Richard Garian, DC C.C.S.P.
Framingham Chiropractor
657 Franklin St., Framingham, MA, 01702
Phone: 5088799458Fax: 5088794053drgarian@yahoo.comframinghamchiropractor.com/about-us/
Occupational History
- Medical Advisory Board Member, Zycal Bioceuticals, Westborough, Massachusetts, 2010 – Present
- Chiropractic Advisor, Commercial Union Insurance Co Workers Comp Division, Mansfield, Massachusetts, 2005 – 2006
- Founding Member; Compliance Advisor, Spine Managed Care Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 2005 – 2006
- Chiropractic Advisor, CRA Managed Care, Waltham, Massachusetts, 2005 – 2006
- Consultant / Cervical and TMJ, South Natick Dental Group, Natick, Massachusetts, 2002 – 2005
- Associate Editor, New England Journal of Chiropractic, Boston, Massachusetts, 1978 – 1978
- Pharmaceutical Representative, Riker/3M Laboratories, Northridge, California, 1971 – 1972
- Analytical Chemist, New England Nuclear, Boston, Massachusetts, 1970 – 1971
- Biochemical Research Assistant, Boston Bio Medical Research Institute, Boston, Massachusetts, 1967 – 1970
Licensure
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Massachusetts, License # 420, 1976 – Present
Education
- Internship, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1975 – 1976
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1976
- Bachelor's Degree in Biology and Chemistry, Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1970
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part I, 1976
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 1976
- Graduate Studies in Biochemistry, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire
Postgraduate Education & Certifications
- 10th Annual Orthopedic MR Review for the Clinician, University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education and Shields Health Care Group, 2016
Annual MR review for the Clinician
- 9th Annual Orthopedic MR Review for the Clinician, University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education and Shields Health Care Group, 2015
Annual MR Review for the Clinician
- 8th Annual Orthopedic MR Review for the Clinician, University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education and Shields Health Care Group, 2014
Annual MR review for the clinician - knee, foot, ankle, ACL, pelvis and hip
- 7th Annual Orthopedic MR Review for the Clinician, University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education and Shields Health Care Group, 2013
Annual MR review for the clinician - RCT, shoulder, elbow and C spine
- 6th Annual Orthopedic MR Review for the Clinician, University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education and Shields Health Care Group, 2012
Annual MR Review for the Clinician
- 5th Annual Orthopedic MR Review for the Clinician, University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education and Shields Health Care Group, 2011
Annual MR review for the clinician
- Whiplash and Related Disorders, Spine Research Institute of San Diego, San Diego, California, 2011
Satisfactorily completed comprehensive training program in whiplash and the management of whiplash related disorders.
- 4th Annual Orthopedic MR Review for the Clinician, University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education and Shields Health Care Group, 2010
Annual MR review for the Clinician
- 3rd Annual MR Review in Chiropractic Medicine, Shields Health Care Group jointly with University of Massachusetts Medical School Office of Continuing Medical Education, Waltham, Massachusetts, 2009
Annual Orthopedic MR review for the clinician
- Managed Care and Utilization Review, Sponsored by Travellers Insurance Co., Boston, Massachusetts, 2005
- Nutrition, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 2001
Postgraduate studies in Nutrition
- Ayurvedic Medicine, Cambridge, Massachusetts, 1995
Completed course training in Ayurvedic Medicine
- Chiropractic Sports Physician, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1994
Satisfactorily completed 108 hours of study.
- Disability Evaluation and Writing the Medical-Legal Report, American Back Society, American Back Society, Oakland, California, 1988
successfully completed 3.0 hours of instruction
- Industrial Injuries, Functional Assessment, Rehabilitation, and Ergonomics, American Back Society, American Back Society, Oakland, California, 1988
Successfully completed 8.0 hours of instruction
- Chiropractic Orthopedics, National-Lincoln School of Postgraduate Education, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1981
Satisfactorily completed a course of 300 hours in chiropractic orthopedics.
- Clinical Hypnosis, New England Institute of Hypnosis, Stoneham, Massachusetts, 1978
satisfactorily completed the prescribed course of training in Clinical hypnosis
- Physiotherapy, National College of Chiropractic, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1976
Completed satisfactorily a course in physiotherapy
Teaching
- Teaching Assistant, National College of Chiropractic, Lombard, Illinois, 1976 – 1976
- Teaching Fellowship, University of New Hampshire, Durham, New Hampshire, 1970 – 1972
- Teaching Assistant, Suffolk University, Boston, Massachusetts, 1969 – 1970
Memberships
- Massachusetts Chiropractic Society, Member, 1976 – Present
- American Chiropractic Association, Member, 1976 – 2007
- American Back Society, Founding Fellow, 1987 – 1994
- Back Pain Society, Fellowship, 1993 – 1993
- Foundation for Chiropractic Education and Research, Member, 1988 – 1989
- American Public Health Association, Member, 1988 – 1988
- The International Academy of Preventative Medicine, Member, 1981 – 1981
- American Medical Writers Association, Active Member, 1980 – 1981
Honors & Awards
- Physician of the Year:Certificate of Appointment from the Physicians' Advisory Board on Health Care, The National Republican Congressional Committee, 2005
- Patient's Choice Winner, Opencare, 2000
- Voted #1 Chiropractor in MetroWest 2000, America's Best Business Awards Consumer's Choice Competition, 2000
- Appreciation and Recognition of Dedicated Service, Medway Football Program, 1997
- Appreciation and Recognition of Dedicated Service, Medway Mustang Football Program, 1995
- American Chiropractic Association, Health Awareness Award, 1988
Community Service
- Exchange Club Service Group: CPR instructor for the American Red Cross, Boston, Massachusetts, 1978 – 1977