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Physicians Trained In The "Injury Model" To:

Reverse And Prevent Low Settlement Valuations In Injury Claims
Provide Independent Medical Validations (IMV) to Overcome Inept Independent Medical Examinations (IME)
Perform Impairment Ratings By Attending Physician - 1-3 Body Parts at Discharge
Prevent Claimant and Primary Care Provider Attacks
Utilize the proprietary Zeusclaim Injury Software to Counter Colossus
Collaborate with a 3rd party physician to share bright information to minimize insurance companies "Loss Probabilities."

Our physicians follow precedents and authorities set by judicial decisions and administrative legal findings & rulings to eliminate disputes, denials and undervaluations.

About Steven Smith D.C.

NOTICE TO MY PATIENTS:

A Recent Discovery Reveals An Injury Is Being Missed 45% Of The Time In Auto Accidents That May Constitute Malpractice And Severely Damage The Injury Claim And Your Health.

I am a member of a select group of chiropractic doctors expertly trained and certified in cervical ligament injuries, concussions and vertebral fractures. I am a contributing author along with several of my peers as we gather at training and collaborate together to create educational material and research for our patients and legal representatives. Impact forces produce complex injury syndromes and our aim is help patients and plaintiff's attorneys to better understand the mechanism of the forces that cause injury to the cervical spine and head during impact.

Steven Smith D.C.

(281) 376-1288 •

(281) 378-4706 •

springspine@gmail.com
6535 FM 2920 Rd., Ste 200, Spring, TX 77379

Clinic Assets

I am proud to have studied to acquire a very high level of skill and confidence in accident related cases.
My staff and I are very Knowledgeable, friendly, dedicated and eager to help with your treatment and injury claim processing.
Our patients know that when they choose our office, they can feel good that they have made the right decision.
Our patient satisfaction rating has been consistently high and our patients realize that we care about them and we are thoroughly knowledgeable in auto accident related treatment & case representation. This is based not only on our successful treatment and resolve of a patient’s condition and claim representation, but also because people need to know their doctor cares about them as much as he is knowledgeable about their injuries.

Clinic Statement of Purpose

We operate our clinic under a core set of values: Excellence, Integrity, leadership, Loyalty, Respect & Selfless Service. We practice with 3 basic principles: Make an accurate diagnosis by taking a thorough history, performing a comprehensive examination and ordering the proper diagnostics. We believe in the importance of patient education, doctors should teach their patients what is wrong with them so they understand so they can make decisions about their care. Discuss what options exist outside of our office, including self management, co-management with another healthcare provider or an outright referral if the patient is not a candidate or prefers a 2nd opinion.

Curriculum Vitae

ACADEMIC

Texas A&M University - August 1987 – May 1989
San Jacinto Junior College - August 1989 – August 1991
Texas Chiropractic College - August 1991 – December 1994

PROFESSIONAL

1994 - National Board of Chiropractic Examiners – Certification in basic Sciences, clinical sciences, physical medicine and clinical competency. 1994 - Licensed by the Texas Board of Chiropractic Examiners.

1996 - Various CCE courses offered through the TCA Homecoming. (16 hours).

1997 - “Restoring Musculoskeletal Integrity” John J. Danchik D.C., CCSP, FICC. Texas Chiropractic College Post-Graduate Division. (14 hours).

1997 - Continuing Education as required by TBCE offered through the TCA. (2 hours).

1998 - AMA Guides to Impairment Rating Basic Training Course offered by AADEP. (16 hours).

1998 - Texas Workman’s Compensation Commission – Designated Doctor Appointment.

2000 - Texas Chiropractic Association/Texas Council of Chiropractic Orthopedists/Texas Workman’s Compensation Commission Impairment Rating Seminar.

2001 - American Academy of Disability Evaluating Physicians (AADEP) AMA guides, 4th Edition Training Course.

2002 - Texas Chiropractic College – Designated doctor training presented by Whole Person Technologies. (16 hours).

2003 - Texas Chiropractic College – Clinical Updates-Spinal Impairment Rating (4 hours).

2003 - Texas Chiropractic College -- Substantiation of Care through Documentation & Examination Procedures (8 hours).

2003 - Texas Workman’s Compensation Commission ADL Level II certification.

2003 - Texas Chiropractic College – Chiropractic Risk Management (4 hours).

2004 – Texas Chiropractic College – Chiropractic Sports Medicine Physician (16 hours).

2005 – Texas Chiropractic College – Chiropractic Clinical Neurology (16 hours).

2006 – Texas Chiropractic College/American Red Cross (18 hours) – “Protect Your Back” Instructor Training Course.

2007 – Texas Chiropractic College – Cervical Spine and Shoulder Rehabilitation (16 hours).

2008 – Texas Chiropractic Association – Coding, Compliance & Documenting Medical Necessity in the Chiropractic Practice (16 hours).

2008 – The University of Bridgeport & The American Academy of Manual & Physical Medicine – Manipulation Under Anesthesia Certification (30 hours).

2010 – New York Chiropractic College – Active Rehab, Compliance, Coding and Patient Management in This Era of Healthcare (16 hours).

2011 – Texas Chiropractic Association – Personal Injury: Treatment, Coding, Billing, Collections, Risk Management (16 hours).

2012 – Texas Chiropractic Association – Myofascial Release (16 hours).

2013 – Personal Injury: Documentation, Coding and Billing Compliance with COLOSSUS. (16 Hours)

2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft - Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2014 - Module 1: Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, and Epidemiology (12 Hours)

2014 - Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft - Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2014 - Module 2: Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, and Epidemiology (12 Hours)

2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft - Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2014 - Module 3: Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, and Epidemiology (12 Hours)

2014 – Texas Chiropractic College – Division of Post-Graduate Studies, Ethics, Risk Management and Documentation (4 Hours)

2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft - Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology 2014 - Module 4: Biomechanics, Injury Mechanisms, and Epidemiology (12 Hours)

2014 – Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft – 19th Annual Scientific Conference (12 Hours)

2015 - Spine Research Institute of San Diego, Dr. Arthur Croft - Whiplash Injury Biomechanics & Traumatology, Advanced Certification Examination (Passed). 2016 – Texas Chiropractic Association - Coding, Documentation and Compliance in Personal Injury (16 Hours).

SELECTED POST-GRADUATE EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS AND DIPLOMATES

Evidence Based Spine Care: Epidemiology of spine care, the opioid epidemic and spinal manipulation for pain management. Functional neuroanatomy and neurochemistry of pain perception, including descending modulation of pain in the central nervous system. Review of specific research outlining spinal manipulations influence on the central nervous system in the spine pain patient. Clinical assessment and interprofessional communications relating to the diagnosis and management of the mechanical spine pain patient.

Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Dallas Texas, March 2017 Evidence Based Spine Care: Spinal biomechanics and response to trauma. Detailed review of spinal instability, mechanical spine trauma and global spinal biomechanical balance. The influence of spinal sagittal curvature, pelvic incidence, sacral slope and pelvic tilt on conservative and surgical care outcomes. Clinical correlation with radiographic and advanced imaging findings specific to the spine pain patient.

Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Dallas Texas, March 2017 Evidence Based Spine Care: Coordination of care and clinical documentation associated with interprofessional communication. Focus on the safety of chiropractic management of the spine pain patient and review of research related to specific phases of care, acute intervention, corrective care and health maintenance care were reviewed. Documentation and workflows related to an interprofessional team approach focusing on compliance and delivery in the modern practice environment.

Academy of Chiropractic, Academy of Chiropractic, Recognized by the PACE Program of the Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Boards, Dallas Texas, March 2017 2017 – TBCE Required Ethics course (2 Hours) CCED Seminars 6/20/2017

2017 – TBCE Required Documentation & Risk management course (2 Hours) 6/20/2017

2018 – ACSM CEC Certificate, HEADS UP TO CLINICIANS: Addressing Concussions in Sports Among Kids and Teens. 1/31/2018 (1Hour CE)

2018 – Personal Injury for the 21st Century (16 hours) including Ethics and Risk management hours required by TBCE.

2018 – Ligament Injury Institute, Post-Doctoral Certification in the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck (8 hours)

COMMUNITY ACCOLADES

Past President of the Harris County PCT 4 Citizen’s Police Academy Alumni Association
2008, 2009 & 2010 H-Texas Magazine Houston’s Top Chiropractors

EMPLOYMENT

May 15, 1995 – March 17, 2006, Champions Chiropractic, Associate Chiropractic Physician.
March 23, 2006 – Present, Spring Spine Center, Owner/Proprietor
Past Director of MUA Services – Spring Surgical Center (Currently Woodlands Specialty Hospital)

Certifications

Credentialed in Spine MRI and Accident Reconstruction.
How G-Forces Relate to the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: Trained in the physics of auto accidents, including G forces and the effects of impact from the medical viewpoints of; physical, somatic, emotional & behavioral impairments. A review of the variables in the mechanisms of; side, rear, front and oblique impacts and the forces that can be transferred to the occupants of the vehicle causing damage to the spine structures.

Parker College of Chiropractic:
Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL 2018
Significance of Spinal Anatomy and Tissue Damage to the Delicate Structures in Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: The anatomy of the cervical spine, including the role of mechanoreceptors, proprioceptors and nocieceptors in the function of the spine. How the ligaments, tendons, facets and discs respond to the impact and the damages that are caused.

Parker College of Chiropractic:
Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL 2018
Understanding AMA Guides in the Diagnosis of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: Trained in the AMA Guidelines for the diagnosis of AOMSI (Alteration Of Motion Segment Integrity). In-depth analysis of the ligamentous structures of the cervical spine, traumatically induced, with focus on the 7 main ligaments that are damaged in a cervical- acceleration/deceleration injury of the head and neck. Employing the exact protocol of the AMA Guides for Permanent Impairment Ratings.

Parker College of Chiropractic:
Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL 2018
Diagnosing Concomitant Injuries in the Presence of Accident Related Trauma Injuries of the Head and Neck: Trained to diagnose injuries that accompany cervical acceleration/ deceleration that cause permanent impairment to the spine. The concomitant injuries include: AOMSI, Uncinate Process Fractures, MTBI, Posterior Cervical Sympathetic Syndrome, Vertebrobasilar Insuficiency, Stress & Anxiety Disorders, Fear & Avoidance Disorders: An Overview Of The Clinical Testing Required For Diagnosis And Evaluation of Trauma Injuries.

Parker College of Chiropractic:
Dallas, Ligament Injury Institute, Tampa, FL 2018
Certified in the Injury Model Examination Protocol: Trained to utilize the “Concierge Injury Intake Triage Questionnaire” and perform the “1191M Impairment Rating by Attending Physician, 1-3 Body Parts, Standard, Performed at Discharge”. A high level assessment protocol designed to accompany the ”Injury Model” of Assessment of injured parties.

Accident Works of America
Clearwater, FL. 33767
Certified In Electronic Medical Record Injury System: Trained in Zeusclaim, impairment rating medical record system designed to diagnose and treat injured parties. Capable of Clinical Decision Support System incorporating “Haptic-Logic” to assemble Decision Points and Value Driver’s in the correct terminology, sequence and format to exchange complex data, interface and input added valuation into an injury claim.

Zeusclaim, St. Petersburg, FL 33701
St Petersburg, FL, 33701
Certified Impairment Rating Attending Physician
Certified by Ligament Injury Institute
Advanced Certification in Whiplash Traumatology and Biomechanics from The Spine Research Institute of San Diego.

Special Information

Your health is my first concern and you've entrusted it to me after your accident. I take that seriously. When you're involved in an accident, there is accompanying stress and anxiety over your injuries, your future prognosis and the implications that arise from insurance issues. I have trained in the medical-legal aspects of trauma medicine and will treat you and your injuries with the highest care possible and process your case according to the highest standards so be confident that you are in caring hands and thank you for trusting me.