BENJAMIN S. LURIE, D.C., C.C.S.T.

drlurie@neckandback.org

Chiropractic Physician * The Neck and Back Clinics

• PROFILE
• EDUCATION
• EXPERIENCE
• PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION
• FORENSIC EXPERIENCE
• CONTINUING EDUCATION
  

PROFILE

Accomplished and enthusiastic Management and Health Care Professional with a proven track record of improving client relations and taking on various leadership roles.

Solid academic credentials in the philosophy, art, and science of Chiropractic accompanied by hands-on experience in both student instructing and patient education.

Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and problem-solving skills; able to develop good rapport and set patient ease. Thrive in a teamwork atmosphere.

EDUCATION

• Whiplash Biomechanics & Injury Traumatology, Advanced Certification. 4/2011
  Spine Research Institute of San Diego, 2011
  Arthur C. Croft, D.C., MSc, MHP, FACO - Instructor

• Board Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma - CCST 3/2003
  Life West University
  International Chiropractic Association Sponsor
  Dr. Daniel Murphy - Instructor

• Doctor of Chiropractic - 3/2001
  PALMER COLLEGE OF CHIROPRACTIC - Davenport, IA                  
  Highlights: Recipient of the prestigious "Clinical Excellence Award"; one of the school's three highest awards. -Received "Certificate of Merit for Teaching Diagnosis" -Received "Certificate of Merit for Teaching Technique" -Student Body Member of the school's ETHICS BOARD (1997 to 2001) -President's List -Dean's List

• B.S. in Zoology, Minor in Chemistry/Physics - 3/1993
  Southern Utah University - Cedar City, UT
  Highlights: Recruited to serve as the Special Olympics Coordinator for the Southern  Utah Valley Region for organizing an annual event for up to 150 participants - Recipient
  of an Athletic Football Scholarship.

EXPERIENCE

• Dr. Benjamin S. Lurie 06/2011
  National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) - Nevada Alternate Delegate
  ASSISTED IN THE PREPARATION OF THE NATIONAL BOARD EXAMINATION FOR FALL OF 2011 AND SPRING OF 2012

• Dr. Benjamin S. Lurie - 03/2011 to present
  Chiropractic Physicians' Board of Nevada - Vice President
  National Board of Chiropractic Examiners (NBCE) - Nevada Alternate Delegate

• Dr. Benjamin S. Lurie - 03/2011 to present
  Chiropractic Physicians' Board of Nevada - Vice President
  Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board (FCLB) - Nevada Alternate Delegate

• Dr. Benjamin S. Lurie - 01/2011 to present
  Boys and Girls Club of Henderson - Board of Directors
  Appointed in January of 2011 by the current Board of Directors

• Dr. Benjamin S. Lurie 11/2010 to present
  Chiropractic Physicians' Board of Nevada - Vice President
• Appointed by Governor Jim Gibbons in 9/2010 to serve as a member of the Chiropractic Physicians Board of Nevada. Currently serving 4 year term.

• The Neck and Back Clinics, LLP - Las Vegas, NV 3/2008 to present
  Managing Partner / Clinical Director
  Chiropractic Physician - Managing Partner. Caring for patients including personal injury patients and workers' compensation patients. Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma (C.C.S.T)

• Dr. Benjamin S. Lurie, DC, Ltd. - Las Vegas, NV 3/2002 to present
  Private practice
  Chiropractic Physician - Owner. Caring for patients including personal injury patients and workers' compensation patients. Certified in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma (C.C.S.T)

• Spanish Oaks Chiropractic / Dr. Steve Rudack - Las Vegas, NV 10/2001 to 3/2002
  Chiropractic Physician - Associate Doctor

• Spanish Oaks Chiropractic / Dr. Steve Rudack - Las Vegas, NV 2000 to 2001
  Chiropractic Intern: Performed X-rays, patient examinations and physiotherapy. Educated patients on related health information to further enhance the result of services
  performed.
  

• Palmer College of Chiropractic - Davenport, IA 1997 to 2001
  NMS (Neuromusculoskeletal) Student Instructor; Physical Diagnostic Student Instructor; Technique Student Instructor; Student Work Study Program: Educated students in proper diagnostic techniques and procedures. Served on a current work-study project in dissecting / evaluating human anatomy.  Dr. Chip Morter supervisor.

• Palmer College of Chiropractic / Clinic Abroad - Nepal 2001
  Student Volunteer: Evaluated and treated disabled patients.
  
  • One of two chosen, out of 50 participants, to meet, evaluate and treat the Royal Family of Nepal and their Army Generals.

• Silver State Disposal Company - Las Vegas, NV 1993 to 1997
  Executive: Supervised 4 Foremen, 8 office staff members, and 120 union employees in all aspects of daily business operations for the area's main disposal company.

• Paramedic, Mercy Ambulance Service - Las Vegas, NV 1990 to 1992

CREDENTIALS Gonstead elective; Dr. Frogley "Pit Classes"; Applied Kinesiology elective; Advanced Thompson elective; Activator elective; Lumbar Flexion Distraction elective; and Active Care / Passive Care elective.

PROFESSIONAL ORGANIZATION

• Nevada Chiropractic Association - Member
  
• International Chiropractic Association - Member
  
• American Chiropractic Association - Governor Board Member
• Palmer Alumni Foundation - Member
  
• Boys and Girls Club of Henderson - Vice Chair of Council Executive Board 1/2012 - present
  
• Boys and Girls Club of Henderson - Board of Directors 1/2011 - Present

FORENSIC EXPERIENCE

• Deposed over 80 times in personal injury cases
• Trial experience
• Records review
• Chiropractic malpractice

Benjamin S. Lurie, D.C., C.C.S.T.

CONTINUING EDUCATION

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma 07/2011

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West 12 hrs

National Board of Chiropractic Examiners 06/2011

Greeley, Co - Nevada Alternate Delegate   13.75 hrs

Federation of Chiropractic Licensing Board 05/2011

Marco Island, Florida - Nevada Alternate Delegate 12 hrs

Manipulation Under Anesthesia 03/2010

Gary C. Tanner, B.S., D.C., instructor 34 hrs

Southern California University of Health Sciences

Spine Research Institute of San Diego 11/2009

Arthur C Croft DC, MSc, FACO instructor 12 hrs

SRIDS 14^th Annual Scientific Conference

Spine Research Institute of San Diego

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma - From the office to the courtroom 9/2009

Richard Christy, J.D. instructor 12 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Spine Research Institute of San Diego 7/2009

Arthur C Croft DC, MSc, FACO instructor 12 hrs

Whiplash and Brain Traumatology

Spine Research Institute of San Diego

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I 5/2009

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor 12 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I/II 5/2008

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor 24 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I/II 3/2007

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor 24 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Diplomat of American Chiropractic Neurology Board 1/2006 - Present

Carrick Institute for Graduate Studies 450 hrs

David George, DC, DACNB instructor

Currently Enrolled - program in advanced neurology

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I/II 1/2006

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor 24 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I/II 3/2005

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor 24hrs International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I/II 3/2004

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor 24 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I/II 8/2003

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor 24 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Certification in Chiropractic Spinal Trauma - CCST 1/03 to 12/03

Cleveland Chiropractic College 120 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO instructor

Spine Research Institute of San Diego 10/2005

Arthur C Croft DC, MSc, FACO instructor 48 hrs

Whiplash and Brain Injury

Currently Enrolled - 4 part seminar

Whiplash and Spinal Trauma Part I/II 8/2002

Daniel J. Murphy, DC, DABCO 24 hrs

International Chiropractic Association

Life Chiropractic College West

Diplomat of American Board Chiropractic Orthopaedics

Northwestern Health Sciences University

Course Closed - 3 year program in advanced orthopaedics

Dahan Institute of Massage, Las Vegas, NV 6/2001 to 6/2002

Adjunct instructor - Anatomy - Physiology

Trigger point technique

Revised 05/16/2011