| MY QUALIFICATIONS |
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| I began my professional career as a board-certified family practitioner in 1985. I was in solo practice for 9 years. My scope of practice was from newborns to nursing homes. I made house calls and attended patients in the hospital, including ICU and Pediatric ICU. I cared for entire families and their relatives. I was the vice-president of a group practice for three years. I was the associate medical director of a wellness center for 2 years. This center utilized weight loss, exercise, acupuncture, massage, nutritional counseling, and Chinese medicine. I have been involved in medical research for 5 years. In that time I have been the principal investigator in over 50 clinical trials. |
| I have given patients care and advice for over 20 years. I am qualified to offer objective advice on diet, nutrition, exercise, nutritional supplements, and disease prevention. Below is a copy of my current Curriculum Vitae for your inspection. |
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| CURRICULUM VITAE |
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| NAME : Nicholas J. Messina III, M.D |
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| FOREIGN LANGUAGES SPOKEN : Spanish |
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| LICENSURE : State of Arizona |
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| CERTIFICATIONS : |
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| 1985 |
Initial Certification: Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice |
| 1994 |
Re-Certification: Diplomate, American Board of Family Practice |
| 2003 |
Board Eligible: American Board of Family Practice |
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| POSITIONS : |
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| 2000 - Present: Medical Director: VMR, Incorporated. Mesa, Arizona |
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| Research Experience : |
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| Hypertension |
Principal Investigator for 10 clinical trials
Sub-Investigator for 2 clinical trials |
| Type 2 Diabetes |
Principal Investigator for 20 clinical trials
Sub-Investigator for 1 clinical trial |
| Chronic Pain |
Principal Investigator for 2 clinical trials |
| Osteoarthritis |
Principal Investigator for 13 clinical trials |
| Irritable Bowel Syndrome |
Sub-Investigator for 1 clinical trial |
| Dry Eye Syndrome |
Sub-Investigator for 2 clinical studies |
| Diabetes Prevention |
Principal Investigator for 1 clinical study |
| Depression/Global Anxiety Disorder |
Principal Investigator for 2 clinical studies |
| Insomnia |
Principal Investigator for 3 clinical studies |
| Hypercholesterolemia |
Principal Investigator for 1 clinical study
Sub-Investigator for 2 clinical studies |
| Migraine |
Principal Investigator for 1 clinical study |
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| 1998 - 1999 |
Associate Medical Director, Health Extenders, Norwalk, CT |
| 1998- 1998 |
Staff Physician, Immediate Medical Care of Monroe, Monroe, CT |
| 1995 - 1997 |
Vice President, Staff Physician: Stamford Family Practice, Stamford, CT |
| 1985 - 1995 |
Solo Practitioner, Family Practice, Stamford, CT |
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| UNIVERSITY EDUCATION AND TRAINING |
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| 1984 -1985 : Chief Resident |
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Family Practice Residency Program
St. Joseph Hospital
Stamford, Connecticut |
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| 1982-1985 : Resident |
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Family Practice Residency Program
St. Joseph Hospital
Stamford, Connecticut |
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| 1981-1982 : International |
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New York Medical College, Fifth Pathway Internship
St. Joseph Hospital
Stamford, Connecticut |
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| 1980 : Medical Doctor |
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Universidad Autonoma de Guadalajara
Guadalajara, Mexico |
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| 1976 : Bachelor of Science-Biology |
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Fairfield University
Fairfield, Connecticut |
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| PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATIONS |
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| 1999 - Present |
the Arizona State Medical Society |
| 2001 - Present |
Drug Information Association |
| 1997 - 2001 |
the American Society of Bariatric Physicians |
| 1998 - 2002 |
the American Society of Addiction Medicine |
| 1985 - 2001 |
the American Academy of Family Physicians |
| 1985 - 1999 |
the Connecticut State Medical Society |
| 1985-1999 |
the Fairfield County Medical Society |
| 1985-1998 |
the Stamford Medical Society |
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| HOSPITAL APPOINTMENTS |
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| 1985 - 1997 |
Senior Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice: St. Joseph Medical Center, Stamford, CT. |
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| 1985 - 1997 |
Senior Attending Physician, Department of Family Practice: The Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT |
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| 1985-1997 |
Clinical Teaching Attending Physician: St. Joseph Medical Center Family Practice Residency Program, Stamford, CT |
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| 1994-1997 |
Deputy Director, Department of Family Practice: St. Joseph Medical Center, Stamford, CT. |
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| 1994-1997 |
Chairman, Utilization Review Committee: St. Joseph Medical Center, Stamford, CT |
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| 1994-1997 |
Member, Credentials Committee: The Stamford Hospital, Stamford, CT |
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| PUBLICATIONS |
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| Messina, III, M.D.N.J.: Efficacy of Cytology In the Diagnosis of Lung Cancer Conn. Med: 10-11, 1985 |
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| ARTICLES |
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| Nicholas J. Messina III, M.D.: "A Doctor's Perspective", EAST VALLEY HEALTH NEWS Aug./Sept. 2001 |
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| Nicholas J. Messina III, M.D.: " Dealing with Diabetes: Recognition and Treatment", EAST VALLEY HEALTH NEWS Oct.15/Dec.15 2001 |
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| Nicholas J. Messina III, M.D.: "Understanding Depression", EAST VALLEY HEALTH NEWS DEC.15/Feb.15 2002 |
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| Nicholas J. Messina III, M.D.: "Experimentation in Medicine", EAST VALLEY HEALTH NEWS Feb.15/April 15 2003 |
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| Nicholas J Messina III, M.D.: "Depression Can Hurt", EAST VALLEY HEALTH NEWS April 15/June 15 2003 |
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| Nicholas J. Messina III, M.D.: " Type 2 Diabetes: A Growing Epidemic", EAST VALLEY HEALTH NEWS June 15/ August 15 2003 |
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