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MEDICAL LICENSES

Medical Board of California
DEA
Fluorscopy X-ray Supervisor and Operator California Dept. of Health Services

CERTIFICATIONS

Diplomate, Board of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
(7/1/2006-12/31/2016)
Fellow, American Academy of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
(11/10/2006)
ECFMG
Qualified Medical Examiner
ACLS

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

American Medical Association
Association of Academic Physiatrists
American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Physiatric Association of Spine, Sports and Occupational Rehabilitation
American Association of Neuromuscluar and Electrodiagnostic Medicine
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American Pain Society
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society
American Society of Interventional Pain Physicians
American College of Sports Medicine
Philippine Medical Society of Northern California

CLINICAL MEDICINE

May 2007-Present
Private Practice
John D. Warbritton III MD.
Oakland, California

Sept. 2006-May 2007
Fellowship in Interventional Pain Management
Christopher Chen MD, Inc.
Pleasanton, California

Dec. 2005-Aug. 2006
Staff, Queen of the Valley Hospital
Napa, California
Dept. of Medicine and General Medical Staff committees; outpatient EMG /NCS

Sept. 2005-Aug. 2006
Fellowship in Electrodiagnosis,Musculoskeletal
Ultrasound, and Sports Medicine, and Pain
Marko Bodor, MD, Inc.
Napa, California

July 2002-June 2005
Residency in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
East Carolina University/Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Greenville, North Carolina

July 2001-June 2002
Internship, Transitional
East Carolina University/Pitt County Memorial Hospital
Greenville, North Carolina

OTHER CLINICAL EXPERIENCE

Sept. 1992-Aug. 1993
Cardiopulmonary Rehabilitation/Exercise Testing
Technologist Intern
Department of Physical Education
Human Performance Laboratory
University of California, Davis
Davis, California.

MEDICAL EDUCATION

June 1995-April 1998
University of the East Ramon Magsaysay Memorial             Medical Center
Quezon City, Philippines
M.D.
Vice President Student Council 1995-1998

June 1994-April 1995
Iloilo Doctors’ College
Iloilo City, Philippines

ACADEMIC AWARDS

2005    Pfizer Pain Management Scholarship Award. Awarded annually for scholarly activity in the field of Pain Management.

2005    American Pain Society Essentials of Pain Management: Principles and Practice Scholarship Recipient.

2005    Submitted essay on Pain Management was one of the 25 selected essays amongst Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Residents and Fellows across the country.  Essay Acceptance allowed attendance to the Essentials of Pain Management: Principles and Practice Program and the Annual American Pain Society Scientific Meeting in Boston Massachusetts (March 29-April 2, 2005)

OTHER ACADEMIC ACTIVITIES

Involved in monthly multidisciplinary conference consisting of lectures and open discussion of current topics and research in the field of Sports Medicine with fellow physiatrists, orthopedic surgeons, family practitioners, podiatrists, physical therapists, athletic trainers, and other allied health professionals affiliated with East Carolina University Division 1 Athletics.

Sports Medicine Symposium of East Carolina University Brody School of Medicine.

UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION

Sept. 1987-June 1993
University of California, Davis
Davis, California
B.S. Physical Education/Biomechanics

PERTINENT CONTINUING MEDICAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Dec.1-3, 2006
ASIPP Comprehensive Interventional Spine
Didactic Review Course and Cadaver Course
Multidiscipline  interventional spine didactic review and
Hands-on cadaver course

Oct. 14-15, 2006
ISIS Clinical Anatomy and Imaging of the Spine
Interventional Radiologist lectured course regarding anatomy  and imaging of the spine intended for interventional pain Physicians

Dec. 1-4, 2005
Advanced Team Physician Course
Identified areas of concern or controversy in the management of athletes in a team sports setting.
ACSM, AMSSM, AOSSM
San Diego, California

Nov. 6-8, 2005            15th Annual Conference on Musculoskeletal Ultrasound
Hands-on training by international faculty of radiologists and orthopedic surgeons in musculoskeletal ultrasound techniques
Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Society
Orlando, Florida

RESEARCH PUBLICATIONS/PRESENTATIONS

Nov. 9-12,2006: “Ultrasound’Guided A1 Pulley Injection For Trigger Finger”, Albert V. Retodo, M.D.; Marko Bodor, M.D., 2006 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation,  Annual Assembly.  Honolulu, Hawaii.

Nov. 9-12, 2006 “An Unusual Case of Medial Hand Paresthesia  Attributable to Benign Axillary Tumor Diagnosed with the Aid of High  Frequency Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Used as an AdjunctTo Standard EMG and Nerve Conduction Studies: A Case Report.”, Albert V. Retodo, M.D.; Marko Bodor M.D., 2006 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Annual Assembly, Honolulu, Hawaii

Feb. 22-26, 2005 “Diffuse Motor Neuronopathy: An Unusual Presentation InQuadriparesis Due To Cervical Herniated Nucleus Pulposis.”, Albert V. Retodo, M.D.; Paul Thananopavarn, M.D.; Raymund Millan, M.D.; James Wells, M.D.; 2005 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations and American Journal  of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.  Tucson, Arizona.

Feb. 22-26, 2005 “Case Report: Electrodiagnosis Of Critical Illness Associated Polyneuropathy And Myopathy In A Polytrauma Patient: Pitfalls And Complications In The Diagnosis Of These Coexisting Entities.” Scott S. Morioka, M.D.; Albert V. Retodo, M.D.; Hemal V. Mehta, M.D.; James D. Wells, M.D.; 2005 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations and American Journal  of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.  Tucson, Arizona.

Feb. 22-26, 2005 “Ulnar Neuropathy At The Elbow In A Third Baseman With Medial Elbow Instability Diagnosed By Short Segment Incremental Study (SSIS) Technique: A Case Report.” Clinton Faulk, M.D.; Kathia Baucage, M.D.; Albert V. Retodo, M.D.; James D. Wells, M.D.; 2005 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations and American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.  Tucson, Arizona.

Oct. 6-9, 2004 “Brachial Plexopathy Secondary to Multiple Shoulder GirdleTraumas Associated With Hemorrhage and Traction Injury:  An EMG Case Report With MRI Correlation.” Clint Faulk, M.D.; James Wells, M.D.; Albert V. Retodo, M.D.; 2004 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly.  Phoenix, Arizona.

Oct. 6-9, 2004 “Severe Extensive Heterotopic Ossification Associated with Inferior Vena Cava Filter Calcification and Myositis Ossificans.A Case Report.” Edward A. Balbas, M.D.; James Wells, M.D.; Daniel P. Moore, M.D.; Albert V. Retodo, M.D.; 2004 American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Annual Assembly.  Phoenix, Arizona.

Feb. 24-29, 2004 “A Case Report of Anoxic Brain Injury Secondary to Aspiration Pneumonia Associated With Reflux of Colyte Solution Before Esophagogastroduodenoscopy/Colonoscopy.” Albert V. Retodo, M.D.; Edward  A. Balbas, M.D.; Daniel P.Moore, M.D.; 2004 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual Meeting Scientific Presentations and American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation. Albuquerque, New Mexico.

Feb. 24-29, 2004 “Rehabilitation of the Blind Amputee: A Challenging Experience.”  Edward A. Balbas, M.D.; Albert V. Retodo, M.D.;  Paul Sugg, CPO-FAAOP; Daniel P. Moore, M.D.; 2004 Association of Academic Physiatrists Annual  Meeting Scientific Presentations and American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation.  Albuquerque, New Mexico.

OTHER RESEARCH EXPERIENCE

April 1998-October 1998        Clinical Research Coordinator
Principal Investigator: Jerome Goldstein, MD.
San Francisco Alzheimer’s and Headache Clinic.
Responsibilities included recruiting and screening subjects for experimental trials of migraine headache, low back pain, stroke, and Alzheimer’s medications. Monitoring participating subjects in ongoing experimental trials.

VOLUNTEER WORK

March 19-20, 2005      Volunteer Physician
2005 Special Olympics North Carolina Basketball Tournament
Greenville, NC

February 15, 2005       Volunteer Physician
Pre-participation Examinations for Special Olympic Athletes
Greenville, NC

March 19-21, 2004      Volunteer Physician
2004 Special Olympics North Carolina Basketball Tournament
Greenville, NC