Alex Vidan, DC
San Diego Spinal Care
889 S. Brentwood Blvd., #108, St. Louis, MO, 63105
Phone: 314-678-9355Fax: 314-721-9559dralex@drvidan.comwww.drvidan.com
Licensure
- Doctor of Chiropractic, Licensed in the State of Missouri, License # 2004030635, 2004 – Present
Education
- Doctorate of Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2004
- Internship, Logan College of Chiropractic Health Center, St Peters, Missouri, 2004 – 2003
- Bachelor of Science in Human Biology, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2002
- Bachelor of Science in Kinesiology Human Movement, Louisiana State University, Baton Rouge, Louisiana, 2000
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part II, 2003
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part III, 2003
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part IV, 2004
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Part V, 2004
- National Board of Chiropractic Examiners, Physiotherapy, 2004
Postgraduate Education & Certifications
- Documentation, Coding & Compliance, Logan College of Chiropractic
Cross linking ICD-9 and CPT codes in the correct coding format. Understanding the use of modifiers, correct coding initiatives and cross coding parameters in documenting treatment accurately
- Documentation & Coding, Cleveland Chiropractic College
Documentation of evaluation and management of patients along with guidelines for encounter notes and timelines for documenting the continuity of care, including ICD-9 coding
- Diagnostic Imaging, Logan College of Chiropractic
Clinically correlating physical examinations in the chronic and trauma patients and determining the necessity for advanced imaging in determining an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. X-ray spine protocols, physics, necessity for utilization and interpretation
- Physical Diagnosis, Logan College of Chiropractic
Correctly correlating the patient history, examination, and imaging to provide care for the patient and proprerly diagnosing the patient.
- Boundry Training, Logan College of Chiropractic
Understanding appropriate and acceptable language, gown control, personal information, and what steps are necessary if inappropriate actions take place.
- Boundry Training, Logan College of Chiropractic
Understanding appropriate and acceptable language, gown control, personal information, and what steps are necessary if inappropriate actions take place.
- Diagnostic Imaging, Logan College of Chiropractic
Clinically correlating examination findings and determining the necessity for imaging in determining an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. X-ray spine protocols, physics, necessity for utilization and interpretation.
- Differential Diagnosis, Logan College of Chiropractic
Clinically correlating causality and bodily injury in determining through clinical evaluation a conclusive diagnosis and treatment plan. Integrating orthopedic, neurologic, and imaging studies in determining the final diagnosis when differentially diagnosing critical care vs. rehabilitative care.
- Emergency Procedures, Logan College of Chiropractic
Understanding the necessity for accurate documentation and diagnosis utilizing the ICD-9 and CTP to accurately describe the injury through diagnosis. Procedures for caring for the emergency trauma patient.
- Differential Diagnosis, Logan College of Chiropractic
Clinically correlating physical examinations in patents and determining the necessity for advanced imaging in determining an accurate diagnosis, prognosis and treatment plan. Protocols for determining an accurate diagnosis for the patient.
- Whiplash Certification Program - Anatomy of the Cervical Spine, Logan College of Chirpractic
Anatomy of the Cervical Spine: A comprehensive review of cervical spine anatomy with special emphasis on the vascular and neurologic components and how they are affected by trauma. Also covered is the relationship of crash vectors to the patient's injuries
- Whiplash Certification Program - Injuries Following MVA, Logan College of Chiropractic
Injuries Following MVA: An in-depth look at the short-term and long-term effects of whiplash injuries including their expected outcomes and their long-term prognosis. Includes documentation, patient management, and degree of permanency expected
- Overview of Personal Injury for the Practicing Doctor of Chiropractic, Logan College of Chiropractic
An overview of protocols for care including adjustment and rehabilitation for the trauma patient, proper diagnosis, and the legal process for the patient.
- Impulse Adjusting Technique, New York Chiropractic College
Proper instrument adjusting protocols for the spine, upper extremeties, lower exteremeties, and myofacial release.
- Insurance and Compliance, Missouri State Board of Chiropractic Examiners
Documentation of evaluation and management of patients along with guidelines for encounter notes and timelines for documenting the continuity of care, including ICD-9 coding and CPT coding.
- Whiplash Certification Program - Anatomy of the Cervical Spine, Logan College of Chiropractic
Anatomy of the Cervical Spine: A comprehensive review of cervical spine anatomy with special emphasis on the vascular and neurologic components and how they are affected by trauma. Also covered is the relationship of crash vectors to the patient's injuries
- Board Certified, Acupuncture, Logan College of Chiropractic
Teaching
- Guest Lecturer, Diversified Adjusting Techniques and Practice Management, Logan College of Chiropractic, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2005 – Present
- Associate Professor in Chiropractic Science Division, Orthopedics, Logan College of Chirorpractic, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2004 – 2005
- Associate Professor in Chiropractic Science Division, Diversified Adjusting Techniques, Logan College of Chirorpractic, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2004 – 2005
- Associate Professor in Chiropractic Science Division, Spinal Analysis, Logan College of Chirorpractic, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2004 – 2005
- Diversified Adjusting Tutor, Logan College of Chirorpractic, Chesterfield, Missouri, 2003 – 2004
Memberships
- Logan College of Chiropractic Alumni Association, Member, 2011 – Present
- Missouri State Chiropractors Association, Member, 2009 – Present
- Business Networking International, Member 2004-2011, Vice President 2008-2009, President 2009-2010, 2004 – 2011
Honors & Awards
- Award of Excellence, Logan College of Chiropractic Science Division, 2004
- Post Graduate and related Professional Education Department Doctoral Award, Logan College of Chiropractic Post Graduate Department, 2004
- Honor of Contributions and Service Award, Logan College of Chiropractic Class of 2004, 2004
- Outstanding Service Award, Logan College of Chirorpractic Student Doctors Counsel, 2004
- Outstanding Service Award, Logan College of Chirorpractic Student Doctors Councel, 2003
- Outstanding Service Award, Logan College of Chirorpractic Student Doctors Councel, 2002
- Outstanding Service Award, Logan College of Chirorpractic Student Doctors Councel, 2001
