medicine and Department of Osteopathic Medicine at the University of North Texas Health Science Center. He works in the HSC Health Central Family Medicine Clinic with a clinical focus on reversing diabetes, obesity, and generalized anxiety disorder. In addition, he teaches clinical nutrition for the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Family Medicine Core Clerkship. He is core faculty for the Medical City of Fort Worth Family Medicine and Osteopathic Neuromuscular Medicine residencies.

Dr. Paredes discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Shahid Aziz, DO Related Seminars and Products

PPG Healthcare

Dr. Shahid Aziz graduated from the University of North Texas Health Science Center and completed his internship and residency at the Osteopathic Medical Center of Texas in Fort Worth. His gastroenterology fellowship was completed at Botsford General Hospital in Farmington Hills, MI. He has completed additional fellowship training for Advanced Endoscopy (ERCP) at Duke University, Esophageal Motility at Thomas Jefferson Medical Center, Liver Transplant at Baylor University Medical Center, and G.I. at University of Michigan Medical Center. 

Board-certified in gastroenterology and hepatology, Dr. Aziz has extensive experience treating all types of liver disease. He is committed to continuing medical education and training. In addition to attending annual post-graduate hepatology courses, he gives lectures throughout the year. 

As Adjunct Clinical Assistant Professor at the University of North Texas Health Science Center, he holds a weekly liver club with residents and fellows. Dr. Aziz is a member of AASLD, American College of Gastroenterology, Texas Medical Association, and American College of Osteopathic Internists. 

In his spare time, Dr. Aziz enjoys music, opera, playing guitar, running, and long bike rides. With 25 years of experience caring for patients with GI and liver disorders, he offers empowering messages of the potential to manage chronic conditions, improve quality of life, and successfully treat GI disease. His personal philosophy about life is “Exercise, Eat less, live long.”

Dr. Aziz discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Helene Alphonso, DO Related Seminars and Products

JPS

Helene Alphonso, DO, is a Fellow of the American Psychiatric Association and board certified by the American Board Neurology and Psychiatry and the American Board of Preventive Medicine in Addiction. She graduated with honors in Neuroscience as an undergraduate at UT Dallas and attended Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine. Dr. Alphonso practices as an Attending Psychiatrist at John Peter Smith Hospital (JPS) in Fort Worth Texas for their Psychiatric Residency program and as a consultant to the Neuroscience Institute at the University of North Texas Health Science Center.  She is an Assistant Professor for the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, and Texas Christian University Medical School.

She has previously served as the Director of Medical Education for Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine Residencies, Director of Osteopathic Medical Education at JPS, and Osteopathic Program Director of Psychiatry at JPS.

Dr. Alphonso discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Kristin Lutek, Pharm.D, BCACP, CDCES Related Seminars and Products

Southwestern Health Resources

Kristin Lutek, Pharm.D. is a pharmacist currently working in Dallas, TX. She attended The University of Texas College of Pharmacy and graduated with a Pharm.D. degree in 2013. After graduating pharmacy school, she completed a Post Graduate Year One (PGY1) community pharmacy residency program with Scott & White Hospital in Temple, Texas.

As a leader and expert in the field, Dr. Lutek is passionate about enhancing patient quality of life. She strives to uphold the values of communication, safety, and trust when dealing directly with patients and has an unwavering commitment to changing the lives of her patients for the better.

Dr. Lutek discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

April Wiechmann, PhD Related Seminars and Products

UNTHSC-TCOM

Dr. April Wiechmann serves as the Medical Director for Integrated Behavioral Health at UNTHSC as well as the Clinical Medical Director for Geri-Psych. Her background as a psychologist and fellowship training in Neuropsychology allows her to work in interdisciplinary teams with geriatric physicians, neurologist, psychiatrists, social work, and pharmacists.

Her synergistic approach care has been leveraged by her faculty peers and university leadership. She currently serves as the Past President of the Faculty Senate, Promotion and Tenure Committee, presidential search committee, and UNT system mental health task force. She also serves as an advisor to over 100 osteopathic medical students, teaches medical students in years 1 and 2 and supervises medical students in year 4 along psychiatry residents.

Dr. Wiechmann discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Edward Zabawski, Jr., DO, FAAD Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Zabawski graduated with a degree in pharmacy from Duquense University in Pittsburgh, PA. He attended medical school at Ohio University, where after early graduation he completed a medical internship at Doctors Hospital in Massillon, Ohio, and a dermatology residency at Dallas-Ft Worth Medical Center. He is board certified in dermatology and pharmacy, completed fire school in Cleveland in 1990, has published numerous papers, scientific posters and book chapters, and received numerous awards for his academic work.

Dr. Zabawski discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Theresa Murphy, LCSW Related Seminars and Products

Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program

Theresa Murphy is an avid mental health advocate and currently holds the position of Director of Behavioral Health at Methodist Family Medicine Residency Program. Ms. Murphy is a licensed practicing therapist and her areas of expertise include community mental health, trauma informed care, integrative behavioral health and provider psychological well-being. Ms. Murphy enjoys spending time with her family, cooking, yoga and being in nature on her time off.

Ms. Murphy discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Sarah Ross, DO Related Seminars and Products

UNTHSC-TCOM

Dr. Ross is employed at the University of North Texas Health Science Center and is an Assistant Profession in the Center for Geriatrics. She graduated from the University of North Texas Health Science Center, Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in 2007. Dr. Ross continued her training at John Peter Smith Hospital in Family Medicine and Geriatrics and is board certified in both.  She sees patients in long-term care settings, ambulatory care, and house calls. Dr. Ross has lectured on a variety of gerontological issues and is interested in Alzheimer’s Disease, advance care planning, transitions of care, and fall prevention.

Dr. Ross discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Carolyn Quist, DO Related Seminars and Products

UNTHSC-TCOM

Dr. Quist earned both her medical degree at the Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine, Fort Worth, Texas, and completed her residency at Fort Worth Osteopathic Medical Center. She is board certified in Obstetrics and Gynecology. Dr. Quist is a member of the American Osteopathic Association, Texas Osteopathic Medical Association, Texas Medical Association, American College of Osteopathic Obstetricians and Gynecologists as well as the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists. She serves as the Chair of the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetricians and Gynecologists located in Illinois, Chicago.

Dr. Quist is certified by the American Osteopathic Board of Obstetrics and Gynecology and has over 25 years of experience. She has been the physician of choice for thousands of Tarrant County women. She is proud to offer comprehensive female health services including annual exams, contraception counseling, hormone therapy, and menopause management.

Dr. Quist is a leader in minimally invasive surgical procedures. Dr. Quist uses the DaVinci Robot for minimally invasive outpatient surgeries like hysterectomies, fibroid removal, endometriosis management, and pelvic prolapse issues. Dr. Quist treats chronic pelvic pain and interstitial cystitis, vulvodynia and abnormal pap smears. She also offers cosmetic gynecological procedures like labioplasty.

Dr. Quist discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Carolyn Moyers, DO, FACOG Related Seminars and Products

Sky Women's Health

Carolyn Moyers, DO, FACOG, is a board-certified OB/GYN serving patients at Sky Women's Health in Fort Worth, Texas. Dr. Moyers has over a decade of medical experience and a passion for providing women with the best care available. She opened Sky Women's Health to give women direct access to their providers in a calming and unhurried environment.  Dr. Moyers received her medical degree from the University of North Texas Health Science Center-Texas College of Osteopathic Medicine in Fort Worth, Texas. She completed her residency in obstetrics and gynecology at Texas Tech University Health Sciences Center.  Dr. Moyers also obtained her pre-doctoral fellowship in neuromusculoskeletal medicine, also known as osteopathic manipulative treatment (OMT), from the University of North Texas Health Science Center.  As an osteopath, Dr. Moyers brings a unique perspective to patient care with her vast scope of knowledge from a career in private practice and working as an OB hospitalist.  Dr. Moyers is a native Texan, wife, and mom to four boys, who is passionate about women’s health, motherhood, and family. She understands the chaos, the joy, and the life balance women chase and wants to help them along the way.

Dr. Moyers discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Rohini Mehta, MD Related Seminars and Products

UIW-SOM

Rohini Mehta, MD is a board-certified Psychiatrist and Assistant Professor of Psychiatry in the Clinical and Applied Science Education department at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio, TX. She is originally from Northern Virginia and received her B.Sc. in Pharmacology from McGill University and her medical degree from the Virginia Tech Carilion School of Medicine. Dr. Mehta went on to complete her residency training in psychiatry from MedStar Georgetown University Hospital where she served as Chief Resident in her final year. Dr. Mehta has a passion for medical education and has additionally served as a clinician educator for the Medical College of Georgia at Augusta University. Her clinical interests include managing mood and anxiety disorders, especially in patients with comorbid chronic pain, and Dr. Mehta emphasizes the mind-body-spirit connection with her patients.

Dr. Mehta discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

John J. LoCurto III, JD Related Seminars and Products

UIW-SOM

John J. LoCurto is the inaugural Assistant Professor of Medical Jurisprudence & Health Policy at the University of the Incarnate Word School of Osteopathic Medicine in San Antonio, Texas. He teaches across the four-year medical school curriculum and in the school’s graduate medical education, Master of Public Health, and Master of Biomedical Sciences programs.  John is also an Adjunct Professor at St. Mary’s University School of Law. Prior to academics, John practiced law for 20 years, most of those with the United States Department of Justice. For several years, he ran the Justice Department's civil health care fraud and drug diversion programs in the Western District of Texas.

Mr. LoCurto discloses that he has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.

Beatrix Bansal, MD Related Seminars and Products

Dr. Bansal graduated from The University of Hawaii John A Burns School of Medicine in Honolulu, Hawaii. She did her pediatric residency at UT Southwestern Medical School in Dallas, Texas. After this, she remained in Dallas to do her Pediatric Emergency Medicine fellowship at UT Southwestern Medical School. She is an assistant professor at UT Southwestern Medical Center and works in the emergency departments at Children’s Medical Center at Dallas and Plano. 

Dr. Bansal discloses that she has no relevant financial relationships with any organization producing, marketing, reselling, or distributing health care goods or services consumed by, or used on, patients relative to the content of this presentation.