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| Subject | Date Asked | Expert |
| mri reports | 7/19/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I apologize in advance, this is probably not your specific area, but you may have an answer. i have ... A: I would recommend you ask this of another AllExperts.com member- perhaps our radiologist colleagues ... | ||
| Multiple Lumps (very painful) | 7/18/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: On any given day, there are at least 10 lumps/knots in my lower back, along my spine and the top of ... A: Leslie, Fatty tumors or lipomas are fleshy, thick, football-shaped lumps that sit under the skin. ... | ||
| Rotated Pelvis | 7/18/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I had a 2nd microdiscectomy (L4/L5) on May 11, 2009. The surgeries are 7 years apart. Approximately ... A: David, While I don't have all your health information and am lacking some data, it sounds to me ... | ||
| Lower Back Pain and Depo | 7/18/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
| Q: I am a 40 year old woman that all of sudden started having lower back pain and pain on my sides and ... A: Alicia, Any question regarding potential side effects of drugs should be directed to the medical ... | ||
| Cervical herniated disc c5-c6-vision problems | 7/17/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I have a cervical herniated disc at c5-c6 with some cord flattening. I have seen neurosurgeons who ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. I am glad that you are giving conservative treatment- such as ... | ||
| advice surgery needed or not treatment | 7/17/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: slip disc L3-4 shows dehydration with diffuse disc bulge 1-2 mms L5 S1 shows dehydration with ... A: I am sorry to hear of your condition. Is surgery needed? I have no idea. Decisions on surgery are ... | ||
| Hamstring issues | 7/16/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| Q: I injured my hamstring about 2 and a half months ago and being so familiar with sports injuries I ... A: I would suggest a chiropractor, one that utilizes soft tissue techniques, for the following reasons: ... | ||
| Not filing insurance claims | 7/16/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: So I went to the Chiropractor today to get my back adjusted cause it was hurting. I told him I had ... A: There is no proof that maintenance works to maintain anything. Sorry. Some patients feel that it ... | ||
| slip&fall-neck, should, lower back | 7/16/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: On 1/3/07 I slipped on a wet, ceramic tile floor and was unconscious (no floor signage). Had CAT of ... A: slip and fall, injury, trauma, unconscious, CT scan, Staten Island Slip and Fall, MRI Bone spur, ... | ||
| Not filing insurance claims | 7/16/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: So I went to the Chiropractor today to get my back adjusted cause it was hurting. I told him I had ... A: Lisa, Sadly, your chiropractor is correct in that some plans have it written in their contract that ... | ||
| neuropraxia | 7/15/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| Q: I am a surfski paddler and am currently suffering from a neuropraxia of the long thoracic nerve. I ... A: I would suggest having your chiro. use electrical stimulation on the long thoracic nerve. EMS can ... | ||
| deep massage and chiropractic | 7/15/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: Dolan, I had a disc herniation at C6 and 7 in January. My neck muscles haven't been the same. I ... A: disc herniation, massage, chiropractic, radiculopathy, staten island disc herniation, pinched nerve, ... | ||
| numbness/tingling in extremities | 7/14/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am a 32 year old female. I began experiencing numbness/tingling in my arms/hands/legs/feet about ... A: Pinched nerve, staten island pinched nerve, cervical-brachial radiculitis, vertebral subluxation, ... | ||
| muscle spasms and now variose like viens | 7/14/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: for over a year I have suffered from and been treated with corisone shots for muscle spasms in my ... A: muscle spasms, cortisone shots, varicose veins, Hello Lin, I am sorry to hear of your ... | ||
| Right costal cartilage | 7/12/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: This is much more of a Thoracic Surgeons question, or perhaps an orthopedic question. That said, I ... | ||
| Right costal cartilage | 7/12/2009 | Dr. Man Tran, Ph.D., D.C., L.Ac. |
| Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: I won't be able to advise on the injection or medications. However, I would suggest for you to ... | ||
| Right costal cartilage | 7/12/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
| Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: Babar, I can't comment specifically on your case, because I don't have the benefit of having all ... | ||
| Right costal cartilage | 7/12/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: so I couldn’t almost breathe. One morning when I woke up I knew I had pain so refrained from even ... A: Babar, The rib cartilage asymmetry likely has nothing to do with your pain. The fact that a hot ... | ||
| ABR | 7/12/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: Have you encountered ABR? (http://www.blyum.com/) Have you treated any patients with CerebralPalsy? A: http://www.blyum.com/ "ABR is the method of structural correction of musculoskeletal deformities. ... | ||
| Ongoing pain....NO resolution | 7/12/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| Q: I'm wondering if I have to drop dead for some doctors to take my medical concerns seriously. I ... A: Firstly, I understand your frustration...some doctors do not :listen". What may have happened and ... | ||
| low back pain | 7/10/2009 | J.R. Strecker, B.S., D.C. |
| Q: I was told I need a total knee replacement. I have low back pain that was diagnosed at lumbago. I ... A: Disclaimer: please do not take any of my advice without at least consulting with your doctor(s) ... | ||
| Neck, shoulder problem | 7/10/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: Gillman, Im a 20 year old extremely fit and otherwise healthy male. I recently began having ... A: Micheal, The region that you feel symptoms can also come from irriation of deep cervical spine ... | ||
| Numbness from exercising | 7/9/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| Q: I seem to be more sensitive in regards to nerves than usual. I can't do pullovers lying on a bench ... A: Before you see a specialist, who may run tests and ultimately surgery, I would suggest a ... | ||
| nerve damage to the elbow | 7/9/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| Q: i got in a car accident on june 23 i felt numbines in my pinky ring and my ring finger and pin and ... A: If you were the driver, the act of of gripping the steering wheel during the accident could have ... | ||
| tendon injury? | 7/9/2009 | Dr. Brendon J. O`Brien, D.C. |
| Q: I think I tore a tendon in my shoulder, which seems related to the anterior deltoid. I cannnot ... A: You may need a MRI of the shoulder to make sure you did not completely tear the tendon, this will ... | ||
| numbness/tingling in extremities | 7/9/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am a 32 year old female. I began experiencing numbness/tingling in my arms/hands/legs/feet about ... A: pinched nerve in neck, pinched nerve in back, Staten Island Pinched Nerve, Hello Vanessa, I ... | ||
| MRI | 7/9/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: First of all let me thank you for reading my question. I was in a car accident in NOV08(rear ended) ... A: What you have is not uncommon following whiplash injuries, regardless of disc or MRI findings. It ... | ||
| Hip injury from accident in Iraq | 7/9/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I served in the United States Marine Corps in Iraq from 2004-2005 as a machine-gunner on convoy ... A: hip injury, back pain, persistent pain, negative findings Hello Michael, First, I am sorry ... | ||
| chest pain | 7/9/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: it began about 7 months ago I first got it in the middle of my chest and then I pulled something in ... A: Kevin, You could have sprain/strained a rib joint and it has not healed properly. You must find a ... | ||
| Rib head is out | 7/8/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I am a paramedic and while lifting a heavy patient (290 lbs) from a bed to a floor, I twisted my ... A: Sophia, It is possible that you have a disc herniation. Doc's and PT's are often fooled into ... | ||
| Shoulder pain and numbness | 7/7/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| Q: For 2 weeks now I have been getting sudden pains in my left shoulder that feels like someone has ... A: I would firstly check with your family doctor and make sure there are no heart issues. As long as ... | ||
| Winging Scapula | 7/7/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: My situation started when I tore my right upper bicep tendon at work when I was torqing a bolt on a ... A: I am sorry to hear of your complicated and deteriorating condition. First of all, I would refer ... | ||
| Herniated discs in neck, lightheadedness | 7/7/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I have 2 cervical herniated discs at c4-c5 and c5-c6 with cord compression. I have been ... A: 'Sorry you're having such difficulties with your doctors. I would recommend you email me off-list ... | ||
| Spine Question | 7/6/2009 | Dr. Paul Newhart |
| Q: Newhart, I wanted to seek your opinion on something. I'm 25, in shape, active, all that good stuff. ... A: Firstly, I am sorry your experience with chiropractic was not optimal. It sounds as if there is ... | ||
| Spine-Issue? | 7/6/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: Gillman, I wanted to seek your opinion on something. I'm 25, in shape, active, all that good stuff. ... A: It sounds like your first chiropractor was correct in that you may have done something to the disc. ... | ||
| knee problem | 7/6/2009 | Dr. J. Shawn Leatherman |
| Q: The pain was to the side just below the knee cap. i cant run on my knee as it is to week. Other ... A: It would be premature to suggest any exercises for you at this point. The knee needs to be examined ... | ||
| lumbar lordosis | 7/6/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: few months back i got mri done because i am having pain in my left leg.mri indicated of infection ... A: Low Back Pain, Lumbar Pain, Lumbalgia, Lumbar Osteophyte, Lumbar Bone Spur, Lumbar VSC, Lumbar ... | ||
| Meaning of D.C. | 7/4/2009 | Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: What does D.C. mean? Doctorate of Chiropractic (LIKE A PhD?) or is the holder a Medical Doctor? A: D.C. , Doctorate of Chiropractic , Staten Island Chiropractor , Staten Island Doctor of Chiropractic ... | ||
| Neck noise | 7/2/2009 | Scott F. Gillman, DC, DACBSP |
| Q: I have Arnold Chiari malformaation with 5mm. Also, upon a recent neck xray said: No comparison. All ... A: Linda, Neck joints will make noise if they are irritated, degenerated, or in any state of ... | ||
| left arm pain | 7/2/2009 | Gerald Anzalone, D.C. |
| Q: my left arm has been going numb for about two yrs now. the left arm goes numb from time to time and ... A: Charra, I can't give you a diagnosis over the Internet, but as general information, symptoms ... | ||
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Victor Dolan, DC, DACBSP
Top Expert on this page
Expertise
Health, fitness, exercise, nutrition, chiropractic, manipulation under anesthesia, sciatica, headache, neck pain, back pain, herniated disc, NY workers compensation injury, NY auto accident claims, Vertebral Subluxation Complex, muscle spasm; these are all along the issues, conditions, area's that I would feel qualified to comment upon. Received recognition in "PREVENTION" magazine, First Chief of Chiropractic in a NYS Hospital (1997) with citations and proclamations from the NYS Governor, NYS Senate, NYS assembly, NYC Council.
Experience
Palmer College Graduate 1983, Twenty -five years in practice at the same location in my hometown of Staten Island, NY. Working with neuro-musculo-skeletal complaints for 25 years. Techniques primarily utilized: Chiropractic via Palmer Package, diversified, thompson, SOT, Activator, Manipulation Under Anesthesia; Nutrition.
Organizations
Pi Kappa Chi Chiropractic Professional Fraternity- pledge president 1980, student chapter Vice President 1981, PCC PKX student President 1982, Pi Kappa Chi Alumni Association President 1985- 1996, PKX alumni Brother of the Year 1984, 1985, 1986 ; Knights of Columbus, Masons, Ancient Order of Hibernians
Publications
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
Education/Credentials
Bachelor of Science (cum laude) Wagner College 1979
Doctorate of Chiropractic (cum laude) Palmer Chiropractic 1983
Licensed Doctor of Chiropractic, New Jersey (38MC00634000) & New York (X3567)
Diplomat, National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician - A.C.A./New York Chiropractic College (1986)
Diplomat, American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians (1996)
Diplomat, American Academy of Pain Management (1998)
Certified Personal Fitness Trainer
Certified Emergency Medical Technician - New York State and National Registry
Certified Manipulation Under Anesthesia (1998)
Certified Clinical Nutritionist - International & American Assoc. of Clinical Nutrition (1999)
Awards and Honors
Prevention Magazine/ Alliance for Chiropractic Progress - (one of six nationally) –
Award for Chiropractic Excellence 1998
First Chief of Chiropractic in a Hospital in New York State 1997
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Viewers Choice
Award for Most Popular Series (1996, 1997, and 1998)
Volunteer Heart Resuscition Unit - Commendation for Meritorious Service (1994)
SICTV NOVA (Notable, Outstanding Video Achievement Award) - Best Health Series
(1994)
Staten Island Richmond Lions - Melvin Jones Fellowship Award (1993)
Pi Kappa Chi - Alumni Fraternity Brother of the Year (1987 and 1988)
Selected to make Oral Presentation, American Public Health Association (2003)
American Chiropractic Board of Sport Physicians Symposium presentation - Adolescent
Athletic Injury, Prevention and Rehabilitation (2004)
Past/Present Clients
Doctors Hospital of Staten Island; Chief of Chiropractic (1997-2001);
1050 Targee Street, S.I.,N.Y. 10304
Curtis High School Football (1988 to present) Current NYC PSAL Football CHAMPION 2007
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