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Meet The Physicians of Urgent Chiropractic in Phoenix, AZ
Michael Giacoppo DC, MUAC
DEGREES and CERTIFICATIONS
Pasadena College of Chiropractic
Doctorate of Chiropractic, 1984
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Education, 1978
Chiropractic Physician, State of Arizona 1984
Physical Medicine Modalities and Therapeutic Procedures, State of Arizona 1984
Masters Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Associated Trauma
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Advanced Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Associated Trauma
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1999
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification
California Academy of MUA
New York Chiropractic College, 2004
Doctorate of Chiropractic, 1984
Arizona State University
Bachelor of Education, 1978
Chiropractic Physician, State of Arizona 1984
Physical Medicine Modalities and Therapeutic Procedures, State of Arizona 1984
Masters Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Associated Trauma
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Advanced Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Associated Trauma
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1999
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification
California Academy of MUA
New York Chiropractic College, 2004
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
Treatment and Management of Headaches
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2009
Spinal Rehabilitation-Low Tech Implementation
Practical Clinical Functional Capacity Testing
Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics
Scott Tauber DC, Sheldon Tauber DC, 2008
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Injury Biomechanics, Diagnosis and Management
Lawrence Nordhoff Jr, DC, QME, ACTAR
Western States Chiropractic College, 2007
Rehabilitation of the Spine
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2006
ElectroDiagnostic Testing
Nerve Studies, Vascular Studies and Diagnostic Spinal Ultrasound
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2005
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Course and Proctorship
California Academy of MUA
New York Chiropractic College, 2004
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Lawrence Nordoff, D.C, QME, ACTAR
Western States Chiropractic College, 2003
Objective Diagnosis/Prognosis Utilizing AMA Guides to the Evaluation
of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition, and the Croft Guidelines for the
Treatment of Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Injuries
Gregg Friedman, D.C., 2003
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)
Certification Review Course & AMA Guides to
Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 4th & 5th Edition.
Mohammed Ranavaya, M.D., Frank Jones, M.D., Thomas Beller, M.D., 2002
Golf Injuries: Chiropractic Techniques
Examination/treatment/conditioning protocols
Jeff H. Blanchard, D.C., golf professional, 2001
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
Daniel J. Murphy, D.C.
Life Chiropractic College West, 2000
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
Daniel J. Murphy, D.C, Richard Christie, D.C., J.D.,
Life Chiropractic College West, 1999
Texas A&M University/Spine Research Institute of San Diego
Participated in 15 full scale human volunteer crash test research project at U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA., 1999
Collision Reconstruction for the Medical Practitioner
Texas A & M University, 1999
Master's Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Arthur C. Croft DC, MS, MPH, FACO
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Advanced Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Arthur C. Croft DC, MS, MPH, FACO
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Pain Management
John DeAngelis, M.D., Anesthesiologist
Arizona Association of Chiropractic, 1998
Fundamentals of MRI
Ralph Felder, M.D., 1998
Medical Claims Review
Physicians Training Seminar
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG), 1993
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2009
Spinal Rehabilitation-Low Tech Implementation
Practical Clinical Functional Capacity Testing
Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics
Scott Tauber DC, Sheldon Tauber DC, 2008
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Injury Biomechanics, Diagnosis and Management
Lawrence Nordhoff Jr, DC, QME, ACTAR
Western States Chiropractic College, 2007
Rehabilitation of the Spine
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2006
ElectroDiagnostic Testing
Nerve Studies, Vascular Studies and Diagnostic Spinal Ultrasound
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2005
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Course and Proctorship
California Academy of MUA
New York Chiropractic College, 2004
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Lawrence Nordoff, D.C, QME, ACTAR
Western States Chiropractic College, 2003
Objective Diagnosis/Prognosis Utilizing AMA Guides to the Evaluation
of Permanent Impairment, 5th Edition, and the Croft Guidelines for the
Treatment of Cervical Acceleration/Deceleration Injuries
Gregg Friedman, D.C., 2003
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)
Certification Review Course & AMA Guides to
Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 4th & 5th Edition.
Mohammed Ranavaya, M.D., Frank Jones, M.D., Thomas Beller, M.D., 2002
Golf Injuries: Chiropractic Techniques
Examination/treatment/conditioning protocols
Jeff H. Blanchard, D.C., golf professional, 2001
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
Daniel J. Murphy, D.C.
Life Chiropractic College West, 2000
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
Daniel J. Murphy, D.C, Richard Christie, D.C., J.D.,
Life Chiropractic College West, 1999
Texas A&M University/Spine Research Institute of San Diego
Participated in 15 full scale human volunteer crash test research project at U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA., 1999
Collision Reconstruction for the Medical Practitioner
Texas A & M University, 1999
Master's Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Arthur C. Croft DC, MS, MPH, FACO
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Advanced Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Arthur C. Croft DC, MS, MPH, FACO
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Pain Management
John DeAngelis, M.D., Anesthesiologist
Arizona Association of Chiropractic, 1998
Fundamentals of MRI
Ralph Felder, M.D., 1998
Medical Claims Review
Physicians Training Seminar
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG), 1993
STAFF PRIVILEDGES
SURGICARE
5115 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
ARIZONA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CENTER
1984 E. Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
PAIN MDs AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
16222 North 59th Ave., #A-100
Glendale, AZ 85306
5115 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
ARIZONA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CENTER
1984 E. Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
PAIN MDs AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
16222 North 59th Ave., #A-100
Glendale, AZ 85306
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
American Chiropractic Association
Arizona Chiropractic Society
Arizona Chiropractic Society
Steven Giacoppo DC, MUAC, FNP
DEGREES and CERTIFICATIONS
Hardin-Simmons University
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2010
Samford University
Family Nurse Practitioner, 2012
Pasadena College of Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic, 1984
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Diplomat Status, 1984
Chiropractic Physician, State of Arizona 1984
Physical Medicine Modalities and Therapeutic Procedures, State of Arizona 1984
Masters Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Associated Trauma
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Advanced Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Associated Trauma
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1999
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification
California Academy of Manipulation Under Anesthesia
New York Chiropractic College, 2004
Bachelor of Science in Nursing, 2010
Samford University
Family Nurse Practitioner, 2012
Pasadena College of Chiropractic
Doctor of Chiropractic, 1984
National Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Diplomat Status, 1984
Chiropractic Physician, State of Arizona 1984
Physical Medicine Modalities and Therapeutic Procedures, State of Arizona 1984
Masters Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Associated Trauma
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Advanced Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Associated Trauma
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1999
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification
California Academy of Manipulation Under Anesthesia
New York Chiropractic College, 2004
POST GRADUATE EDUCATION
Neurological Dysregulation:
How the Subluxation Affects the Brain
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic
Charles Annunziata, D.C.
12 hours, November 2011
Clinical Nuclear Medicine for the Chiropractic Physician
Gateway Community College
Gregory Katsaros, D.C., D.A.A.P.M.
12 hours, December 2010
Treatment and Management of Headaches
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2009
Spinal Rehabilitation-Low Tech Implementation
Practical Clinical Functional Capacity Testing
Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics
Scott Tauber DC, Sheldon Tauber DC, 2008
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Injury Biomechanics, Diagnosis and Management
Lawrence Nordhoff Jr, DC, QME, ACTAR
Western States Chiropractic College, 2007
Spine Adjusting, Rehabilitation & Case Management
Ralph Barrale, Dean Postdoctoral Education
Logan College of Chiropractic, 2006
ElectroDiagnostic Testing
Nerve Studies, Vascular Studies and Diagnostic Spinal Ultrasound
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2005
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification Course and Proctorship
California Academy of Manipulation Under Anesthesia
New York Chiropractic College, 2004
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Lawrence Nordoff, D.C, QME, ACTAR
Western States Chiropractic College, 2003
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)
Certification Review Course & AMA Guides to
Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 4th & 5th Edition.
Mohammed Ranavaya, M.D., Frank Jones, M.D., Thomas Beller, M.D., 2002
Golf Injuries: Chiropractic Techniques
Examination/treatment/conditioning protocols
Jeff H. Blanchard, D.C., golf professional, 2001
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
Daniel J. Murphy, D.C.
Life Chiropractic College West, 2000
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
Daniel J. Murphy, D.C, Richard Christie, D.C., J.D.,
Life Chiropractic College West, 1999
Texas A&M University/Spine Research Institute of San Diego
Participated in 15 full scale human volunteer crash test research project at U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA., 1999
Collision Reconstruction for the Medical Practitioner
Texas A & M University, 1999
Master's Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Arthur C. Croft DC, MS, MPH, FACO
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Advanced Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Arthur C. Croft DC, MS, MPH, FACO
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Pain Management
John DeAngelis, M.D., Anesthesiologist
Arizona Association of Chiropractic, 1998
Fundamentals of MRI
Ralph Felder, M.D., 1998
Medical Claims Review
Physicians Training Seminar
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG), 1993
How the Subluxation Affects the Brain
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic
Charles Annunziata, D.C.
12 hours, November 2011
Clinical Nuclear Medicine for the Chiropractic Physician
Gateway Community College
Gregory Katsaros, D.C., D.A.A.P.M.
12 hours, December 2010
Treatment and Management of Headaches
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2009
Spinal Rehabilitation-Low Tech Implementation
Practical Clinical Functional Capacity Testing
Chiropractic Physiological Therapeutics
Scott Tauber DC, Sheldon Tauber DC, 2008
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Injury Biomechanics, Diagnosis and Management
Lawrence Nordhoff Jr, DC, QME, ACTAR
Western States Chiropractic College, 2007
Spine Adjusting, Rehabilitation & Case Management
Ralph Barrale, Dean Postdoctoral Education
Logan College of Chiropractic, 2006
ElectroDiagnostic Testing
Nerve Studies, Vascular Studies and Diagnostic Spinal Ultrasound
Charles Annunziata, DC
University of Bridgeport College of Chiropractic, 2005
Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification Course and Proctorship
California Academy of Manipulation Under Anesthesia
New York Chiropractic College, 2004
Motor Vehicle Collision Injuries
Lawrence Nordoff, D.C, QME, ACTAR
Western States Chiropractic College, 2003
American Board of Independent Medical Examiners (ABIME)
Certification Review Course & AMA Guides to
Evaluation of Permanent Impairment 4th & 5th Edition.
Mohammed Ranavaya, M.D., Frank Jones, M.D., Thomas Beller, M.D., 2002
Golf Injuries: Chiropractic Techniques
Examination/treatment/conditioning protocols
Jeff H. Blanchard, D.C., golf professional, 2001
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
Daniel J. Murphy, D.C.
Life Chiropractic College West, 2000
Whiplash and Spinal Trauma
Daniel J. Murphy, D.C, Richard Christie, D.C., J.D.,
Life Chiropractic College West, 1999
Texas A&M University/Spine Research Institute of San Diego
Participated in 15 full scale human volunteer crash test research project at U.S. Naval Training Center, San Diego, CA., 1999
Collision Reconstruction for the Medical Practitioner
Texas A & M University, 1999
Master's Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Arthur C. Croft DC, MS, MPH, FACO
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Advanced Certification in Treatment of Whiplash and Brain Injury Traumatology - Arthur C. Croft DC, MS, MPH, FACO
Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 1998
Pain Management
John DeAngelis, M.D., Anesthesiologist
Arizona Association of Chiropractic, 1998
Fundamentals of MRI
Ralph Felder, M.D., 1998
Medical Claims Review
Physicians Training Seminar
Health Services Advisory Group (HSAG), 1993
STAFF PRIVILEDGES
SURGICARE
5115 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
ARIZONA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CENTER
1984 E. Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
PAIN MDs AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
16222 North 59th Ave., #A-100
Glendale, AZ 85306
5115 N. Central Avenue
Phoenix, AZ 85012
ARIZONA SURGICAL SPECIALISTS CENTER
1984 E. Baseline Road
Tempe, AZ 85283
PAIN MDs AMBULATORY SURGICAL CENTER
16222 North 59th Ave., #A-100
Glendale, AZ 85306
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Honor Society of Nursing
Sigma Theta Tau International
American Nurses Association
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Arizona Nurses Association
American Chiropractic Association
Arizona Chiropractic Society
Sigma Theta Tau International
American Nurses Association
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
Arizona Nurses Association
American Chiropractic Association
Arizona Chiropractic Society