Personal
Name: Gary Michael McDowell
Practice: McDowell Family Chiropractic
Address: 3855 Avocado Boulevard, Suite 100
La Mesa, California 91941
619-670-7700
04/93 – present
Education
Graduate of Palmer College of Chiropractic West - 12/87
Doctor of Chiropractic Degree - 01/89
Qualified Medical Evaluator - 10/99
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician – 11/02
Professional Associations/Study Clubs
- California Chiropractic Association
- San Diego County Chiropractic Society
- Biznet Local Business Chapter
- La Mesa Chamber of Commerce
- Parker Chiropractic Foundation
Continuing Education
10/87 - A target approach to Spinal Radiology - A new prospective to seven wonders on the spine
02/90 - Upper extremities
12/90 - Head & Neck Pain from the Tempormandibular Joint and its Interaction with the Cervical Spine
01/93 - CCF/HSF Winter Conference
02/94 - CCF/HSF Winter Conference
10/94 - San Diego Connection Seminar by the San Diego Chiropractic Health Foundation
12/95 - Basic Workers Compensation and Disability C.C.A.
02/96 - Basic Workers Compensation and Disability C.C.A.
02/97 - Musculoskeletal/Lower extremities
02/98 - Upper Extremities
02/98 - Jurisprudence & Reporting
03/98 - Impairment Rating/Disability Evaluation I
04/98 - Impairment Rating/Disability Evaluation II
06/98 - CCSP/Emergency Treatment of the Athlete Recreations
08/98 - CCSP/Pre-participation Physical Evaluation & Sports Trauma Radiography
08/98 - CCSP/Non Emergency spinal Condition & sports physiotherapeutic
09/98 - CCSP/Injuries to the Shoulder
10/98 - CCSP/Adjustment Procedures of the Extremities
11/98 - CCSP/Injuries to the Elbow, Wrist & Hand/Groin, Hip & Foot
12/98 - CCSP/Injuries to the Knee
01/99 - Athletic Taping
02/99 - CCSP/Injuries to the Tibia, Fibula, Ankle and Foot
03/99 - CCSP/Exercise Physiology
08/99 - Whiplash Seminar
06/00 - Whiplash Seminar
12/01 - Extremity Adjustment
06/01 - California Chiropractic Association/Advanced Medical Report Writing
06/01 - Summer Convention and Exposition
02/03 - QME/Basic Workers Compensation Concepts of Report Writing
03/02 - CCSP/Emergency Procedures
07/02 - Golf Related Injuries
07/03 - Golf Related Injuries
09/03 - Disability Evaluation Report Writing, CSIMS and CCA
11/03 - CCA/Cervical, Thoracic, Lumbar, and Extremity Radiology Certification
06/04 - CCA/QME Recertification, Radiology, Personal Injury, Physical Therapy Plus Activator, and Lower Extremity Adjustive Techniques.
08/05 - CCA-CSIMS Disability Evaluation Report Writing Course
1989-2004 - Annual Parker Professional Management Seminars
06/04 - CCA Practical Radiology Review
06/04 - CCA QME Recertification Program
06/04 - CCA Vectors of Impact and Injury Patterns
06/04 - CCA Adjustive Techniques
11/05 - CCA Radiology Review
11/05 - CCA Diversified Adjustive Technique
11/05 - CCA Evidence Based Medicine
06/06 - CCA Adjustive Technique
06/06 - CCA Treating Carbohydrate Addiction
06/06 - CCA Radiology
06/06 - CCA Wellness Presentation
Past Professional and Community Position
Head Wrestling Coach- University City High School – 1982/1983
Technical Instructor of PCC-W film productions – 1985/1986/1987
President of PCC-W Sports Injury and Management Club - 1987
Lecturer for PCC-W Community Outreach and Public Education Program – 1987
Lecturer and Instructor for PCC-W, student seminars pertaining to extremity adjustments - 1987
Free weight and Nautilus instructor – 1988/1989
Director of San Diego Chiropractic Society – 1990/1991/1992
Secretary of San Diego Chiropractic Society – 1993
Director of San Diego Chiropractic Society - 1994
Treasurer of San Diego Chiropractic Society – 1995/1996
Chairman of the Chiropractic Education Seminar Committee – 1995/1996
Government Liaison and Treasurer, Harbison Canyon Fire Relief – 2003/2004
Current Practice
I am the senior doctor with one associate doctor in the La Mesa area. We provide regular health care for families which include chiropractic adjustments as well as sports therapy with the use of modalities such as ultrasound, muscle stimulation, and inter-segmental traction. Therapeutic services include massage, range of motion therapy, and exercise instruction.
Approximate practice make-up: 100% referral, of which 25% is personal injury, 10% is workers’ compensation, 30% is general insurance, 25% is cash, and 10% is Medicare.
Honors and Awards
Outstanding New D.C. Award, San Diego Chiropractic Society – 1990/1991
Distinguished Services Award, San Diego County Chiropractic Society – 1993
Qualified Medical Evaluator, State of California Industrial Medical Council – 1999
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician – 1999
C.P.R Certification – Adult/Child
Qualified Medical Evaluator Reappointment – 10/2003
Certified Chiropractic Sports Physician Reappointment – 2003
California State Senate Award, Firestorm 2003 – 07/2004
California Legislature Assembly Award, Firestorm 2003 – 07/2004
Congressional Award, Firestorm 2003 – 07/2004
San Diego County Board of Supervisors Award, Firestorm 2003 – 07/2004
San Diego Community Award, Firestorm 2003 – 07/2004
Harbison Canyon Community Board Award, Firestorm 2003 – 07/2004
Work Experience
Preceptor – 2/88 to 1/89
Independent practice with Dr. Louis E. Newman, D.C., 5/89 to 4/93
Solo Practitioner – 4/93 to present
Purpose Statement
To serve and educate those in need of health care through chiropractic, nutrition, and physical training with honor and integrity. To facilitate in the healing of the human body with touch, motivation, and love. To further understand that we are all unique individuals with different needs, goals, weaknesses, and desires. To become closer to God, and to provide for my family and friends.
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